Chamber of Commerce News Web Page 2012
Grand Island, NY, Chamber of Commerce Website
President Eric Fiebelkorn
First Vice President Jim Sharpe
Secretary - Dr. Sherry Bradford
Second Vice President Robert Ratajczak
Treasurer Michael Trachimowicz
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Chamber Office: 2257 Grand Island Blvd., Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: (716)773-3651 Fax: (716)773-3316
This Chamber is organized for the purpose of advancing the economic, industrial, professional, cultural and civic welfare of Grand Island; to encourage the growth of existing industries and business, while giving all proper asssistance to any new firms or individuals seeking to locate in Grand Island; to support all these activities believed to be beneficial to the community and area, and in general to promote the welfare of all area citizens following always those policies intended to accomplish the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
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Thank you for your interest in Grand Island.
Phil Buchanan MC For Citizen of the Year Dinner - Feb. 2012
This year’s Citizen of the Year Awards dinner will be held at the Grand Island Holiday Inn on Thursday, April 26th. The Citizen of the Year Committee was honored to have Phil Buchanan, former broadcast journalist and Grand Island developer, accept the duties of Master of Ceremony for this year’s special event. The deadline to nominate someone for Citizen of the Year is March 9th. Nomination forms may be found on the Chamber website: Citizen of Year Nomination Information, inside the new 2012 Grand Island phone book or at the Chamber office at 2257 Grand Island Blvd. "Don’t forget to get your nominations in so we can honor those who have made Grand Island a better place to live," a Chamber spokesman said this week.Niagara Frontier Publications gives Platinum Sponsorship to Chamber
The Citizen of the Year Awards Committee is already planning for this special event to happen on Thursday, April 26th at the Grand Island Holiday Inn. Niagara Frontier Publications owners, Skip and Judy Mazenauer, have generously given a donation of a Platinum Level Sponsorship to the committee to help make this day a success and to show their support in honoring those who have made Grand Island a better place to live, work and play. The nomination deadline for Citizen of the Year is March 9th. If anyone would like information on becoming sponsor or placing an ad in the awards dinner , call 773-3651 or email info@gichamber.org
Chamber of Commerce Honors Mazenauer - Jan. 2012
President Eric Fiebelkorn and Skip Mazenauer
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce held its installation of its executive board, president, directors and newly elected directors. Town Justice Sybil Kennedy performed the swearing in at the event held in the Buffalo Launch Club during the January meeting. As part of the night's ceremonies Chamber President Eric Fiebelkorn recognized Skip Mazenauer who has stepped down as a member of the Board of Directors. He was presented with a plaque to show appreciation over 40 years of service and dedication to the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce. Mazenauer has served as president, vice president, secretary, director and committee chairperson.
Installed were:
President Eric Fiebelkorn
1st Vice President Jim Sharpe
2nd Vice President Robert Ratajczak, Jr.
Secretary Dr. Sherry Bradford
Treasurer Mike Trachimowicz
Directors Liz Wilbert, Nicolette Thompson, Fahim Mojawalla and Maryanne Fechter
