NOW this … Teamwork
NOW this …
Teamwork.
Teamwork.
It separates the good from the great. It’s communication, reliability, enthusiasm, support, unity …
Within our community, you’ll find examples of teamwork around every corner. When you combine the hustle of local businesses with the heart of charitable organizations, it creates an unparalleled collaborative energy.
Plan a visit to the Nannen Arboretum any given day and discover the power of teamwork and volunteering. Our local master gardeners selflessly donate their time to ensure the tree park and its history remain a special place for residents and visitors. It is an 8-acre sanctuary for hundreds of trees, shrubs, perennial flowers and herbs. Enjoy a nature walk through its majestic collection, embrace the Japanese stone garden, then make your way to the far end of Lake Nipponica to the scenic Amano Hashidate Bridge. Along with its regular team of volunteers, the Nannen Arboretum Society periodically receives a helping hand from the outside. Case in point: Members of ERA Team VP Real Estate are organizing a volunteer day (scheduled for next week), when they’ll put their painting skills to good use to apply a fresh coat on the picturesque bridge. It’s this dynamic pairing of a working company coupled with team building that makes a difference within a community.
“Our team is continuously seeking ways to contribute to our community - big or small - so when the opportunity to help the arboretum came up, we jumped on it,” Kaysie Griffith, ERA’s Vacation Rental Manager & Communications Specialist told me. “We all have a love for the arboretum and are looking forward to helping enhance it for the community to enjoy for years to come.”
The Alley Katz, a lovely group of avid gardeners (green thumbs are popular here in our Tree City USA, if you haven’t noticed), volunteer every Tuesday morning - every summer - to keep Ellicottville’s downtown business district beautiful. They certainly have done an amazing job with this year’s flower barrels and hanging plants. These masters of potted perfection are dedicated to our town and maintain a commitment to our community out of pure enjoyment and passion to create one-of-a-kind floral masterpieces. And thanks to our Village DPW crew who ensure these beautiful pieces are watered regularly, our town is a showcase of colorful allurement.
Those who regularly find themselves on the mountain bike trails have the privilege of enjoying the sport thanks to the efforts of businesses and volunteers alike. Dennis Baldwin, owner of Bike & Bean, along with members of WNYMBA (Western New York Mountain Biking Association) host trail maintenance days throughout the season, inviting other avid bikers and community members to lend a helping hand in maintaining the public-use trails. The trail system stems from state land onto Holiday Valley and HoliMont property, with both resorts leading efforts to keep their share of quality trails in prime condition for the masses. It’s a unique connection that attracts two-wheeled, dirt loving visitors from all over.
When businesses and volunteers come together, it becomes a powerhouse of amazing effort, producing positive results for not only those who reside here but those who come to visit us as well. Like they say: do good, feel good. It is astounding to see so many of our local businesses stepping outside the box to lend a helping hand in so many different ways.
Keep up the great work, Ellicottville!
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Brenda Perks is the owner, editor and designer of ellicottvilleNOW and owner of DesignPerks, a graphic design company affiliated with the local media/marketing agency, PandaGoat Media. You can reach Brenda at brenda@ellicottvillenow.com.
