Category: Shop Local/Small Business

  • Here Comes Hollow Day!

    Here Comes Hollow Day!

    For Clarence Hollow residents and businesses, Saturday May 21st will be their day to shine. A day long schedule of events includes a walking tour, food and music all designed to show off everything Clarence Hollow. The full experience kicks off with Flower Days at the Clarence Hollow Farmers’ Market (10717 Main Street). From there…

  • Clarence Pharmacy Makes Vaccination A Team Effort

    Clarence Pharmacy Makes Vaccination A Team Effort

    We’ve been living with the pandemic for over a year, and the development that promises to bring back normalcy again is the vaccination effort that’s now underway. A leader in these efforts is Clarence Pharmacy (9500 Main Street Suite 500), which has already inoculated thousands of Clarence residents against the virus that causes COVID-19. Kevin…

  • ‘Tis the Season to Shop Local

    ‘Tis the Season to Shop Local

    We all want to help our neighbor, especially at this giving time of year.  For many local small businesses it’s anything but business as usual, and many are suffering from the “negative” effects of COVID.  The good news? There are many ways you can support small businesses while finding something for everyone on your list…

  • Core Concepts Pilates and Wellness – A Clarence Gem

    Core Concepts Pilates and Wellness – A Clarence Gem

    Ever wonder about the interesting studio on Main Street in Clarence called Core Concepts Pilates and Wellness (9055 Main Street)?  You know, the one with the cute figure on the sign  – not far from Sheridan?  Well, it is a great locally owned and operated boutique fitness studio and wellness center offering Pilates, personal training,…

  • Face Fitness Opens At Main Center

    Face Fitness Opens At Main Center

    Skin care spa Face Fitness has become the second new business to open this month at Main Center of Clarence, located at 9560 Main Street across from the Clarence High School. Face Fitness, which bills itself as the first spa in Western New York dedicated exclusively to skin care, has been providing science-based aesthetics to…

  • Fresheez Opens Across From High School

    Fresheez Opens Across From High School

    As of 7am this morning, there’s a new choice for Clarence High-Schoolers and and anyone near Main Street looking for a fresh, delicious meal. Fresheez, a purveyor of sandwiches, salads, soups and smoothies, becomes the first new business to open at 9560 Main Street at Main Center of Clarence. Town of Clarence Supervisor Patrick Casilio…

  • Goodrich Rally Shows Why Shopping Small Is A Big Idea

    Goodrich Rally Shows Why Shopping Small Is A Big Idea

    For the fifth year in a row, Goodrich Coffee & Tea (9450 Main Street) owner Richard Budde opened his doors and gave away free coffee to all comers. Once again, a steady stream of shoppers poured into the independent coffee shop he’s run from this corner of Central Main since 2008. Small Business Saturday in…

  • Start Small Business Saturday With FREE Goodrich Coffee

    Start Small Business Saturday With FREE Goodrich Coffee

    It’s that time of year again. Saturday November 24th is Small Business Saturday, and once again Richard Budde of Goodrich Coffee & Tea (9450 Main Street) is giving back to the Main Street community that’s helped his business grow.  Goodrich Coffee is giving away FREE coffee from 10-11am, and will be holding a drawing for…

  • Goodrich Coffee & Tea Celebrates 10 Years On Central Main

    Goodrich Coffee & Tea Celebrates 10 Years On Central Main

    Vision: Main Street is now a part of the Town’s Master Plan, but one of the first significant changes in what is now known as Central Main happened way back in 2008, with the opening of Goodrich Coffee & Tea at 9450 Main Street Clarence. The independent coffee shop has seen a lot of changes…

  • Canine Academy Celebrates 20-Year Labor of Love

    Canine Academy Celebrates 20-Year Labor of Love

    Clarence business owner Colleen Hitchcock has a lot to be proud of. This month her business, Canine Academy (9270 Main Street), celebrates twenty years in business! Colleen began her venture in Alden, but quickly decided Clarence was the best place to grow her business, and Canine Academy has operated from its current Main Street Clarence…