It would be in the best interest of all ARRG members (or anyone opposing the rezone project) to attend the annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner on Tuesday May 15. The guest speaker is Carl Calabrese, former Supervisor of the Town of Townawanda and former Deputy Erie County Executive. He will speak on establishing "Coalitions for Community Building", and effort on the local level to advocate projects that create jobs, create wealth, strengthen neighborhoods and improve the individuals and community's quality of life.
What a timely subject! Exactly how would this Wal-mart (and other stores) project improve our quality of life?
While the Chamber has not taken an "official" stand on the rezone project, various leading members have made it known that they feel "any business is good business", while some individual chamber members are less than pleased about the proposed project, feeling that their livelyhood is threatened by the "big box" and large competition.
So, the content of Mr Calabrese's speech should be most interesting. Anyone can attend the dinner, but reservations are required by calling 937-6177 by this Tues, May 8. Cost is $18 per person. The dinner is at the Whistle Stop 6pm cocktails (cash bar) with dinner at 7pm.
This is another event where your appearance is important. The ARRG members are everywhere. In March we held a distinquished speakers event at the American Legion, and last week we hosted a Clean Up Day (although the Boy Scouts really did most of the hard work).
Please plan to attend, and show the rest of the community that we are several hundred members strong, and we care about what's happening in our town and village.
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