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Message from A.J. Baynes: April 2022
Message from A.J. Baynes: April 2022 President/CEO A.J. Baynes The first quarter has come to a close, and we are moving quickly into the second quarter. Take advantage of this week to evaluate the goals you set for yourself, both professionally and personally, and have an honest conversation with yourself as to where you are…
Read MoreMessage from A.J. Baynes: October 2021
Message from A.J. Baynes: October 2021 President/CEO A.J. Baynes It gives me great pleasure to remind everyone that our biggest event of the year is BACK!!! Unfortunately, THE EVENT- Celebrating Business Excellence was postponed last year, but we are looking forward to an incredible night at Salvatore’s Italian Garden on Monday, October 25. With over 300…
Read MoreMessage from the President | March 2020
Message from the President | March 2020 President/CEO A.J. Baynes As we march toward spring, the Chamber is focusing on our next big event: Small Business Awards Luncheon and Showcase. This is our annual tribute to the small business community. It will be held this year on May 1, just a few days before the…
Read MoreMessage from the President | February 2020
Message from the President | February 2020 President/CEO A.J. Baynes If the month of January is any indication, 2020 is going to be another strong year for the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. Ten days into the new year, we held our Annual Luncheon and State of the Town. It was earlier than usual so we…
Read MoreMessage from the President | January 2020
Message from the President | January 2020 President/CEO A.J. Baynes Welcome 2020! The best thing about ushering in a new year and a new decade is the opportunity to start fresh again, reset your goals and mindset and forge ahead. The Chamber is renewing its commitment in 2020 to promote a strong business climate in…
Read MoreMessage from the President | December 2019
Message from the President | December 2019 President/CEO A.J. Baynes In a few short weeks, we will be embarking on a new decade. As we prepare to introduce 2020, the Chamber can’t help but reflect on the past ten years. The Buffalo Niagara region has seen great progress. After years and years of economic stagnation,…
Read MoreMessage from the President | November 2019
Message from the President | November 2019 President/CEO A.J. Baynes It’s Election Day. If you haven’t taken advantage of early voting, we encourage you to get to the polls today and cast your ballot. Several local and county races will be decided, including who will be the Erie County Executive for the next four years.…
Read MoreMessage from the President | October 2019
Message from the President | October 2019 President/CEO A.J. Baynes Have you noticed the change in our community? Heavier traffic commute, more construction cranes in the air, more places to live and shop, new hospitals, new hotels, new restaurants and the list goes on and on. That is the Buffalo renaissance. It’s real and it’s…
Read MoreMessage from the President | September 2018
Message from the President | September 2018 President/CEO A.J. Baynes We’ve arrived at the waning days of summer. The leaves will soon start changing, and it’s back to the books for students. The Amherst Chamber has been getting a history lesson itself, as the Town of Amherst marks its 200th anniversary. We learned a lot…
Read MoreMessage from the President | October 2018
Message from the President | October 2018 President/CEO A.J. Baynes The Chamber is knee-deep in plans for our biggest event of the year, THE EVENT, when we honor businesses and leaders across our community for doing great work. Growing up with a family business, I witnessed firsthand the effort it takes to achieve success. I watched…
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