Top Breweries in Downtown Buffalo, NY

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Buffalo has a lot to offer for everyone, including an impressive collection of local breweries and brewpubs. We’ve assembled a list of these top breweries in Buffalo, NY. We’re mostly focusing on the downtown area, where there are so many options — you may not be able to decide where to go first. Big Ditch … Read more

Great Music Venues Near Downtown Buffalo

A photo of the Theatre District plaza sign on a sunny day in downtown Buffalo

With Fall in full swing, it’s time to dust off your cowboy boots, break out your flannel shirts, denim jackets, and cowboy hats. If you’re visiting the Downtown Buffalo area or you’re a local, there’s no better time than the Fall to enjoy great live music at one of our local Music Venues. Featuring both … Read more

Business Venue Checklist For Booking a Conference

A conference room full of people at an Ellicott business conference venue as they provide a checklist for planning your business conference

Plan your next business conference If you’re planning a conference, you’re obviously in a position where your day job is very busy. Your day-to-day involves vast amounts of responsibilities and an already overextended task list. What you don’t have time for is spending days or months researching venues and planning the intricate details of your … Read more

Top Waterfront Wedding Destinations in Buffalo NY

A night time waterfront skyline of Buffalo NY as Ellicott Development lists their waterfront venues

  Unique Fall Waterfront Wedding Venues Hotels are a popular option for weddings of any size, but they’re especially suitable for small events. Oftentimes, if you’re looking to have your special day in a scenic area like Niagara Falls, real estate is at a premium near the unique waterfront afforded by the Falls. If you’re … Read more

How to Choose a Corporate Meeting Venue

When you’re planning corporate meetings, one of the first things you need to decide is the venue. This key decision will influence accommodations, marketing, and a host of other factors. With this in mind, how can you ensure that the meeting venue you choose works for your event? The first step is to figure out … Read more

Smartphones and How to Use Them Productively at your Events

Once upon a time, the sign of a great event was the fact that all eyes were glued to the speaker or presenter at the front of the room. Thanks to technology, that’s not necessarily true. Even the most riveting speakers in the history of the world might be hard-pressed these days to look out … Read more

5 Cool Tech Options to Consider for your Next Event

You’re planning your next big event. Let’s face it – the last thing you want it to be is a snoozefest. When you’re putting together an event, you want it to run smoothly, encourage engagement, and ensure your participants leave with a positive impression of you, the event and your business/organization. When you put it … Read more

Choosing the Best Gifts for Corporate Events

When you’re planning a corporate event, you want every last detail to be perfect. You don’t want microphones giving off obnoxious reverb as your executives begin to speak. You don’t want a lunch that’s served hot when it should be cold, or cold when it should be hot. And, you don’t want corporate gifts that … Read more

7 Tips for Planning a Corporate Leadership Retreat

Corporate retreats are much more than just getting out of the office. They provide a chance for leadership teams to come together, put away distractions, and focus on their opportunities for success. When you’re planning one of these events, your focus should be on finding a space for collaboration, for connection and for innovation. And, … Read more

9 Questions You Should Ask your Venue when Planning an Event

When you’re planning an event, there are dozens of small details that can either make or break your day. While you may be able to find the perfect room for your gathering, there are still many other details you’ll need to iron out to make sure everything goes smoothly. As you’re searching for a venue, … Read more

11 Ways to Make Your Wedding Memorable

Many people call their wedding day the best day of their lives. And, for certain, a wedding is an affair to remember. After all, you’re making a commitment that you hope will last forever, and you’re doing so in the company of your family and dearest friends. You want the day to be special because … Read more

5 reasons to host your event in Buffalo

We’ve probably all looked at event invitations that drop into our mailboxes and thought, “Oh, San Francisco? Definitely. Houston? It might be a little humid. London? Yes, but only in my wildest dreams.” Having an interesting destination can influence event attendees to try to stretch their budget to make the trip a reality. One great … Read more