Grand Island Dispatch, July 13, 2007
by Angelo Grande
Island Happenings chairman
Chamber director

The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce hosted Island Happenings in conjunction with KidBiz on Saturday, June 30, in the Town Commons, with more than 50 business vendors and 50 KidBiz participants. The weather was fabulous and the Rock band, The Strangers, provided a great musical sound to create a festive atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you to all who attended, and to all who participated in this great annual community event that is growing in popularity every year. Of course, this would not be possible without the assistance of all our valued sponsors, Fuccillo Chevrolet, Niagara Frontier Publications (Island Dispatch/PennySaver), Bleich Inc., Carol Ann’s Hair Fashions, Creative Leather Concepts, First Niagara Bank, First Investors Corp., Grand Island Women of the Moose Lodge 180, North Point Embroidery, state Sen. Antoine Thompson, TCA Consultants (Technology Camp of America) and Sam’s Club.

The participants this year showcased many creative products and services. Many vendors reported they received very good feedback from the attendees. Participating in this year’s event were: 10100 Inc., Arbonne International, Avon, Beth Newton, Bleich Inc. (Miracle Ear), Citizen

At Island Happenings Dawn Bonora, independent sales consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics, displayed a wide variety of skin care, makeup and fragrance products. Bonora also is a member of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. (photo by Fred Claus)
 

Corps Council, Claudia Preve, Connie’s Creations, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Cowabunga Kettlecorn, Creative Leather Concepts, First Investors Corp., Fuccillo Auto Park (WJYE), Fun Flops, Grand Island Moose Lodge Women of the Moose, Grand Island Dance Studio, Grand Island Traffic Safety, Grinders Skatepark, Home and Garden Party, Island Turf Care, Kathy Schifano, KR Communications LLC, Lisa Justus, Market America, Mary Kay, Meagan McCormick, Niagara Frontier Publications, North Point Embroidery, Patricia Cancilla, Pure Soaps’n Stuff, Realty USA, Relay for Life, Rolling Meadow Studios, Sam’s Club, Scott and Spencer, Signature Homestyles, Soma Cura, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Stack’d Wood and More, Tastefully Simple, TCA Consultants Inc., Mary Lenz, Shred-It, St. Stephen’s School, Tupperware - Marcia Kraden and the U.S. Coast Guard