The Central Terminal needs your expertise.
The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) seeks to fill Board of Director vacancies. The Terminal has begun to see new life, and the momentum continues to grow. Special events such as the upcoming Oktoberfest are imperative, as they raise critical community awareness issues. Restoring the nostalgic clock would not have been possible without the proper people in place to conduct the massive restorative operation.
The CTRC is a 501-C3 non-profit corporation that owns and has been preserving and restoring the Buffalo Central Terminal. They are now accepting expressions of interest in serving on its Board of Directors from members of the community.
Qualified applicants should possess skills in at least one of the following areas:
- Building Preservation
- Community Organization
- Fund Raising or Grant Writing
- Real Estate Development
- Public Relations
- Legal Affairs
- Project Management
- Administrative
- Events Management
- Any skill deemed appropriate to advance the CTRC mission.
Interested applicants should attach their resume to a letter of interest and mail to: CTRC Board of Directors P.O. Box 1330 N. Tonawanda NY 14120



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