Ellicott Development has a new current project underway and depending on how you look at it, it could be considered three new current projects. EDC will be developing three new buildings on a 4.1 acre site along Onondaga, Eighth, and Center Streets in Lewiston. The buildings will all be two stories but other than that, they will be unique.
Building one will hold space on the first floor for a proposed restaurant. There will be room for this restaurant to have a drive thru and upper patio and ...
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Five Reasons Buffalo is Great for Businesses
Cash is Shuffling into the Pockets of Entrepreneurs in Buffalo
Buffalo's renaissance is in full swing. Now is the ideal time to explore the possibilities and see what the area can do for your new or existing organization. Here are five reasons why business is booming in Buffalo.
1. Resources
If you're a budding entrepreneur or an experienced business owner, there are ample resources to help you start a business. There are research grants, low-interest loans, tax exemptions and all kinds ...
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Shop Local at A City of Buffalo Artists Market Dec. 9
It’s not always easy finding a holiday gift for someone. You’ll need to make sure it is something they will love, something they will use, and something they don’t already have. If the gift you have in mind fits all these requirements you can buy the gift and then deal with the hassles of wrapping it. Don’t forget you will also have to conquer the challenge of going to the store to pick the gift up, something many of us dread during the holiday season. Instead of dealing with the stresses of ...
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905 Elmwood Ave Project Has Begun
Get ready for big changes in scenery on the corner of Elmwood and Delevan. On October 5th, Ellicott Development demolished the gas station/food mart found at this corner in preparation for the construction of the new 905 Elmwood to begin. We believe that our plans for this location will truly suit the surrounding area of Elmwood and Delevan.
After demolition, the second step will be cleaning up the site and in more ways than one. Because of leaking gas tanks, the ground at 905 Elmwood is ...
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What Time is the Right Time to Open a Restaurant?
So, you have a great idea for a restaurant and are ready to strike out on your own. The question is, however, is now really the time? When exactly is the right time to make such a big move?
According to Ohio State University researchers, 57 to 61 percent of new restaurants fail within three years. Many failed ventures can be traced back to poor planning. Unfortunately, many people act too impulsively when setting up new restaurants simply because they're so certain they have a great idea that ...
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Looking for space to open a new restaurant in Western New York?
Working with restaurants is something very familiar to Ellicott Development. We have a wide variety of desirable, high traffic locations and have already worked with a number of establishments to help them find the perfect space for their business. Large or small, chain or local, the EDC commercial leasing team will work with any restaurant. ...
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Check out this Great Buffalo Video
Since its founding, Buffalo has been home to innovators and entrepreneurs - that legacy continues today. 43North has teamed up with Buffalo Niagara Enterprise and Paget Films to tell the story of a forward-looking city with a proud past.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-YgcN-en3U ...
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