Monday, September 19, 2011 at 1:14PM 
Each autumn, the corner of Transit and Seneca Creek Road in West Seneca comes to life as the Mayer Brothers Cider Mill begins its season. Because of its wonderful growing climate, orchards across Western New York and southern Ontario supply some of the finest varieties of apples to be pressed into renowned Mayer Bros. cider. READ MORE...
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 3:02PM 
04 editor’s note
06 around town
10 inside out– brothers mcclurg
11 think local-mayer brothers
12 good-habitat for humanity
14 cover story-the best neighborhoods
20 do business in buffalo, READ MORE...
Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 9:45AM 
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) hosted a special Congress on Your Corner titled: “Expanding Your Market: A Small Business Outreach Event” yesterday at his Alma mater Buffalo State College yesterday where local business owners were invited to hear from experts in the business development field. The event was free and open to Western New York businesses of any size. READ MORE...
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 11:41PM 
Local Sailing Instructors Say Sailing Can Be For Anyone, No Matter Your Experience.
Text and Photos By Kyle Patterson
“I love seeing the confidence on peoples faces for tackling sailing, graduating from our courses and learning a new skill. There is a great sense of community and it’s so rewarding to see that impact people’s lives,” says Captain Bill Zimmerman of 7 Seas Sailing located on Fuhrmann Blvd. in Buffalo. His organization, 7 Seas Sailing helps hundreds each summer become more comfortable on the water and master the skill of sailing. After all, what better way is there to enjoy the beauty of a Buffalo summer than to take advantage of some of the great opportunities presented by Lake Erie—the warmest and most biologically productive of the Great Lakes? 7 Seas has become Buffalo’s yacht club for the common folk by teaching sailing and supporting the local boating community since 1970. Their claim to fame—they teach and certify sailors for life with just a few hours one summer—something they say anyone can learn. Their success isn’t surprising when you, READ MORE...
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 1:13PM 
Local entrepreneurs are beautifying homes in Buffalo one stroke at a time
By Christine Hill
Where in Western New York can you get “Chocolate Therapy,” “Al Green,” and “Red Stiletto,”...for your walls? At one of the area’s newest local businesses, C2 paint retailer Evanhill Paint. Founded by Tom Hill Jr. and Sr., Evanhill offers a unique approach in the paint industry that has sparked interest in the local design community of Western New York.
The father and son started on their own in the paint industry over 10 years ago when Tom Hill Sr. was laid off from Pratt and Lambert, formerly headquartered in Buffalo. In the late ‘90s, a buyout took P & L outside of Western New York, and Hill Sr., a former VP and innovative chemist, was inspired to re-invent the industry. He wanted to support the independent merchant in a READ MORE...