FRANASIAK OF CALAMAR APPOINTED TO SERVE AS BOARD CHAIRMAN FOR WORLD TRADE CENTER BUFFALO NIAGARA

(April 16, 2012, Wheatfield, NY)  Kenneth M. Franasiak, CEO & Chairman of Calamar, a full service real estate organization comprised of development, construction, property management and finance & investment divisions, was appointed to serve a three year term as Board Chairman for World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara. 

World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara (WTCBN) has been serving companies and business leaders in our bi-national region of Southern Ontario and Western New York for 23 years.  As a strong global business resource, WTCBN plays a vital role in the regional economic development of our bi-national region connecting businesses to the global economy, forming new partnerships, new growth opportunities and new revenue streams.

"I am honored to have been appointed as board chairman for this prestigious organization." said Franasiak.  "WTCBN collaborates with organizations and businesses in our bi-national region where there is an abundance of cross border commerce and helps facilitates the process.  Our own company, Calamar, has assets and operations both here in WNY and Southern Ontario so I truly appreciate the mission of the WTCBN and what it represents.  I am looking forward to furthering their mission as an international leader in commerce.  WTCBN is a great vehicle for local companies to access global business organizations.