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October 23rd, 2008
Just Vino Grand Opening-October 25th
On October 25, 2008 Just Vino will officially open! Visit their website by clicking the address below:

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October 20th, 2008
Just Vino Prepares to Open
While cruising down Main Street last Friday, we couldn't believe our eyes when we saw people moving around inside the Granite Works building. It looked as if the Just Vino space was operational, though in actuality, the owners had just invited some friends over to check out the progress. The good news is that Just Vino will open close to November 1st. That means that Main Street is going to be getting another injection of 'cool' when the first of the month rolls around. The work that has been done to the inside of Just Vino is exceptional. And even though we just happened to wander in, the owners had a hard time getting us out.

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May 19th, 2008
Buffalo News-Retail tenant coming to Granite Works
The Granite Works residential complex in the 800 block of Main Street in Buffalo will soon have a retail tenant. Just Vino, a European-style wine bar, will open in July in the reborn building. First Amherst Development, which converted the string of fire-scarred vacant buildings to upscale apartments in 2006, has waited to find “the ideal” retail tenants.

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May 16th, 2008
Business First-Granite Works can toast 1st tenant
Nearly two years after it opened, the Granite Works building in downtown Buffalo has landed its first retail tenant. The nearly two-year wait, however, was by design. "We were trying to be very patient," said Ben Obletz, First Amherst Development president and project developer. "We were waiting for the right use and the right project."

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May 15th, 2008
Buffalo Rising-Just Vino @ Granite Works
Buffalo's newest Wine Bar to open July 2008

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October 17th, 2007
City Of Buffalo 2006 Annual Report
Page 7 of the Mayor's Annual Report lists The Granite Works as an influential project in Buffalo's Economic Development.

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September 21st, 2007
2007 Brick by Brick Award Winner
Business First of Buffalo Best Residential - The Granite Works

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July 8th, 2007
Buffalo Spree Best of WNY
Obletz named Best Developer

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June 7th, 2007
Boy Scouts Of America Horizon Citizen of the Year
Obletz honored in appreciation of outstanding contributions to the local community and dedication to serving WNY.

October 6th, 2006
Business First
Downtown renovation project solid as granite
September 21st, 2006
Buffalo Rising
Open For Business @ Granite Works
September 20th, 2006
Buffalo News
Pioneers in resettling downtown (.pdf)
June 26th, 2006
Buffalo Rising
The Mansion @ The Granite Works
June 3rd, 2006
Buffalo News
Reveling in a great revival (.pdf)
December 1st, 2005
Buffalo Spree
Downtown Housing: Hot and Getting Hotter (.pdf)
November 4th, 2005
Business First
Rehab building gives Main Street a boost (.pdf)
March 18th, 2005
Business First
Obletz hopes to spring forward on $3M project.
January 9th, 2004
Business First
First Amherst receives second chance at project.









May 1st, 2006
Amherst Chamber of Commerce Zenith Award Winner
Obletz accepted the Zenith Award from the Amherst Chamber of Commerce, honoring First Amherst Development Group for exhibiting superior dedication to maintaining the highest standard of ethical performance and professional service to its customers.













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