Village of Angola
County: Erie County
Population: Less than 5,000
Village Hall: (716) 549-1126

The Claddagh Commission's goal to provide a work environment for their clients by purchasing and restoring the old Angola Theater was the catalyst that instigated the revitalization of the Village of Angola. The Claddagh Commission is a non-profit organization that provides residential and day services to disabled adults.

City of Elmira
County: Chemung County
Population: 10,001 to 50,000
City Hall: (607) 737-5644

The Coach USA Center was intended to rejuvenate Elmira's Central Business District and was identified as the major catalytic project in the City's Comprehensive Master Plan adopted by the Elmira City Council in December 1998. This project is the result of a collaborative effort of many parties including the private sector, city, county, state, and federal governments, and has resulted in the Central Business District becoming a destination for sports and entertainment in the region.