Parade of Homes kicks off with VIP party

Bill Ross, president of the Niagara County Legislature, presents a proclamation to members of the NCBA proclaiming September “Home Show Month” in Niagara County. Pictured above from left to right are Parade of Homes co-chairwoman Rachel Leo, NCBA President Stan Swogier, Ross, Niagara County District 6 Legislator Dan Sklarski, and Parade of Homes co-chairman Bill Burg.

The Parade of Homes VIP party was graciously hosted by the Sanderson family of Kitchen World in conjunction with the opening of their new location at 5879 Transit Rd. in Lockport. This brand new showroom features 49 fully decorated kitchen displays. Pictured above from left to right are Randy, Bonnie, and Bob Sanderson of Kitchen World, Parade of Homes co-chairs Bill Burg and Rachel Leo, and NCBA President Stan Swogier.

Each participating builder in the Parade of Homes 2005 received a plaque from the NCBA honoring their achievement. Pictured above are representatives from David Homes, GreenTree Builders, Prestige Designs, Rosal Construction, and Ryan Homes, along with members of the Sanderson family of Kitchen World, local politicians, and members of the Niagara County Builders Association.

The Niagara County Builders Association is currently hosting their eleventh annual multiple-site home show, the Parade of Homes 2005. The event kicked off on September 16 with a VIP party at Kitchen World in Lockport. Niagara County’s finest builders, remodelers, and suppliers were joined by a host of local politicians and media partners for an evening of celebrating the home building industry in Niagara County

Those in attendance had the opportunity to view first hand the 49 beautiful decorated displays at Kitchen World’s new location at 5879 Transit Road. The jazz band, Metro, provided live entertainment, while the dinner catered by Donna Eick received rave reviews from partygoers.

During the brief program, Niagara County Legislative Chairman Bill Ross presented a proclamation to NCBA President Stan Swogier and Parade of Homes co-chairs Bill Burg and Rachel Leo. Ross praised the local building industry for its enormous positive impact on Niagara County’s economy. Plaques were also presented by Burg and Leo to representatives of each of the five fine builders in this year’s Parade of Homes: David Homes, GreenTree Builders featuring Barden Homes, Prestige Designs, Rosal Construction, and Ryan Homes.

The public is invited to come to Niagara County and save at Western New York’s most affordable home show. Nine custom-built homes full of decorating and remodeling ideas are being showcased in Wheatfield and Lockport in this year’s Parade of Homes. The houses are open for weekend viewing on Sept. 24 and 25 and Oct. 1 and 2 from noon to 5 p.m. There is no cost for admission or parking, allowing attendees to view the homes at their leisure. Maps of the house locations are available at www.ncbuilders.com, along with plenty of other information about the Parade of Homes.

Parade of Homes magazines may be picked up at the locations of the following golden sponsors: Kitchen World (5879 Transit Rd. in Lockport), Countrywide Home Loans (5457 Sheridan Dr. in Williamsville), at any of the six WNY 84 Lumber locations, and at every home during the show. For more information on the Parade of Homes, call the NCBA office at 693-5736.

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