Orchard Park Chamber Newsletter

Volume 43, No. 4 July & August 2024

CHAMBER EVENTS

Upcoming Events

Registration - Taste of Orchard Park

It's not too late to sign up to play!

Smaller Competitions will also be available.

Registration - Cornhole Tournament

Registration - Festival of the Arts

Congratulations to our new Board Member

We welcome new director, Jeremy Gilbert!

Jeremy Gilbert is the co-founder and chief operating officer of the company Defy Security. We look forward to having Jeremy Gilbert be a part of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors!

Thank you for your service on the Chamber Board

We bid a fond farewell to Tony Olivo!

Tony Olivo is a Partner and Director of Investigative Services with Corporate Screening and Investigative Group, LLC (CSI Group). Tony has been instrumental in bringing awareness of our Chamber Members that are Veterans.

NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS:

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Kudos & Congratulations

Marissa Jeffrey & Nickel City Funding -achieving PRO ELITE with UWM

Courtney Dellario - Licensed Real Estate Salesperson- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/ Zambito Realtors WNY Properties-Agent Spotlight Award July 2024

Great Erie Federal Credit Union Award Scholarships to Members-Great Erie Federal Credit Union has awarded $1,750 in college scholarships to 3 local high school seniors. It was based on their outstanding academic, extracurricular and community achievements. The following 3 students were awarded scholarships:

Meghan Rudnicki of OPHS was awarded the 2024 Great Erie Federal Credit Union Scholarship.

Evelyn Wozniak of OPHS was awarded the 2024 Charlotte Ash Community Leader Scholarship.

James O'Connor of Hamburg HS was awarded the 1st annual 2024 Don Bruning Legacy of Dedication Scholarship.

Cheyenne Freely-Associate, Hodgson Russ LLP- 30 Under 30 & The Fire Awards -Honoring eight startups with strong plans for success.

2024 Elite Sales & Marketing Award Winners-

Craig Florkowski-Sales Consultant, West Herr

Erik Giardina-Sales Consultant, West Herr

Jim Lane-Director of Meat & Seafood, Tops Friendly Markets

Dave Talladay-Director of Merchandising Services, Tops Friendly Markets

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Orchard Park Chamber of Commerce

Sue Hinners Memorial Scholarship

We proudly present the Sue Hinners Memorial Scholarship in memory of the former Executive Director of the OP Chamber, who sadly passed away from cancer. Sue always believed in providing equal recognition to BOCES students at the High School. Therefore, this scholarship is awarded to the top male senior and top female senior in the BOCES Program.

Join us in congratulating Ryan DeLuca and Kayleigh Patterson, the well-deserved winners of the Sue Hinners Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is also valued at $1,000 each. Your hard work, passion, and dedication have made a lasting impact, and we are proud to support your future endeavors.

Orchard Park Chamber

Academy of Finance Scholarship

Congratulations to the Winners of the Orchard Park Chamber Academy of Finance Scholarship! The recipients are Zoe Aylsworth & Jake Griffin.

We are thrilled to announce the outstanding recipients of the Orchard Park Chamber Academy of Finance Scholarship. These deserving students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, unwavering integrity, and remarkable community involvement.

This prestigious scholarship, valued at $1,000 each, recognizes the incredible dedication and commitment of AOF students. It is our honor to support their educational pursuits and celebrate their accomplishments.