Chautuauqa County Chamber of Commerce and Mayville/Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce host a ribbon cutting for Mayville Dental Arts, located at 2 Memorial Drive. The business is operated by Dr. Erin Pender and her husband, Brian Pender. Submitted photo

MAYVILLE — The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and the Mayville/Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce held a new member ribbon cutting for chamber member Mayville Dental Arts, 2 Memorial Drive, March 14. Dr. Erin Pender and her husband, Brian Pender, took over the dental practice. Pender’s father was also a dentist. The family has deep roots in the area, as Brian Pender is the grandson of the late Don and Elsie Hogan. The Penders and their three young daughters are pleased to be a part of the Mayville area and look forward to contributing to its success. Joining the Penders to celebrate were Jean Lobaugh, Mayville/Chautauqua Community Chamber treasurer; Don Emhardt, Mayville/Chautauqua Community Chamber board member and town of Chautauqua supervisor; Lisa Vanstrom, representing Senate District 57; Katrina Fuller, representing Congressman Tom Reed’s office; Ken Shearer, village of Mayville mayor; and Jim Warner.

The Penders will also hold an open house for their ‘patients and friends’ on Thursday, April 4, from 4:30 p.m. to close at Big Inlet Brewing, 6169 Elm Flats Road, Mayville. There will be a cash bar available at the open house as well as a food truck on site.