As the month of May came to a close so did National Preservation Month. Corning's downtown is known for its rich history of glass and glassmaking, beautiful brick sidewalks, historic architectural preservation, and restoration efforts.

Corning's Gaffer District would like to encourage the community to support Small Business Week, April 30–May 6, 2017.

Irvine Wealth Planning Strategies (IWPS), LLC, 10 E. Market Street, is celebrating their first year in business. Owner, Amy Irvine wants to thank the community for their support and encouragement by giving back.

Corning's Gaffer District stands among more than 200 downtowns across the nation, in the America's Main Street contest hosted by Independent We Stand, an organization that supports independently owned businesses and encourages people to buy local.

Pip's Boutique, 89 E. Market Street, is celebrating 36 years in business. Owner, Sarah Files invites her loyal customers and the public to attend Pip's Boutique 36th Birthday Celebration complete with cupcakes and lemonade on Monday, April 3, 2017.

Corning's Gaffer District is pleased to announce that Peg Davis, MS, CRT has moved her counseling practice and The BodyMind Wellness Center to a new location, 23 West Market Street on the second floor in suites 208 and 209.

Corning's Gaffer District welcomes a new salon, Strands Salon located at 77 E. Market St specializing in precision cuts, custom colors, formal styles, makeup, facial waxing, and personalized hair styling and makeup lessons to Corning's downtown.

Corning's Gaffer District is proud to announce that it has received the 2016 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence, making this the third consecutive year.

Corning's Gaffer District is pleased to announce the Grand Opening Celebration for My Shawarma (127 W. Market Street) on Sunday, May 15 from 11am–5pm.

The national small business movement, Independent We Stand, announces the quarterfinalists, including Corning's Gaffer District, of the 2016 Independent We Stand "America's Main Streets" contest.