BUFFALO, N.Y., SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 --AAA Western and Central New York celebrated the Grand Opening of its new AAA Orchard Park Travel and Insurance Center in Orchard Park today. Orchard Park Town Supervisor Mary Travers Murphy, Orchard Park Chamber of Commerce President Don Lorentz, and AAA President/CEO Tom Chestnut participated in the formal ribbon cutting ceremony.
Located at 3475 Amelia Drive in Quaker Crossing, this facility ushers in a new look and method of taking care of members’ travel needs. “This state-of-the-art AAA Travel and Insurance Center is easier to locate, offers better access for our clients, and overall is more conducive to serving the needs of more members,” said Tom Chestnut, President/CEO of AAA Western and Central New York. The retail facility was previously located at 3364 Southwestern Boulevard.
The AAA Orchard Park Travel and Insurance Center features the AAA.com Internet Café, flat screen plasma TV’s, and an area for home and automobile insurance transactions. Passport photos, luggage and other travel essentials are also available.
AAA will continue its Grand Opening with a week-long celebration, September 22 – 27, featuring specials, discounts, and giveaways for members and travelers, including a grand prize New York City theatre package for two. Various travel, tour, cruise and AAA “Show Your Card and Save” partners will also be participating.
The phone number for the AAA Orchard Park Travel and Insurance Center is (716) 675-4900. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
As Upstate New York's largest motoring and travel organization, AAA provides its 880,000 members with travel, insurance, financial, and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1900, AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited at www.AAA.com.
(Back Left to Right) Orchard Park Chamber of Commerce President, Don Lorentz; Orchard Park Town Supervisor, Mary Travers Murphy; AAA Western and Central New York President/CEO, Tom Chestnut; and AAA Orchard Park Travel and Insurance Center Manager, Darlene Ryan cut the ceremonial ribbon accompanied by Buffalo Jills (Front Left to Right) Eileen, Brandi, Laura, and Lynn officially opening AAA’s new Travel and Insurance Center in Orchard Park.
Contact:
Shaun Seufert (716) 929-3600
Diana R. Dibble (315) 453-5904
Wally Smith (716) 626-3225
