During the current crisis, it is more important than ever to support local businesses. And the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is making it easy to do so by offering discounted gift cards (a $25 value for just $20) on their website. At a time when we continue to stay safe at home, buying these gift cards will help the small businesses that make Ellicottville the amazing destination that it is navigate this challenging time.

At the time of writing, participating businesses include Alexandra, Ava Grace Fashions, Balloons Restaurant, City Garage, Cupcaked Bakery, Daff Dry Goods, Dina's Restaurant, Ellicottville Brewing Co., Ellicottville Greens, Ellicottville Oasis Spa, Ellicottville Salt Cave, E-Ville Spirits, Finnerty's Tap Room, Gado Gado, Jefferson Inn B&B, Kazoo II, Monroe Street Brick & Brew, Nature's Remedy, Tim & Bonnie's Pizza, Villaggio and Winery of Ellicottville. To order these cards which can be used online (for those establishments offering that option), over the phone for curbside pick up, or at a later date when businesses fully reopen visit www.ellicottvilleny.com/gift-card-special.

Also, Holiday Valley Mountain Resort has announced that it will be extending its 2020-21 Early Ski Pass Sale until June 15th (www.holidayvalley.com/winter/passes). Now not only can you get the best rates on next season's Classic or Ultimate Pass, you can also take advantage of their fee-free installment plan and make four easy payments throughout the summer. And for further peace of mind, if for any reason you are unable to use your pass for the 2020-21 season, you can defer it to 2021-22 as long as you notify them by November 15, 2020.

In addition, HoliMont has extended the 2020-21 Early Bird Special on its Weekday Experience Ski Pass until May 29 (www.holimont.com/product/weekday-experience-pass). The pass includes 10 weekday lift tickets (excluding December 24 - 31), three group ski or snowboard lessons, pass holder discounts, and a credit of up to three vouchers for unused weekday pass punches for the 2019-20 season.

So, let's take advantage of these great savings and support Ellicottville's local merchants to show how much we appreciate their contribution to the community, whether you're an existing resident or contemplating a future move to the area once things open up again. Their ingenuity and creativity continue to ensure that Ellicottville is a great place to be and by showing them our support we can all do our part to make sure it stays that way!