Got the following press release from a guy looking to build the relationship and tourism, it seems, between Buffalo and Canada. He’s created canuffalo.com
We may not have a new, shiny Peace Bridge, but at least we have this guy fighting for us.
For whatever it’s worth, check out his site. It’s a little amatureish at this point, but at least he’s trying.
WHAT’S A CANUFFALO?
It’s the Name of a New Website that Supports and Promotes the Idea of Regionalism Between Western New York and Southern Ontario.There are many business and civic leaders promoting the idea of economic regionalism between Western New York and Southern Ontario. Most prominent among them was the late Ted Rogers, owner of Rogers Communications and the Toronto Blue Jays. Canuffalo.com is helping to promote this concept by providing links to quality Western New York and Southern Ontario websites. There is also an interactive page called “Canuffalo Talks” which has a blog, forums, live chat and more for its members.
“It is a website whose time has come” said Rob Coffey, the administrator of the site recently stated. “Although you see the topic of regionalism popping up in the news as being something new”, it’s been a reality for residents of both areas for generations”.
Canadians and Americans, up until recently, traveled back and forth between the borders with hardly a thought. Since 911 restrictions have been tightening and this Summer you will need a passport or special identification to be allowed across the border. With longer border crossing delays, fluctuating gas prices and a rapidly changing economy, a lot of people are now taking time to plan their cross border trips.
“I started Canuffalo to put all of the resources that people need to visit, travel or vacation in the area in one place” he said. “There are some terrific websites out there providing quality content but they’re mostly limited to local geographical areas. Also a lot of good ones are buried in the search engines and are difficult to find. Most people don’t have the time or patience to seek them out”.
The website is easily navigable and areas are broken down by region, county and municipality. On these pages you’ll find quality pre-screened links to events, dining, entertainment, sports, lodging, tourism and more. Travel resources are located right on the main page with current information on customs, border delays, road construction, travel weather, public transportation among others. There’s even a link to finding the best gas prices in your local area. The unique thing about Canuffalo, besides its name, is that it has assembled the best of the best and put them all in one place.
“The other thing I wanted to do with this website was provide a social connection between the residents of our two countries” said Coffey. “I was looking to create a place where the residents of Western New York and Southern Ontario could express themselves, share ideas and argue differences”.
On ‘Canuffalo Talks’ there are forums, a blog, live chat and the ability to upload photos and video. If you like, you can even start your own group.
If that was not enough, the website also includes a free online classified ad section for its visitors.
The economic ties between businesses in Southern Ontario and Western New York continue to grow annually. Regionalism is an economic reality. By providing a platform where residents of the area can interact and discuss their similarities and differences, Canuffalo is helping this process along.
In closing Coffey said “The theme of the website is to promote prosperity and friendship for both of our countries”. He continued “The prosperity end of it is being done by others; I want to help with the friendship part”.
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If you’d like more information about the website call me at 716-631-0773 or email at admin@canuffalo.com.
