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3rd Edition / September 2017 Inside This Issue: Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Promotion Agency Business Summit www.wycochamber.org / www.gowyomingcountyny.com Pg. 4 Photo by Janelle Bray Janelle by Photo PLATINUM SPONSOR SILVER SPONSORS Glen Iris Inn Letchworth State Park GOLD SPONSORS ATTICA FURNITURE & FLOORING Arcade & Attica Railroad 2 September 2017 l GO WYOMING all over the county. These report that the Wyoming often-overlooked enterpris- County Chamber of Com- A Word from the Chamber President es represent a strong and merce was recently ranked It is hard to believe that Wyoming County busi- important sector of the #8 this year in the top we are more than half way nesses and community. business backbone of the Chambers of Commerce through 2017 and already This spring and sum- county and we are pleased in Western New York by looking to autumn festivals mer, we hosted a record to have an opportunity to Buffalo Business First mag- and holiday promotions at number of ribbon cuttings feature them this fall. azine. This is only possible the Chamber. Following a across Wyoming County We are looking forward due to the many member very busy spring and sum- which is a sure sign that to two annual events com- businesses and the hard mer season, we are look- the local economy is do- ing up in November, Shop work and investment that ing to a fall and winter that ing well and confidence Wyoming and Win, the they represent. Thank you promises continued oppor- among business start-ups Chamber’s annual buy to the business owners tunities and programs for and existing companies local holiday program; who should be very proud is strong. We welcomed and Shop Small Saturday of this ranking and your and celebrated a diverse geared to focusing atten- continued commitment to group of entrepreneurs tion on our downtowns Wyoming County and the from every corner of the and small businesses. Chamber of Commerce. county and wish them the We are also engaged in We look forward to a best success as they work a marketing study as part prosperous holiday shop- to grow their new and ex- of the Wyoming County ping season and hope that panding businesses. Rural Arts Initiative to de- everyone takes advantage We also reported out velop a targeted plan that of the many opportunities very strong growth in our will attract visitors, artists, to patronize local business- tourism sector, new pro- and potential new busi- es in the county. On behalf grams, and the continued nesses to Wyoming Coun- of the membership, Board promotion of existing busi- ty. We also initiated a new of Directors, and staff we ness initiatives. In early “Welcome to Wyoming hope everyone has a great October, we are celebrat- County,” which welcomes fall and holiday season. ing national manufacturing new homeowners and May you have time to en- day which recognizes the shares all the great busi- joy with family and cele- many outstanding manu- nesses and opportunities brate all that is good about facturing business located that are available. Wyoming County and our Finally, I am pleased to great nation. Index of Advertisers Affordable Floorcovering....................... 25 Olive & Ink ........................................ 10 The Arc Livingston-Wyoming ................... 7 Outsource Realm ................................ 15 Arcade & Attica Railroad ........................ 5 Perry Market Place ................................ 7 Arts Council for Wyoming County ..... 15, 21 RA Haitz Co. Inc. ................................ 19 Breezy Hill Woodworks ........................ 31 Reward Cleaning Service ........................ 8 Buffalo Audubon Society ...................... 30 RTS Wyoming .................................... 16 Carlson’s Studio .................................... 2 Rural Arts Center ................................. 22 Cathy’s Crafts ..................................... 10 Salmon Orthodontics ........................... 14 The Cloisters ...................................... 17 Save-A-Lot ......................................... 20 Country Line Electrical Supply ............... 30 Stan’s Harley Davidson ........................ 19 Country Treasures................................ 18 Sedam Tire .......................................... 6 Creekside Convenience ........................ 30 Sinclair Pharmacy ............................... 23 Creekside Fabrics, Quilts & Yarns .......... 12 S.J.F. Construction, Inc. ........................ 31 Culligan ............................................. 15 Smokey’s Bar & Grill ........................... 20 Design Art .......................................... 10 Spotlight Theater ................................ 20 DJ Beardsley & Sons ........................... 30 Stellar Spirits & Wines ......................... 13 Dolce Panepinto.................................. 12 Step by Step, P.T. ................................ 17 Edelrock Gravel Products ........................ 7 Steuben Trust Company ....................... 16 Genesee County Chamber of Com. ........ 18 SW Designs ....................................... 11 Glen Iris Inn ......................................... 3 Tackbary’s ......................................... 21 George & Swede ................................ 24 Terry A. Raszeja, Attorney at Law .......... 28 Harding Plumbing ................................. 8 Tri-County Stump Removal .................... 16 Harding’s Attica Furniture & Flooring ...... 14 Unidex .............................................. 20 Hidden Valley Animal Adventure ............ 21 Upstate Auto Group ............................. 22 H&R Block ......................................... 13 Warsaw Pennysaver ............................ 24 KCS Computers ................................... 21 William Kent Inc. ................................ 25 Ken’s Tree Service ............................... 13 Wyoming County Health Main Street Wines .............................. 11 Department ............ 4, 12, 13, 25, 29 Majestic Hill Coffee Roasters ................... 9 WNY Urology Associates, LLC ................ 31 Montgomery’s Building Supplies ............ 19 Wyoming County Chamber ................... 32 Oak Orchard Health ............................. 23 Wyoming County Historical ................... 24 Oatka Valley Snow Mobile Association ... 11 Wyoming County SPCA ........................ 29 September 2017 l GO WYOMING 3 Much to See, Taste and Do at Glen Iris Inn The Glen Iris Inn is lo- rental homes Caroline’s Oct. 28. Additional infor- spray below formed a per- passes over the glen it cated in scenic Letchworth Dining Room opens each mation about both events fect rainbow. pauses a moment longer State Park, which was vot- year on Good Friday is available at www.gle- While walking along there than at any other ed the No. 1 state park of Easter weekend, and nirisinn.com or by calling the left bank of the river, part of the valley. Inspired in the United States. The serves breakfast, lunch the inn at (585) 493-2622. Letchworth found a large by this, Letchworth chose Middle Falls, which is the and dinner daily through What is the history of two-story frame house the word “Iris”, a synonym tallest of the three major the fall season. During the the location? Glen Iris Inn’ near the remains of the for “rainbow”, and named waterfalls within the park, peak season of fall, dining website provides the fol- a burned-out lumber mill. his estate the Glen Iris. is located steps from the reservations are strongly lowing history of the histor- Owned by Michael Smith, “William Pryor Letch- Glen Iris Inn and is illumi- recommended. Caroline’s ic location: the house had been built worth was born in 1832 nated each evening. The also offers catering ser- “William P. Letchworth by Alva Palmer in 1828. to a Quaker Family of high Glen Iris Inn, formerly the vices for weddings, corpo- was looking for the perfect The view was spectacular, standing. As a humanitari- home of William Pryor rate meetings and picnics site for a country retreat and as he gazed toward an and historian, his desire Letchworth who donated and family celebrations where he could entertain the South overlooking was to have the Glen Iris, the house along with the at the Inn and throughout his family and friends. the falls, he knew he had with its scenic grandeur, founding thousand acres Letchworth State Park. One morning in the spring found his country retreat. preserved in its natural that started Letchworth Looking for even more to of 1858 he stepped off “Letchworth acquired the state so future generations State Park. do? Glen Iris Inn has two a train as it slowly ap- house in February, 1859 could enjoy the beauty so Today, the Inn offers special events coming up proached a bridge high and immediately began dear to his heart. Before overnight accommoda- this fall. A murder mystery above the Genesee River . renovations. The local In- his death on December tions ranging from Victo- dinner theater, “Audition Standing on the bridge, he dians had named the area 12, 1910, he made provi- rian style guestrooms and for Murder,” will be held was touched by the natu- “An-de-ka-ga-kwa”, mean- sions for the Glen Iris and suites at the Inn, modern on Saturday, Sept. 23. The ral beauty of the powerful ing “the place where the surrounding property to be lodges and luxury town- Fall Gourmet Dinner & In- river rushing below. Gaz- sun lingers”, and it has a gift to the people of New houses at Pinewood, as spire Moore Wine Tasting ing at the falls, he noticed been said through Indi- York State to