{"id":65,"date":"2024-07-24T05:13:54","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T05:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wlsvdevelopmentcorp.com\/?page_id=65"},"modified":"2026-02-24T13:33:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T13:33:05","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wlsvdevelopmentcorp.com\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F8ECE4&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; z_index=&#8221;10&#8243; width=&#8221;95%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;|auto|||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;|auto|||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; max_width__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|5%|||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;6ca64ecf-fbe3-4428-b1e8-65745f623d5d&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font||||||||&#8221; header_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|700||on|||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;55px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; width=&#8221;91.9%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>About the WDC<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|109px||18px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||6px||&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Lato,Alata&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium;\">In The WDC was formed in 2012 and in 2017, we began to revamp our mission. In 2018, we set a goal to boost support for local business and therefore began to host our meetings at local businesses, as well as started a new bi-annual event, \u2018Banter, Business, and Beverages,\u2019 to promote networking among community members of every kind! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium;\">In 2019, we met our goal of expanding our reach to a wider network of community members by hosting the Kids Mystery Event and a Teacher Nomination Giveaway. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium;\">Our goals for 2020 included bringing to life a mini grant program that would allow us to fund others\u2019 beautification and betterment projects in Wellsville, NY, which we are happy to say, we achieved and are now in our third year. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium;\">In 2021 we were able to purchase new string lights to wrap the light poles as well as two new holiday light toppers! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium;\">In 2022, we added 12 additional flower planters to line Main Street and finally brought back some of our traditional events as we found a new normal amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium;\">In 2023, we brought even more flower planters to Wellsville and partnered with the Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce and a generous donor to restore the historic clock on Main Street!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium;\">In 2024, we partnered with the Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate their 100th Anniversary. To commemorate the historic occasion, we commissioned muralist Corinn Marriott to create a Wellsville mural project at 105 N. Main St, Wellsville, adding vibrancy and energy to our community through art.<\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In 2025, a new landmark was added: the Wellsville mural was unveiled, bringing color and local pride to downtown.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Lato; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffa268;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Lato; font-size: medium;\">OUR DEDICATED BOARD MEMBERS:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium;\">Molly Cole, <em>President<br \/><\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Lato; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium;\">Mary Kate Cole, <em>Vice President<\/em><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: Lato; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium;\">Heather Joyce, <em>Treasurer<\/em><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: Lato; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium;\">Megan Freeman, <em>Secretary<\/em><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: Lato; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium;\">Carrie Redman<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: Lato; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium;\">Briana Calcote<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: Lato; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium;\">Taren Drake<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: Lato; font-weight: normal; font-size: medium;\">Marty Ferguson<br \/>Brianna Simms<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|5%|||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; positioning=&#8221;absolute&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;none&#8221; height=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/wlsvdevelopmentcorp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WDC-Team-Picture-2024.jpeg&#8221; background_size=&#8221;contain&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the WDC In The WDC was formed in 2012 and in 2017, we began to revamp our mission. 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