Bob Confer, vice-president of Confer Plastics, Inc, has been awarded one of Business First's prestgious "40 Under Forty" awards. Here's the newspaper's initial news release...
'40 Under Forty' class revealed'
A diverse group of honorees ranging from private-sector leaders to educators and a top executive at the Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel make up the 17th annual Business First "40 Under Forty" class.
The 40 honorees - all under the age of 40 - are being recognized for their records of professional success and community involvement. A six-member panel made the selections.
"Once again, I am overwhelmed by the quality of this year's 40 Under Forty class," said Jack Connors, Business First publisher and president. "Our community is fortunate to have these 40 individuals active and involved. My congratulations to all of them and thanks for all they do."
This year's 40 Under Forty honorees will saluted at a luncheon Nov. 13 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. More than 800 people are expected to attend.
The panelists - all past 40 Under Forty winners - included chairperson Carol Houwaart-Diez, president of the United Way of Niagara; Brett Begley, owner, ABC Hardware & Rental, Buffalo; James Domagalski, partner, Hiscock & Barclay LLP, Buffalo; Michael Faso, vice president of finance and business development, Independent Health; Fatima Morrell, principal on assignment, Buffalo Public Schools; and Connie Stives, Computer SOS, Buffalo.
Houwaart-Diez was selected in 1994, Begley in 1999, Domagalski in 2001, Faso in 2002, Morrell in 2004 and Stives in 2005.
This year's event is sponsored by Hodgson Russ Attorneys LLP and Citizens Bank.
Tickets for the event are $50 or $500 for a table of 10. For tickets and information, contact Kim Schaus at 541-1656 or kschaus@bizjournals.com.
'40 Under Forty' class revealed'
A diverse group of honorees ranging from private-sector leaders to educators and a top executive at the Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel make up the 17th annual Business First "40 Under Forty" class.
The 40 honorees - all under the age of 40 - are being recognized for their records of professional success and community involvement. A six-member panel made the selections.
"Once again, I am overwhelmed by the quality of this year's 40 Under Forty class," said Jack Connors, Business First publisher and president. "Our community is fortunate to have these 40 individuals active and involved. My congratulations to all of them and thanks for all they do."
This year's 40 Under Forty honorees will saluted at a luncheon Nov. 13 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. More than 800 people are expected to attend.
The panelists - all past 40 Under Forty winners - included chairperson Carol Houwaart-Diez, president of the United Way of Niagara; Brett Begley, owner, ABC Hardware & Rental, Buffalo; James Domagalski, partner, Hiscock & Barclay LLP, Buffalo; Michael Faso, vice president of finance and business development, Independent Health; Fatima Morrell, principal on assignment, Buffalo Public Schools; and Connie Stives, Computer SOS, Buffalo.
Houwaart-Diez was selected in 1994, Begley in 1999, Domagalski in 2001, Faso in 2002, Morrell in 2004 and Stives in 2005.
This year's event is sponsored by Hodgson Russ Attorneys LLP and Citizens Bank.
Tickets for the event are $50 or $500 for a table of 10. For tickets and information, contact Kim Schaus at 541-1656 or kschaus@bizjournals.com.
