YEAR IN REVIEW
KMA Bring Hundreds of People to Village CALENDAR
The KMA was busy this summer with Discover Delaware, the Summer Concert Series and Kenmore Days. It was wonderful to see hundreds of people
attend one or more of these events. The
summer of 2013 opened with The Annual
Discover Delaware Event (June) which
hosted about 125 vendors and not for
profits from all over WNY. The streets
were lined with balloons and merchants
that wanted to share in the excitement of
what the Village had to offer. Our Delaware businesses were very happy with the
activity especially since they had many first
time customers! The KMA was happy to
partner with Channel 7 who provided
air time on AM Buffalo, the weather outside and several commercial spots.
Businesses were pleased with the day and we want to thank them for their
support!
Thank you to the Discover Delaware Committee spearheaded by Marcia Brogan (Insurance Agent, Niagara National Insurance). The committee consisted
of these fine businesses: Nickel City Dance, The Belly Dance Academy, Diversified Hearing, Evangeline Barbour Graphic Designer, Legal Shield , Blessings by
Nature, Key Bank and Colvin Cleaners.
The summer concert now became a series with 2 concerts that were held this
summer thanks to our generous sponsors. Local residents listened and danced
the night away on the Village Green to the sounds of Beatle Magic, Janice
Mitchell, Soul Providers and Mari McNeil. The spinoff from the concerts was
the added business that the merchants received. Many merchants offered evening specials that encouraged people to stop in and patronize their business.
The only way we can continue the concert series is with added sponsorship
and people to work on the committee. If you would like to sponsor or help on
a committee please email us at [email protected].
Kenmore Days was another
success! Many hours go into
this event which brings people
into the Village and further
highlights what it is like to live
and work in the Village. Thank
you to the many sponsors and
especially Paddock Chevrolet
for sponsoring the fabulous
fireworks display!
Oct.
22
MEET AND GREET THE
CANDIDATES
Presented by the KMA &
the Ken-Ton Chamber
6:30 -8:30 PM
Village Square Events and Catering
2878 Delaware Ave.
FREE register at:
www.kenmoremerchants.com
Oct.
26
HALLOWEEN ON THE
GREEN
10:00 to 1:00 PM
Municipal Building
FREE
Nov.
6
MEMBER MEETINGS
How to Use your Store
Window to Gain Customers
and Tips on Creating an Inviting
Vendor Table
8:30- 9:45
Mia Dolcezza
2872 Delaware Ave.
Nov.
12
STATE OF THE VILLAGE
6:30-8:30 pm
Amigos Restaurant
1609 Kenmore Ave
FREE register at:
www.kenmoremerchants.com
Dec.
12
STOP SIP AND SHOP –
THE BLOCKS!
Holiday ShoppingSupporting Local Businesses
5:00- 7:30 PM
Diversified Hearing
2900 Delaware
WHAT’S NEW?
New and Improved Website KMA FacebookWhat is not to “Like”!
The KMA has updated the website to make it more
user friendly thanks to member Evangeline Barbour,
Graphic Designer. We are looking forward to having
the website provide you with a link for membership,
event registrations and meetings. Please visit the website www.kenmoremerchants.com and let us know
what you think!
The KMA facebook page has now 328 members and
is growing daily! If you are a member use this to your
advantage and post your specials! The KMA is providing this to our members to help promote your business. Please keep your posts short and feel free to
add photos!
Spree Magazine
New Member Feature
Hot Spots
This flyer is FOR MEMBERS ONLY who would like to
promote their business and help promote other local
businesses. The KMA would like to make “Hot Spots”
ads available to its members, by providing a simple
flyer that would list your bi monthly specials. These
flyers would be distributed to the local businesses to
help promote each other. This flyer is in the infancy
stage and needs businesses to participate. If you
would like your business and promotion listed please
visit our website , click on the link and complete the
registration form by Oct 25. The Flyer would contain
specials/info for Nov. and Dec.
Window Displays
The KMA will have window displays throughout the
Village to encourage membership and create awareness. Keep on the look out for these roving window
displays!
The Spree Magazine will be highlighting Kenmore/
Tonawanda in its 2014 Spring Edition. The KMA is
going to have a special section highlighting member
businesses within the article. We will be working with
Spree to design the ad and are looking for member
businesses that are interested in purchasing an ad at a
discounted rate. Each member will work with Spree
to create their own ad- space is VERY limited and
it is on a first come basis- so do not wait. For more
information visit www.kenmoremerchants.com
NEWS TO USE
Upcoming Events
Halloween On The Green
Saturday, Oct 26th
10:00 to 1:00 PM
Municipal Building
FREE
The KMA will once again sponsor the Halloween on the
Green that brings families together to enjoy the warmth
of the Village. Over 300 people attend this event that is
run by local volunteer moms. Games and Costume
Contests fill the morning for the little ones and provide a
safe environment for all. Raffle prizes along with sponsors
are needed to help keep this a FREE event for the
residents of the Village. Children will be trick or
treating at the Delaware merchants immediately
following the event. Look for the Tent on the Village
Green and support this event by donating raffle items or
becoming a sponsor-visit www.kenmoremerchants.com
to sign up.
Meet and Greet the Candidates
Presented by the KMA & the Ken-Ton Chamber
Tuesday, October 22
6:30 -8:30 PM
Village Square Events and Catering
2878 Delaware Ave.
Cash bar with light appetizers
No charge but you must register on line at
www.kenmoremerchants.com
This forum will give you an opportunity to meet and hear what the candidates
have to say. Each candidate will have 5 minutes to share their thoughts and
there will be Q & A (time permitting). Candidates running for Town and Village
seats will be present.
NEWS TO USE
Member Meetings
How to Use your Store Window to Gain Customers and Tips on Creating an
Inviting Vendor Table
Wednesday, November 6
8:30- 9:45
Mia Dolcezza
2872 Delaware Ave.
Attend this informative meeting to learn how to
create an eye catching window display for your
business. Actual storefronts will be highlighted - if
you would like your business highlighted with ideas
and suggestions register early- only a couple
windows will be chosen. We will also discuss tips on
how to create an exciting and inviting vendor table
display that you can use for all networking events
and shows.
Coffee, tea and breakfast goodies – free to members –
non member $5.00 – space is limited - please register
on line at www.kenmoremerchants.com
State of the Village
Tuesday, November 12
6:30-8:30 pm
Amigos Restaurant
1609 Kenmore Ave
Cash bar with light appetizers
No charge but you must register on line at
www.kenmoremerchants.com
Join the Mayor as he summarizes the past year and what is in store for 2014.
NEWS TO USE
Stop Sip and Shop –The Blocks!
Holiday Shopping-Supporting Local Businesses
STOP
SIP &
SHOPthe blocks
Holiday Shopping
While Supporting
Local Businesses
Thursday, December 12
5:00- 7:30 PM
Shop our many vendors starting at
DIVERSIFIED HEARING
2900 Delaware
and continue on from Michaels Florist - Mikes Sub
SPONSORED BY
POSTER DESIGN BY
evangeline barbour designs
www.evangelinebarbour.com
Thursday, December 12
5:00- 7:30 PM
Diversified Hearing
2900 Delaware
Shop the Blocks- Main Event at
Diversified Hearing and
shop with a variety of vendors
at Mikes Sub to Michaels Florist.
Stop Sip and Shop 2012 was so
successful that we decided to open to
include the businesses on the blocks
from Mike’s Subs to Micheal’s Florist!
The center of the event will be held
at Diversified which will host several
vendors, Chinese auction , cash bar
and light appetizers. Then walk down
the block and visit the local stores that
will house more vendors and their own
“specials”. Many will be giving away food
and drinks- and much more. Great way
to do your holiday shopping and
support the local business!! Check out
our facebook page and our website for
more information.:
www.kenmoremerchants.com
KMA MEMBERS
Welcome New Members:
Welcome New Members. Board meetings are open
to members please check the website for more
details. www.kenmoremerchants.com
Avon Products
Kim M Klipfel
[email protected]
D. Lawrence Ginnane Funeral Home
3215 Delaware Ave, Kenmore NY
873-4774
Miss Josies Antiques
2824 Delaware Avenue
Kenmore, NY 14217
[email protected]
Ortner’s Overhead Doors - Richard Ortner
2312 Elmwood Ave
Kenmore, NY
873-4047
[email protected]
Ailuros Design
Kristina Ailuros Murray
[email protected]
Back Of the Moon Watercolors
Mary Mullett Flynn
297 Crosby
Kenmore, NY 14217
[email protected]
Mari McNeil Jazz
Mari McNeil
[email protected]
Kenwood Photography
Michael Ham
79 Delaware Rd
Kenmore, NY 14217
[email protected]
Eve Barbour
Evangeline Barbour Designs
[email protected]
OUR BOARD
President: Bob Bolt, Mike’s Sub
Vice- President: Marcia Brogan, Niagara National
Insurance
Treasurer: Cyndee Billoni, Colvin Cleaners
Secretary: Jenn Vitale, Jovi’s
Board:
Nick Sinatra, Sinatra & Company Reality
John Dengler, Dengler Roberts Perna Funeral Home
Tom Giambria, Austins
Rudy DeMarco, Key Bank
Members Comments:
Thank you to the members that made the following
suggestions:
• Morning meetings
• Topics that could help their business grow
• Meeting that would be held at member’s
businesses
• Talk to and meet the people serving the
Village/Town
• Ways merchants can help each other
You spoke and we listened. We have changed and
improved the website, added new meetings and
created ways to reach out to the members as well as
the general public. The KMA will be having a membership drive using vacant storefronts to encourage
membership. Please support the KMA by renewing
your membership, encourage other members to join
and participate in the events. The KMA will only be as
good as we make it!
Grow Your Business
With KMA
The KMA is trying to bring more activity into the
village for its merchants. The question we have is why
aren’t all the local merchants joining in? If your
business neighbor is not participating – talk to them
and find out why. We need to support each other by
joining forces and supporting these local endeavors.
By not participating you are not only hurting yourself
you are hurting your neighbor. –please talk to each
other and encourage participation.