Thinking of something different to do this year with your mom for Mother’s Day? How about on the day before Mother's Day, Saturday, May 12th, bringing your mom to A City of Buffalo Artists Market? This special outing for you and your mom begins in Downtown Buffalo sipping mimosas as you stroll through the historic grand lobby of the architectural treasure that is the Ellicott Square Building, transformed, for one day, into an exciting shopping soirée.Spring has arrived in Buffalo ...
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Ellicott Square Angel Repaired by Local Artisan
It was upon entering the Ellicott Square Building that Alphonso Butlak, IV noticed one of the angels guarding the revolving doors was missing its head. And, it was right then and there that the part-time Dollar General Store clerk, from Angola, NY, made an instant decision that changed the direction of his life. He took it upon himself to reconstruct that statue head. He scheduled a quick meeting with Ellicott Development, the owners of the building, in the hopes they would allow him to do the ...
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How Much Does it Really Cost to Open a Restaurant?
Crunch The Numbers Carefully Before Starting a New BusinessGetting a new restaurant off the ground takes more than hard work and determination: You also need a lot of money. Indeed, cash flow problems top the list for reasons why small companies go under. It's difficult to predict how much revenue a new business will bring in at first, but expenses are a little easier to calculate. Below is an overview of the obvious and less obvious expenses associated with opening a new ...
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4 Features a Medical Office Needs
You Do Not Have to Make Do with a Space That Is OutdatedMany medical offices now house two or more physicians. In some cases, professionals with different specialties share a location to allow for more comprehensive patient service and continuum of care. However, no matter what your practice looks like, a medical office needs four features to do business effectively.Ample Parking is a NecessityOnce you calculate the numbers of employees, traveling support personnel, partners, and ...
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Essential Buffalo Roommate Search Tools
Finding the Perfect Roommate Is All About Leveraging Resources WiselyFinding a great roommate can fix a lot of problems. People who are looking to split the cost of their rent, or simply want companionship whenever they get home at the end of the day can benefit from finding a great roommate. Whatever the reason for seeking a housemate is, there's nothing better than finding a compatible match that a person can get along with.Unfortunately, reality can bring such plans to an abrupt ...
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Progress Photos of 500 Pearl – March 2018
Construction of 500 Pearl continues. We now anticipate a late 2018 opening and are currently leasing build-to-suit offices on the 7th and 8th floors.See more information on 500 Pearl. ...
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500 Pearl – 12-Story Mixed Use High Rise
So maybe you’ve heard – there’s something new going up in downtown Buffalo, and it going it be big - really (REALLY) big. Unlike the new kid on the block that tries his or her hardest to fit in, 500 Pearl will stand out in the Buffalo Skyline. One of Ellicott Development’s hottest new projects will combine the renovation of a historic Buffalo property with the construction of a sleek, contemporary 12-story mixed-use high rise. ...
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