The Emerging Business Leaders will host its first annual awards gala to honor young professionals under the age of 39 who have demonstrated excellence through business or civic achievement in the Western New York area.

 

When: Wednesday, 

February 22, 2012

7:00pm-10pm

 

 

Where: Salvatore's 

Italian  Gardens

 

 

Cost: Tickets are $99 and include a three hour open bar, food and live entertainment. 

 

Who Should Attend: Anyone who wants to celebrate the achievements of young professionals in WNY at a unique and elegant gala.  Although this event honors young professionals, it is open to anyone. Professionals of all ages throughout WNY are encouraged to attend.

 

The Emerging Business Leaders will host its first annual awards gala to honor young professionals under the age of 39 who have demonstrated excellence through business or civic achievement in the Western New York area.

 

Since the gala recognizes new, up-and-coming professionals, the gala itself represents a fresh take on the traditional corporate award-style dinner.  Attendees can expect classy cocktails, swag bags, photo booths, live Twitter feeds, music provided by KISS 98.5 DJ Tony Mamaluke and a live performance by Buffalo Battle of the Bands Winner "More Than Me."

Online registration for the gala is now closed.  Please call the Amherst Chamber directly at 632-6905 to register.  Tickets are available for purchase at the door.

 

The Nominees

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Young Professional of the Year 

Allen Dembski, Financial Advisor, Waddell & Reed; Co-Chair, Emerging Business Leaders Advisory Board

 

Patrick Finan, Founder and Principal of Block Club and Block Club Magazine

 

Therese Hickok, Senior Marketing Manager, Uniland Development Company

 

Dana Marciniak, Corporate Communications Manager, New Era Cap Co.

 

Charlie Riley, Chief Marketing Officer, 3^rd Learning; President, Advertising Club of Buffalo

 

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Rising Star Award

 

Lauren Byrd, Marketing Director & Production Assistant for RPM Entertainment Productions; Founder and Event Coordinator for Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo Fashion Week.

 

Mike Galligano, Deputy Director, Buffalo CarShare

 

Steve Kimmel-Hurt, Account Manager, focused in the Life Sciences and High-Tech Industries for Superior Group

 

William Prentice, Founder & President, Prentice Wealth Management, LLC

 

Mark Walter, Health Benefits Consultant, BlueCross BlueShield of WNY; Co-Chair, Emerging Business Leaders Advisory Board

 

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Community Impact Award

 

Matt Carlucci, Chairman, B Team Buffalo; Sales Manager, Visit Buffalo Niagara

 

James Cutler, Financial Advisor, AXA Advisors; VP, Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI); Chair, WEDI Finance & Development

 

Lisa Donato, Regional Director, Camp Good Days & Special Times

 

Tim Kennedy, Senator, New York State Senate

Brian Moorman, Kicker, Buffalo Bills; Founder, Brian Moorman PUNT Foundation

 

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Best Place to Work for Young Professionals

 

360 PSG

 

3^rd Learning

 

Phillips Lytle LLP

 

Superior Group

 

Travers Collins

 

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Entrepreneur of the Year

 

Joel Colombo, President, 360 PSG

 

Sean Macaluso, Founder, The Mac Groups

 

James Phipps, Owner, WNY Muscle and Joint Performance Chiropractic

 

Shandra Spicer, President & CEO, S&W Contracting Services of WNY

 

Michael Tasner, Chief Marketing Officer, Guerrilla Marketing

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The sponsors of the First Annual Emerging Business Leaders' Awards Gala include:

 

 

 

 

To subscribe to the Emerging Business Leaders' e-mail list contact Allison at awhalen@amherst.org.  

 

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