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Buffalo to Host 2013 BALLE Business Conference

By Andrew Delmonte
Published by Buffalo First
May 18, 2012

Grand Rapids, MI – Earlier today, Executive Director of Buffalo First! Sarah Bishop announced that the 2013 Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) Business Conference will be hosted in Buffalo, New York. Read the full article

 

Group aims to boost recycling rates through awareness

By Mark Sommer
Published by The Buffalo News
May 14, 2012

A grass-roots organization wants to see more recyclables going into the city’s new green totes. Members of the newly formed Buffalo Recycling Alliance said they want to help the city encourage recycling and reduction of waste by raising awareness. Read the full article

 

Keepin’ it Local – Main(ST)udios Set to Rock the Block Friday

By Erica Eichelkraut Zilbauer
Published by The Good Neighborhood
May 14, 2012

As a Buffalo First! board member, I understand the importance of supporting local businesses while working to improve my community, which is why I host bi-monthly block party events on the 500 block of Main St downtown. On Friday, May 11th, from 4-9PM, the 500 Block’s third ‘Rock the Block’ event will be taking over Main St with wine tasting, multiple musical performances, art displays, cars on display from the Pierce Arrow Museum, food trucks, shopping and more, ending with a live jazz performance at the Hyatt Hotel’s Atrium Bar. The block party is free, kid-friendly, and open to the public, so put it on your must-do list for the weekend! Read the full article

 

 

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