Message from President Colleen DiPirro

Chamber Members Respond Favorably to Business Services

I often use this column to notify readers of all the varied products and services the Amherst Chamber of Commerce provides for the business community.  The staff and volunteer leadership of the Chamber are committed to responding to the input and suggestions from our membership and are always quick to respond.  Therefore, it was gratifying to receive feedback from our members complimenting us on our efforts.

The Amherst Chamber of Commerce is unique in our marketplace in that we are dedicated to servicing the small business community while, simultaneously, providing regional leadership for our larger clients.  Some testimonials and quotes from a sampling of our membership are just a few examples of what people are saying about us.

Vince Ricotta of SLR Contracting and Service Company, Inc stated, "I have found the Amherst Chamber of Commerce to be a collective body of premier organizations and business professionals which provide opportunities for growing businesses to support and champion one another."

Kathy King, Manager of Minute Print credits the Chamber and our Pro-Net Groups with additional sales dollars and says she is "extremely happy with the results of their exposure."

Michael Pietkiewicz from the University of Buffalo Government and Community Relations Department credits the Chamber and its members with providing a regional, third party voice on local, state and federal issues of importance to the University's success and growth.

Small business owner Dr. Dionne Kress reports that the Amherst Chamber has provided numerous events, committee membership opportunities and speaking engagements that helped her get the exposure she needs to grow her business and has greatly contributed to her success thus far.

William Collins, Partner at Travers Collins said, "I do a lot of speaking and missionary work in the community and the Emerging Business Leaders breakfast was one of the most enjoyable events I have done in a long time and I'd welcome the opportunity to do it again."

New York State Senator Michael Ranzenhofer salutes the Chamber for their advocacy efforts on behalf of our members and said the Amherst Chamber has served as a valuable resource - for him and for the members of his staff.

Amherst Town Board member Guy Marlette summed up his complimentary statements by saying, "Amherst is and will continue to the best town to work, live and raise a family because of our leadership partners, like the Amherst Chamber of Commerce."

The statements above are just a few of the many accolades we have received from our members recently.  To learn more about how you can benefit from your membership in the Amherst Chamber of Commerce, contact Director of Member Relations Kim Whelan at kwhelan@amherst.org or 632-6905!