Mellon & Co. is pleased to welcome two new hires to the Mellon & Co. family. The Western New York Web design company recently hired former intern Emily Ciraolo, an integrated marketing communications (IMC) master’s student at St. Bonaventure University, and Kathy Coulter, an administrative expert and avid volunteer.

Ciraolo, who holds a bachelor’s in journalism and mass communication from St. Bonaventure, worked as an intern from March to May, and was asked to join employee status as the assistant marketing director after demonstrating a high level of understanding in the IMC field.

As an intern and employee, Ciraolo continues to gain valuable experience in the fields of online communication and Web site content management.

Ciraolo comes from diverse background having previously interned for both for-profit and not-for-profit companies, including National Fuel Gas Co. in its corporate communications department in Williamsville, N.Y., and BonaResponds, St. Bonaventure’s volunteer disaster-relief organization, as it’s public relations director. In addition, Ciraolo served as the 2008-09 president of American Advertising Federation for St. Bonaventure’s advertising firm, The Stalwart Group.

While completing her master’s, she continues to work as a graduate assistant in St. Bonaventure’s office of communications.

In May, Mellon & Co. welcomed another new member, Kathy Coulter, as client services coordinator.

Coulter comes from a rich background in the field of customer relations and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. In addition to her duties at Mellon & Co., she currently works as the membership secretary at the Olean Family YMCA. She previously worked as an administrative assistant at the Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services. In addition, Coulter has a wide-range of experience at a variety of business offices, including Western New York several law and social services offices. She holds an associate’s degree in administration and computer programming from New Kensington Commercial School in New Kensington, Pa.

Outside of work, Coulter, a mother of two boys, has devoted much of her time to volunteering in the local community. She currently serves as chairperson of Staff Parish Relations Committee at Christ United Methodist Church and also as a Leadership Team member at the church.

For more information on Mellon and Co., visit mellonco.com or contact Rachel Blovsky, marketing director, at (716) 372-5996.

There is something for everyone! Visit Ellicottvilleny.com and find information on everything from Amish trails to area casinos and nightlife, exhibits and museums, and a variety of sports.

Through photo galleries and videos, site users will discover all that Ellicottville and the surrounding areas have to offer on the new Web site recently commissioned by the Chamber of Commerce and designed by Mellon & Co.

This new, well-organized site, Ellicottvilleny.com, is an efficient tool for locals as well as tourists—something everyone should take advantage of.

Site visitors can easily navigate the site and quickly find information on local events, businesses, dining, and shops.

Out-of-town guests can browse through the “Accommodations” section and find a place to stay for a night, a vacation or longer by searching through a wide range of bed-and-breakfasts, camp grounds, condos and hotels and motels.

The business directory feature allows site users to search using categories and access the contact and address information and even directions to the place they are looking for—whether that is a restaurant, hotel or spa.

To stay on top of Ellicottville happenings, news and information, users can sign up for the Chamber newsletter by simply entering their e-mail address on Ellicottvilleny.com using a secure form.

For more information on the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, visit Ellicottvilleny.com or contact them directly, at (716) 699-5046.

For more information on Mellon and Co., visit mellonco.com or contact Rachel Blovsky, marketing director, at (716) 372-5996.

If you’re looking for something to do this summer, you won’t have to look far. The Southern Tier is on the verge of a busy, fun-filled summer. There’s something for everyone, including music, festivals, great food, art, history, sports and more!

Here’s a short breakdown of some of the popular events this summer:

Don’t just celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, check out the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo July 3-5. Sponsored by Sommerville Valley Riding Stables, enjoy a professional rodeo at affordable prices, or just come for the Western trade show, chicken barbecue, concessions and crafts. Tickets are available by calling (716) 699-4839.

The Gazebo Series also starts on July 3 and runs through August 6. Every Thursday from 7-9 p.m., enjoy a free concert at the Village Gazebo. Bring a blanket and the family, sit outside and enjoy the fresh summer air. If you wish to be an entertainer call David Elder at (716) 833-3281.

The first week of June is a busy week! Take a drive to Cuba to celebrate Dairy Week June 3-6. Treat yourself to a carnival, tractor pulls, games, food, music and fun. A parade will be held on June 9. For more information, call (585) 968-2530.

If dairy isn’t your thing, play golf with the Bonnies at Bartlett Country Club in Olean at St. Bonaventure University’s Athletics Department will host its annual Golf With The Bonnies tournament. To sign up or for additional information, contact Barb O’Keefe at (716) 375-2282 or e-mail bokeefe@sbu.edu.

On July 17 and 18, take a short drive and visit the Zippo Fan Fest at the Zippo Case Visitors Center in Bradford, Pa.

On your way, stop at the Wellsville Balloon Rally on July 17 at Island Park on Route 417. The event runs through July 19. The hot air balloons are a site you won’t want to miss. Visit www.wellsvilleballoonrally.com for more information.

What would summer be without golf, golf, and more golf? For all you golfers and fans, check out the Ellicottville Golf Classic at the Holiday Valley Resort July 21-22. Enjoy a wine and European beer tasting, uptown barbeque, great entertainment and a Fantasy Casino Night. Call (800) 349-9099 for tickets.

During August 8-9, treat your taste buds to the Taste of Ellicottville. There you can sample the best of 22 fine restaurants. The event will take place throughout the village from 12-4 p.m.

To experience a world-class competition, visit the IBO World Bowhunting Championships at Holiday Valley August 12-15. This event will bring 2,000 competitors and their families from over 20 countries. Call (716) 699-2345 for more information.

And to experience some more local competition, cheer on the teams at the Gus Macker Tournament in Olean August 14-16. The three-day event will be organized by and benefit both the Olean High School Sports Boosters and the Olean City School District Foundation. For information on sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities, contact John Irving at (716) 397-8223 or Meme K. Yanetsko at (716) 372-4433.

That was just a preview of things to add to your summer to-do list. For a complete list of events in the Olean area, visit oleanny.com, and to check out all the summer happenings in Ellicottville, visit ellicottvilleny.com. Don’t miss out on all the fun!

Mellon & Co. is pleased to announce the launch of its new Web site at mellonco.com.

The new Web site is easy to use and navigate. Site visitors can learn about the many Web design and marketing solutions Mellon & Co. offers for any business needs. Visitors can check out the updated portfolio feature, displaying recent projects. They can find all the information they need, including our downloadable media, with a few simple clicks.

Prospective customers can download our proposal planner. Once they have filled it out, Mellon & Co. can start to prepare a quote based on their wants and needs. And if they’re interested in learning more about other projects, the business or Mellon & Co., they can download forms for it all, giving them the information they need right at their fingertips. All they have to do is hit print!

Site visitors can also check out Mellon & Co.’s Facebook and Twitter pages via links on the homepage. Like before, they can also check for recent news by viewing the blog.

But, that’s not all. Mellon & Co. plans to launch two additional Web sites: one for its highly intuitive content management system, Mellon EditPro, and another for the technology sector the company, MellonTech.

Mellon EditPro allows customers to create, modify, organize and remove content from their Web sites. It is one of the best ways to provide their customers with fresh information all while saving time and money.

MellonTech offers technology support, computer repairs and sales as well as consulting for all computer-related needs.

Mellon & Co. is interested in feedback on the new Web site. E-mail the company at info@mellonco.com, visit mellonco.com or contact Rachel Blovsky, marketing director, at (716) 372-5996.

12 months. 12 songs. 1 goal.

In January, Mae, an American rock band formed in 2001, released its fourth album, “The House That Fire Built.”

But it’s not just an album or song title. It’s a mission.

Mae has teamed up Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit that believes every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live and has built more than 300,000 houses around the world. The band will donate all of the album proceeds to build a home for Rhonda Floyd and her three children in Newport News, Virginia.

Mae and Mellon & Co. are asking you to help by visiting whatismae.com. You will write the story, follow the roadmap and, last but not least, donate and download.

Each month, Mae will release a song. Web site visitors can listen to the songs for free or donate at least $1 for a download. Since Jan. 1, the band has released two songs, “The House That Fire Built” and “Boomerang,” raising over $12,000. Over the course of the next 10 months, the band hopes to reach $65,000.

In the meantime, fans will get to know the Floyd family, watch the progress as their home is built and by next December have collected all 12 songs to complete the album.

But Mae doesn’t plan on stopping with this project. With the help of Mellon & Co., the band is committed to funding humanitarian projects around the world and plans to keep their fans updated through whatismae.com.

“Like a fire that spreads without boundaries, we can ignite a change in this world if we work together,” Mae posted on whatismae.com. “Take this music and this mission and run with it.”

Mae started when Jacob Marshall, drums, and Dave Elkins, vocals and guitar, wrote their first song, “Embers and Envelopes,” in Marshall’s living room. The band’s name is an acronym for Multi-sensory Aesthetic Experience based on a college course taken by Marshall.

In 2003, the band signed with Tooth and Nail Records and released its first album, Destination: Beautiful. In 2005, Mae released its second album, The Everglow, which peaked at No. 51 on The Billboard Top 200.

The band split from Tooth and Nail in 2006. Mae released its third album, Singularity, with Capitol Records in 2007. Singularity peaked at No. 40 on The Billboard Top 200.

In 2008, Mae split from Capitol Records. The band is currently run independently. Current members include: Marshall, Elkins, Zach Gehring on guitar and David Pogge on drums.

To check out Mae’s project and listen to its music, visit whatismae.com. Download any of their songs for a small donation, or tune in to the media player located on the page.

Mellon & Co. is doing its part the best way it knows how—integrated marketing communications. The Olean, N.Y.-based company has agreed to partially fund the What Is Mae project by developing the Web site and other marketing communications projects.

Join the cause, make a difference and help spread the fire. Visit whatismae.com.

For more information on Mellon & Co., visit mellonco.com.

Mellon & Co. announces the launch of a brand new Web site for Custom Creations Fine Jewelry. Based out of Olean, N.Y., Custom Creations takes your thoughts and designs your dreams, creating jewelry as unique as you.

Custom Creations, a full-service jewelry store, sells jewelry for any occasion. The store’s owners Terry and Marianne Klein have more than three decades of experience in the industry. Terry holds certificates in diamonds and diamond grading from the Gemological Institute of America. Custom Creations currently employs three full- time bench jewelers, including Terry.

The online store allows visitors to easily browse the shop’s unique collection of platinum bridal rings, wedding bands, Celtic jewelry, diamond fashions, birthstone jewelry, colored gemstone fashions and religious jewelry. For fun or some help making an important purchase, shoppers can click on the stone of the month feature, gift giving guide or jewelers’ tips.

A secure shopping basket makes purchases safe and convenient. Shoppers can easily contact the store through an E-mail form or call the store directly for help.

With Mellon EditPro, a content management system (CMS) from Mellon & Co., the Kleins have full access to the Web site. New items can be added and updated and orders can be processed with just a few clicks. An inventory system manages online purchases against in-store stock to help ensure all sales are filled and quality customer service is maintained.

If you are shopping for that special someone or want to treat yourself, visit ccgem.net. For more information on how Mellon & Co. can help you, visit mellonco.com. 

Neighborworks Home Resources is now accepting applications for its newest home repair program.  The program is funded through the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s Residential Emergency Services to Offer (Home) Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) program.  RESTORE offers money to pay for emergency repairs to eliminate unsafe conditions in homes owned by the elderly when the repairs need to be completed quickly.  The household income limit to be eligible is 80% of median for Cattaraugus County.  For example, a two-person household can have a maximum gross household income of $33,700.  At least one of the homeowners must be age 60 or older and must live in the house needing the emergency repair.  Examples of expected repairs include fixing a leaking roof, repairing or replacing a broken heating system, repairing an electrical hazard, or repairing an emergency plumbing problem.  For an application, please contact NeighborWorks Home Resources 209 N. Union Street, Olean, NY, 716-373-4100, or www.nwhomeresources.org.

There is a parking ban in Ellicottville each winter on Washington Street (between Jefferson and Mill Streets) and on Monroe Street (between Elizabeth and Martha Streets) from 4 am until 6 am beginning December 1 and ending March 31.  This ban is applied consistently throughout the designated time period regardless of the amount of snowfall received.  Residents and visitors are reminded not to block sidewalks when parking near intersections in the Town/Village, as they will be ticketed.  Access to the sidewalks is required for the sidewalk plow to be used effectively as well as for the safety of pedestrians.