Podcasts for Everyone
February 29th is an extra day to serve others. Join the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce in celebrating Leap of Kindness Day and spend the day spreading kindness by helping others.
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This week on the Support Local Everything podcast, we meet Kathy Pignatora, owner of Inspirations on Canvas in the Village of Lewiston, NY. As a small business owner, Kathy ties in her love of art with her friendly personality to sell thousands of paintings throughout the world.
Kathy Pignatora
Inspirations on Canvas
kfordpignatora@yahoo.com
716-316-4955
www.kathrynpignatoraart.com
Patricia Herberger with LegalShield / IDShield joins the podcast sharing tips on her expert networking experience, information on protecting your business and much more! To Contact Patricia see the information below. pat@patriciaherberger.com 716-863-6577 www.patriciaherberger.com https://linkedin.com/in/herberger, https://www.facebook.com/LegalShieldIndependentAssociatePatHerberger
Jennifer is back to talk about what's in store for 2024 at the chamber.\
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2023 was a year of many changes for the Chamber including a new name and logo! Jennifer will give a year in review of some major accomplishments of the Chamber covering the new name and logo, membership tiers, staffing, events (Smelt, Jazz, Harvest, Christmas Walk -new logo), podcast and more!
The Lewiston Christmas Walk & Lights Parade will take place December 1-3, 2023 in the Village of Lewiston, complete with Santa’s arrival by helicopter and ending with a beautiful parade on Sunday evening.
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The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce recognizes a business each year that goes above and beyond for their employees, their industry, the chamber of commerce and the community.. This award was voted upon by the Board of Directors and Membership and we are proud to honor DiMino Lewiston Tops as the 2023 Member of the Year.
Jennifer and Upward Niagara board president, Matt Matt Villnave, discuss
Lewiston Fire #1. The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor Lewiston Fire Company #1 as the recipient of the Chairman's Award. The volunteers at the Fire Company give their all to keep the community safe. The Chamber of Commerce would not be able to have successful festivals and events without the volunteer department. Chairman Matthew Villnave gives insight as to why this award is so special.
Simply The Best Cleaning Service
Award of Excellence
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor Simply The Best Cleaning Service the Award of Excellence. They strive to go above and beyond for every customer and are constantly adding new certifications and training to better serve their customers. Reanna and her staff truly embody what Excellence is all about in a business.
We are so happy to have Reanna Richner and her team here. Our Chamber has had the privilege of knowing Reanna for a few years now in different capacities and I can tell you, Reanna is a brilliant networker and knows what is needed to develop relationships that matter. We are so proud of all you have accomplished!
Many know George Osborne through his leadership at Artpark in 2000, spearheading notable improvements there from creating the highly successful, award winning “Tuesday in the Park” concert series. The Chamber of Commerce knows George in that realm, but has been fortunate to have him serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chamber, then known as the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce and as a contributing member and former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival.
The Community Partner Award of the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce is given to a business or organization that does the work to lift up the community while working with others to accomplish something bigger than themselves. Celebrate Wilson, a 501 c 3 organization does just that. Celebrate Wilson supports tourism activities & beautification within the Village of Wilson.
Jennifer talks about the 2023 Awards Presentations being held on November 9, 2023 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. For tickets information go to upwardniagara.com
Jennifer will be discussing Small Business Saturday. She'll be review a variety of tips for businesses to maximize sales on Small Business Day is Saturday, November 25th.
Chamber Board Member Aaron Dey joins us in talking about how this special storytelling program can help communities. The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area is using Autio to help tell the stories of the region.
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Autio is a network of stories, told by master storytellers like Kevin Costner, Phil Jackson, and John Lithgow, with the power to bring the landscape, its people, and its history alive as you pass through it.
Professionally edited and narrated, the audio vignettes combine to paint a picture you’re unlikely to get from a history book or visitor’s guide.
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Jennifer and Suzanne Tabu from the chamber, discuss the last few busy weeks as well as the upcoming Harvest and Hops Festival
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Guest: Carol Calato, Chairwoman of the Northwest Jazz Festival
An exceptional level of talent featuring jazz all-stars and rising stars will grace the stage on Friday, August 25, 2023 and Saturday, August 26 at the 2023 Northwest Jazz Festival. Headlining performances include the United States Air Force Rhythm in Blue Band, the Benny Benack III Quartet, and on Saturday, experience the highly anticipated festival appearance of the supergroup SOMETHING ELSE!
Jennifer is joined by Maria Fortuna Dean, the Executive Director of the Lewiston Council on the Arts.
Jennifer is pack in the studio to discuss the upcoming events in the summer of '23 and this fall.
Upward Niagara hosted their first legislative luncheon on June 27th, 2023. Discussing progress in the business community, but also current small business issues they face. Great discussions.
Jennifer is joined by Upward Niagara Chamber member Michael Ragusa. They will discuss the chamber and financial planning.
Jennifer is joined by Chairman of the Board, Matt Villnave, who also owns Lewiston Digital, LLC is and Trait-Carre'. They'll be discussing the changes that have been made to the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce. Plus Matt will give us tour of his store at 480 Center St, Lewiston.
Jennifer is joined by Ron Aughtmon from the John Fiore Foundation. Ron will be talking about the history and purpose of the organization, and who they have made donations to.