October & November 2021
Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Dear Valued Members,

Thank you for taking the time to read through all of these exciting updates.

Be sure to check out our Member to Member Discounts! If you are interested in participating in this program, please call the Chamber or email: chamber@the-tonawandas.com.

Want to save money on your chamber membership renewal? Refer new members to the chamber and you will receive a discount! Just call or email us for more information.

The Chamber will be CLOSED on November 11th & 25th, 2021.
Sarah Nelson
Director of Marketing
Krista Atkinson
Administrative Assistant


Susanne Oakey
Bookkeeper 
Updated Hours
Please note the current Chamber hours:
Monday - Wednesday: 10am - 6pm
Thursday: 10am - 2pm
Friday: CLOSED
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Make sure to watch our Facebook & Instagram for the winners of the
Countdown to Christmas Raffle
Rockin With Santa
Help us help local children to have a Merry Christmas.

We are happy to be a drop-off Location for unwrapped gifts. We are accepting unwrapped gifts for ages 0-16.

These gifts will be picked up on 12/3/21.
Welcome to our newest members:
  • J & L Blvd. BBQ
  • Nascata Health
  • AFSD Suicide
  • Twin City Massage
  • Gloria's Tupperware
  • Degraff
  • Painters Plus
  • Workbea
  • Outback Kettle Corn
  • Peace Love and Consulting
  • Dr. Bob's Dental
  • NT Republican Committee
  • Alyssa Cramer
  • Population Health
  • M Property Restoration
  • Niagara Awards
  • Amherst Casino and Events
  • Chimes Oasis
  • Dickey's BBQ Pit
Member of the Month
(August, September, & October)
August
Tops Markets (#228, 226, 240)
We’re delighted to be recognized as Tonawanda’s Member of the Month for the month of August. All three of our store managers, Joe Daugherty from our Young Street Store, Rick Wartinger of our Niagara Street location, and Sam Qureshi of our Meadow Drive location are proud to be lifelong Tops associates. Joe has been with Tops for 20 years, Sam for 27 years, and this September, Rick will be marking 40 years with the Tops family. 

Tops has had its roots in Tonawanda since the 1970’s providing quality products, at affordable prices, and our customers discover exceptional value every time they shop. Whether it’s national or TOPS BRAND products you crave, to priding ourselves on working with over 200 local vendors and growers, Tops is your neighborhood store with more. As we approach our 60th anniversary in 2022, we continue to be the neighbor you can turn to by supporting important causes like The Ride for Roswell, Oishei Children’s Hospital, FeedMore WNY and so many other worthwhile organizations. We look forward to our upcoming Free Gas and Groceries Campaign in October where customers can win a chance to win free gas and groceries all while supporting Oishei Children’s Hospital.  Customers simply purchase a $1 ticket and support the dedicated and caring staff at the Oishei Children's Hospital who are making miracles happen every day for our most precious asset...our children.
September
Ascension
Ascension Industries was founded in 1956 by John Kopczynski, Sr. as St. Mary Manufacturing Corp. to provide machining, tooling, and related manufacturing services. In 2000, Ascension Industries was incorporated to represent the broader engineering, machining and fabrication capabilities of the company. Today, Ascension provides design, engineering, and custom manufacturing services for companies world-wide with a focus on assemblies and modular packages for the energy, mining, filtration, chemical, compressor and process equipment industries. Capabilities further include instrumentation, electrical assembly and validation.

As a long standing participant in its North Tonawanda, community, Ascension is always looking for talented individuals. If you're a skilled machinist, welder or fitter, Ascension Industries offers competitive wages and benefits. For additional information call 716-693-9381 ext. 107
October
DiGiore Insurance Agency & Financial Services, LLC.
Di Giore Insurance has been a proud member of the Tonawanda community for more than a half century. Our promise to our customers has always been, "Our Service Doesn't End With The Payment of Your Policy."

My husband, Joseph, started the insurance firm in 1955 - it's hard to believe, but that's more than 65 years ago! I have been working at Di Giore Insurance for more than 45 years, and in those decades our team has handled just about every insurance situation.

We are an independent agency, representing 17 insurance companies. We specialize in personal lines - auto, home, boats, RV's, motorcycles and umbrella policies - as well as commercial lines - business owner policies, workers' compensation policies, municipalities, errors and omissions policies and business umbrella policies. I grew up in Western New York, and I've enjoyed a long career in the insurance
profession. I also enjoy golf and participating in community activities when time permits.

The success of Di Giore Insurance reflects not only our longevity but also the superior customer service of our team. It is our hallmark! Some of our customers have been with us for decades because they know they can always count on us.

We tell everyone to stop in and let us give you a quote for your insurance needs. We'll save you money and give you the best service in town!

Business Connections:
Nov 16: Care Patrol of Buffalo Niagara
LOCATION
Virtual

DATE AND TIME
11/16/21 8:30am - 11/16/21 9:30am

I'll be there!
I can't make it
Nov 30: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
LOCATION
Virtual

DATE AND TIME
11/30/21 8:30am - 11/30/21 9:30am

I'll be there!
I can't make it
Wellness Wednesday
Send articles for Wellness Wednesday to chamber@the-tonawandas.com
Human Resources
We have a Human Resource page on our website – if you have information from your company to add, please send it to:

Congrats on the Ribbon Cutting Fattey Beer
New Business? Celebrating an Anniversary? Let’s do a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

Please contact the Chamber for more information: 716-692-5120
Welcome Bags Are Available
Please let the office know if you would like any for your community friends, groups, new homeowners, etc.
Lets Spread The Word on Social Media
Send us your specials, announcements, and anything else to share on Social Media. 
Please email the information to Krista at: