Spotlight On: Flourishing Hope
Flourishing Hope Child Enrichment Center has opened at 4134 Seneca St. in West Seneca, and now offers all services under one roof! Flourishing Hope provides compassionate, evidence-based support to neurodivergent children and their families through a unique blend of behavioral programming and holistic, nature-inspired practices. For more information, visit their website.
Use the interactive map to learn more about recent and upcoming development in town. Click the panel icon on the top left to view development locations, or click the full page icon on the top right to view in Google Maps.
Previous Development in the Spotlight:
The Ridge West Seneca
The Ridge opened in December of 2022, in the formerly vacant building that had been Funk Lawn Care. To learn more about the restaurant and brewery brought to us by a team of local business owners, visit their website.
Worksport
Worksport is a manufacturer of tonneau covers for pickup trucks, featuring innovative products that incorporate solar energy. Originally based in Ontario, Canada, they purchased the former Certo Brothers building in the North America Center industrial park in August of 2022. In June of 2023, they relocated their headquarters to the West Seneca facility, and production at the factory began in August. For more information on this growing company, visit their website.
Aebly & Associates
Construction is well underway at the new home of Aebly & Associates Insurance, currently located on Seneca St. in West Seneca. Their brand new two-story office building now stands where the vacant gas station was on Union Road at Center. Future plans for the property include a restaurant – for lease information visit their online listing. Or to learn more about Aebly Insurance, check out their website.
Western New York Federal Credit Union
Western New York Federal Credit Union completed the expansion at their building at 1937 Union Rd and held a ribbon cutting event in October. The addition of more drive through lanes makes it even more convenient for their members. For more information on the credit union and the services they offer, visit their website.
Brenda Babe Bridal
Brenda Babe Bridal relocated to West Seneca from East Aurora last year. She’s right across from Southgate Plaza, and she just completed a big renovation thanks to the Erie County Storefront Revitalization Program. For more information about the bridal gowns Brenda offers or to book an appointment, visit her website.
Burger King
Burger King opened its West Seneca location on Ridge Road near Orchard Park Road in August. It’s exciting to see all different types of restaurants opening in town. For more information about the new BK (or to place an order) visit bk.com.
Vaughn Collectibles
This past fall, Vaughn Collectibles moved from the northtowns to Southgate Plaza in West Seneca. They offer everything from vinyl records, to action figures, to Funko Pops. Check out some of the great merchandise at vaughncollectibles.com.
CPI Process Systems
CPI Process Systems, specialists in valve automation and controls, began a warehouse and office expansion this past fall. The company, located at 2900 North America Drive, is increasing their warehouse capacity by 3,850 square feet, which includes some new office space as well. Learn more about this local business at cpiprocess.com.
Queen City Meadery
Queen City Meadery, located in the Wimbledon Plaza on Center Road, has expanded with the addition of a beautiful new tasting room. Stop by, or learn more about mead and Queen City Meadery at queencitymeadery.com.
Clothes Mentor
Clothes Mentor, located in Southgate Plaza for years, has recently expanded to a larger space, just four doors down from their previous location. They offer gently used women’s clothing and accessories, and they have recently added online shopping as well! Check it out at clothesmentor.com.
1340 Orchard Park Road
The former Country Peddler location will soon be home to three new businesses! El Jefe Mexican Restaurant is opening there, along with a new ice cream shop. And the back building will be home to a doggie day care. More details coming soon!
Rosina Food Products, Inc.
Rosina’s meatball production plant became fully operational at 3100 Clinton Street in 2022, and now they are adding a ravioli production line at their facility at 75 Empire Drive. To learn more about Rosina’s products, visit their website.
Padrino’s Pizzeria
Padrino’s Pizzeria is now open at 16 French Lea Rd., in the former West Seneca Pizzeria location! To see their menu and hours, visit them on Facebook.
Frankie G’s Pastaria
West Seneca has another new restaurant! Frankie G’s Pastaria has officially opened at 3373 Clinton (formerly The Critchen). Check out their menu and hours on Facebook.
El Jefe Mexican Bar & Grill
El Jefe Mexican Bar & Grill is now open at 1340 Orchard Park Road, at the former Country Peddler location. Check out their website for the menu and more!
The Chalet on the Hill
You’ve heard of tiny homes. Well West Seneca’s newest building could be called a tiny shop! Seriously, though, the town is working on these in partnership with the school district and the plan is to have more chalets built to create a small marketplace. Check out the chalet that’s on display at the top of the hill next to town hall.
Alibaba Kebab
Alibaba Kebob has opened a third location in the plaza at the corner of Angle and Southwestern in West Seneca! Stop in to check out the Indian and Mediterranean Cuisine, or visit their website to learn more.
Agile Cold Storage
Agile Cold Storage broke ground on their new warehouse at 160 Empire Drive. When completed, the facility will store food products from Rosina as well as other companies.
Hearts for the Homeless Thrift Store
Hearts for the Homeless Thrift Store held the grand opening of their third location in the Seneca Ridge Plaza in early March. It is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission to clothe and feed the chronic homeless, poor and those in need. For more information, visit their website.
Sweet Baby Red’s Ice Cream Shop and Cafe’
Sweet Baby Red’s opened at 1340 Orchard Park Road in April and offers breakfast/lunch and of course, ice cream! For hours and more information, visit their Facebook page.
Corgi Candle
Corgi Candle celebrated their grand opening in Southgate Plaza (next to Sally Beauty) with a ribbon cutting on July 1st. They sell soy candles and other handmade gifts. For more information, visit their website.
Community Bank
Community Bank opened its brand new West Seneca location in June, and held a ribbon cutting event in July to celebrate. This is the first new business to move in to the old Seneca Mall site, and it’s just the start of the exciting development to come. True to their name, the team at Community Bank goes out of the way to support the local community, already donating to local nonprofits like the Queen of Heaven Carnival and the West Seneca Food Pantry. For more information about the bank and the West Seneca branch, visit their website.
