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ABOUT

Founded in 2014 as a 501c3 Non For Profit organization, the Chippewa Alliance was created by local business leaders and Chippewa Residents to work together on reviving Chippewa as Buffalo’s premier Entertainment District by implementing a safe and aesthetically pleasing “work – live – play” environment. 

Our Vision

Chippewa Alliance is an active and invested group of stakeholders widely recognized as the driving force for economic development, beautification and safety of the Chippewa Community. Through the alignment of community interests and values we will make Chippewa the most sought after destination for entertainment, living, learning and working in the City of Buffalo.

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Economic Empowerment

We strive to foster empowerment and revival of economic growth in the Chippewa district and greater Buffalo area.

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Area Beautification

We seek to help restore the Chippewa district to a new level of beauty that attracts residents, businesses and visitors.

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Community Safety

We work to help make the Chippewa Community the safest it's ever been, welcoming visitors and residents of all ages.

Committees

Branding, Marketing, Safety, Bar & Restaurant

CHAIRS
Chris Ring   |   Jay Manno

MEMBERS
Lisa Zaccagino   |   Rick Serra   |   Dave Metz   |   Mac Spencer   |   Derek Paradowski

Design & Planning

CHAIR
Sean Flury

Finance

CHAIRS
Mike Sherry   |   Rocco Diina

Governance, Nominating, Membership

CHAIRS
Laura Zaepfel   |   Lisa Zaccagnino

Board Members

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Chris Ring
President

Rec Room

Tom Liptak
Tom Liptak
Vice President

Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak, LLC

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Mike Sherry
Treasurer

M&T Bank

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Lisa Zaccagnino
Secretary

Barclay Damon

Rachel DeDomenico
Rachel DeDomenico

Soho, Buffalo NY / Frankie Primo’s +39

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Rocco Diina

Northwest Bank

Mike Even
Mike Even

Visit Buffalo Niagara

Conor Hawkins
Conor Hawkins

Buffalo Pub Concepts

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Jay Manno

Soho, Buffalo NY / Frankie Primo’s +39

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Sean Flury

Uniland Development

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Laura Zaepfel

Uniland Development Company