Buffalo, NY, August 23, 2010 - The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) recently launched a redesigned website at www.buffalocentralterminal.org, with the assistance of a local design and marketing firm, Beyondus (www.beyondus.com). The new website replaces the previous version with a brighter, more refreshed design feel consistent with the other branding efforts of the organization.
“Our Board, volunteers, and fans are excited to have a web presence that represents our group in such a professional way,” stated Derek Punaro, Treasurer of the CTRC, “Beyondus did a great job translating our requests into the design for the new site, and it will allow us to better showcase our plans for the future. This is particularly important in light of the upcoming 2011 National Preservation Conference, which will bring hundreds of like-minded preservationists from across the country to Buffalo.”
Beyondus became involved with the project after Karen Renzi, partner in the firm, attended a public tour of the Terminal in which the tour presenter expressed the organization’s need for updating its website to better reflect the progress and future of the Terminal.
“Like many others who have toured the Terminal, I was inspired and affected by this great gem in the city of Buffalo,” explained Renzi, “Even if, like me, you’ve never seen the Terminal in action, you can feel the history there and I just knew we had to get involved.”
The site’s launch coincides with the CTRC’s anticipated fall release of their Master Plan for redevelopment of the Terminal. The new site will better inform the increased number of site visitors expected after release of the Master Plan and as momentum builds ahead of the 2011 National Preservation Conference. The website highlights upcoming events, Terminal news, history, and ways individuals can get involved with supporting CTRC’s efforts. Visit the new website at www.buffalocentralterminal.org.
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About the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation
The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) was founded in 1997 to oversee the stabilization and restoration of the Central Terminal in Buffalo, New York as a mixed-use facility, offering space for public events, light industry, cultural/educational space, office operations, condominiums, retail shopping and dining and access to passenger and light rail train services. The CTRC is an entirely volunteer organization which relies on grant money, government funds, and donations to continue work on the building and to hold public events. The CTRC is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.
About Beyondus Design & Marketing
Beyondus (www.beyondus.com) provides complete design and marketing services with an emphasis on online marketing including web design, marketing strategy, SEO, social media, and database development. Founded in Salem, MA, in 2002, Beyondus partners and husband/wife team Alessandro and Karen Renzi returned to the Buffalo Niagara region with the company in 2004, where they serve clients across the United States and internationally.
Honestly, I liked the old website better. It had more of a railroad reference, which when it comes down to it, the building was a train station. This version is kind of cold and bland. Just my 2 cents.