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10TH ANNUAL FREEDOM TRAIL FESTIVAL

Main Street Business & Professional Association Newsletter Volume III, Issue

1824 Main Street Niagara Falls, NY 14305 October 2009

Board of Directors

Thomas Trainor- President

Mike Hooper- Vice President

Laurie Davis-Treasurer

Tony Rick-Secretary

Art Eberhart

Dick Hastings

Maria Massaro

Don Masocco

Board of Directo

Dave Nardozzi

Ken Pawlukovich

Tony Rick

Ken Sass

Jill Shuey

Angelo Tecchio

Michelle Vanstro

The Main Line

Education, culture and history all came

ogether in a way that brought the community to

Main Street for fellowship, fun and great food

n September 19th at the Niagara Falls Public

ibrary.

David Blackburn, Director of

Multicultural & International Student Affairs

om Niagara University, along with dozens of

olunteers, local businesses, performers, musi-

ians, poets, church and community groups

elped showcase the 10h Annual Freedom Trail

estival.

The newly formed Underground Rail-

oad Commission, pictured above was named

uring the event.

Sponsored by Niagara University and

he Main Street Business and Professional Asso-

iation, the cultural festival.

was also supported by

Assemblywoman Fran-

cine DelMonte, Senator

Antoine Thompson

and the City of Niag-

ara Falls.

Activities

included dance, drum

lessons, interpretive

readings, a wide mix

of musical perform-

ances, bingo, a kara-

oke tent, face painting,

childrens arts and

crafts activities, local documentary screenings

and a visit from Joan Southgate, who traveled

the Underground Railroad.


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Niagara USA Chamber will host a

Networking Mixer on Thursday, November 5

from 5:307:30 pm at the Hard Rock Caf f

both members and non members. Bring you

business cards and mingle!

Niagara Rises is also hosting a Happy Hou

November 5th at Shortys Restaurant from

5:008:00 pm. Come and find out about

Niagara Homecoming 2010!

Congratulations to Lena Thomas, who ob-

tained her High School Diploma recently.

The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center will ho

Raise Your Spirits on October 24th at 4:00

pm. The fund raiser includes a reception at th

Oakwood Cemetery, followed by dinner at th

NACC, catered by Carolyns House.

The Town of Niagara Business Association

Electric Lights Parade will be held on Saturd

November 7th on Military Road. To join, or f

more information, please call 550-0673.

The Passage House will celebrate their 20th

Anniversary on Tuesday, November 17th at t

Como Restaurant. For information, please ca

Family and Childrens Service at 285-6984.

In the Neighborhood

The Ontario House Jazz Reunion was a huge

uccess again this year. It was held September

5th on Main Street and Ontario Avenue

home of the original jazz club.

The Niagara Falls EconomicDevelopment Department is

hosting anotherEntrepreneurial Train-ing Program. The ses-

sions are 12 weeks long andheld at the Conference Center

of Niagara Falls.

The program is geared forcurrent business owners or for

people looking to open abusiness in Niagara Falls.

For more information, callTom Tedesco at the EconomicDevelopment Department at

286-4482.

Beetons Cyclery,

Business of the Year

(Celebrating 100 Years on Main St!)

Donald Masocco

Business Person of the Year

Janelle Jenss Montazzoli

George Kurtzman Award

Michele Vanstrom

Presidents Distinguished Service

Award

Sister Barbara PfohlMichael A. Brundidge Community

Service Award

HSBC Bank Main Street Branch

Rainbow Award

Niagara Beautification Commission

& Niagara Habitat for Humanity

Beautification Award

Rev. Calvin Babcock and Thomas

DeSantis

Special Recognition Awards

Dale Campbell, Sister Beth

Niederpruem

& Jessica Trainor

Angel Awards

On Friday,November 13th

In the Crowne PlazaBallroom

300 Third StreetNiagara Falls, NY 14303

Cash Bar 5:30 pm

Awards Dinner 6:30 pm

Tickets are $40.00 per per-son

Free Henry! will perform inthe Old Falls Sports Barfollowing the dinner!

Please RSVP by Nov.4th

To MSBPA, 716) 285-1318,

Kindly make checks payable toMSBPA, PO Box 442,

NF, NY 14302

(Credit Cards arealso accepted)

You are Cordially

Invited to our 2009

Annual Awards Dinner

Giving Thanks


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The Rapids Theater Set to Open in November

Niagara Beautification Commission

Honors Main Street BusinessesMain Street Niagara members

received many nods from the

Niagara Beautification Com-

mission during their 2009

Awards Luncheon.

Members who received 2009Spotlight Awards included:

Three Sisters Trading Post,

Main Street Caf, Harris and

Lever Florist, HSBC Bank, &

the Crowne Plaza.

Pictured above is Main S

Caf owners Tom and Li

Gratto and pictured at le

Maggie Murgia from Ha& Lever receiving her aw

from Norma Higgs.

Congratulations to all the

deserving nominees. We

very proud of all the bea

cation efforts made in Ni

ara Falls this year!

Mike Hooper, MSBPA Vice President is

pictured at left accepting a donation from

Jamie Johnson, M &T Bank Vice President

recently. The bank supports Main Street

Niagaras 10-Year Revitalization Plan.

Thank you to M&T Bank for

Support of our

Revitalization Plan

Developer John Hutchins and his development team, which includes MSBPA B

Member Ken Pawlukovich from Hutch Enterprises. Inc. have been busy renovating the

Theater, 1711 Main Street as a venue for both local and national performers.

The Niagara USA Chamber Small Business Coalition met on Main Street recen

got a tour of both the Rapids and other business developments along the street.


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Proud of our past, Dedicated to our future

The purpose of MSBPA is to promote, improve, and enhance the general business and professional climate and

interests of the merchants and residents in an effort to foster

Main Street Business & Professional Association

1824 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305

www.mainstreetniagara.com

716.285.1318-p

716.282.9607-f

Advertising Spots Still Available!

Four ads for $100.

We can create an ad at no charge! Call

the MSBPA at 285-1318!

Directly across from the courthouse.

Newly remodeled, 2300 square feet.

Features 3 executive offices and conference room,

plus many other amenities.

Showings by appointment only.

Please call Center City at (716) 282-3738

PRIME MAIN STREET OFFICE SPACE

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