# Cars & Coffee @ Eastern Hills Mall (NOT run by Matt) **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 28, 2014, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790 "2014-03-28T08:42:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 45
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2016, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/881 "2016-04-22T08:21:38Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > You’re very negative :lol: > > Do you want to find a solution or are you just mentioning reasons why things won’t work? LOL, I’m not negative. Just giving you scenario based on my experience from running events in WNY for over 20 years. I’d love to see it happen, but there are a lot of things against events in this area. I pick and choose my battles for the events that I run. Plus you’re going to get that other group that comes in that cause problems, and you have to deal with it. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2016, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/882 "2016-04-22T08:45:14Z")
> [@camarojoe](#): > > LOL, I’m not negative. Just giving you scenario based on my experience from running events in WNY for over 20 years. > I’d love to see it happen, but there are a lot of things against events in this area. I pick and choose my battles for the events that I run. Plus you’re going to get that other group that comes in that cause problems, and you have to deal with it. Solving problems is what I do 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2016, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/883 "2016-04-22T16:44:45Z")
> [@camarojoe](#): > > … I’ve been running car shows and cruises for 25 years… > [@camarojoe](#): > > I’ve been doing shows and cruises for 20+ years… > [@camarojoe](#): > > … Just giving you scenario based on my experience from running events in WNY for over 20 years… ![http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/really-tell-me-more.gif](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/7/a/7a3fc6ade9f74b531d7af6cf3349f3d9443f6f54.gif) 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2016, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/884 "2016-04-23T04:11:46Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > ![http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/really-tell-me-more.gif](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/7/a/7a3fc6ade9f74b531d7af6cf3349f3d9443f6f54.gif) > > 🙂 :tup: Guess I stated that point… ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2016, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/885 "2016-04-23T12:38:55Z")
> [@EvoMR](#): > > Same here and my son loves the muffins at Orchard Fresh. Same!! ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2016, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/886 "2016-04-26T15:21:31Z")
They posted this on FB ![https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/13029695_603500306482639_5852945724617975201_o.jpg](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/13029695_603500306482639_5852945724617975201_o.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2016, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/887 "2016-04-26T18:17:56Z")
Nice! I can see my truck. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2016, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/888 "2016-04-26T18:28:53Z")
I can’t find my car… j/k 😃 ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 12:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/889 "2016-04-27T00:36:45Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > I can’t find my car… j/k 😃 Nobody even has to zoom in to find that thing. Add it to the list of objects seem from space. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_New\_York](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dfb087/32.png) [@Mr\_New\_York](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_New_York)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/890 "2016-04-27T10:58:53Z")
I want to reassure everyone that Cars and Coffee Buffalo is still going to happen, however some concerns need to be addressed and some things need to change moving forward. I am confident all changes will be for the betterment of the event, and I hope everyone understands why these changes need to happen. I am finalizing the new location this week, and some loose ends with insurance/permits/security are getting tied up shortly as well. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/891 "2016-04-27T11:38:59Z")
👏 ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/892 "2016-04-27T12:05:07Z")
Is the next one going to be May 15th? (assuming all the loose ends are tied up by then) ---
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2016, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/893 "2016-04-27T12:08:56Z")
Sounds promising ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2016, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/894 "2016-05-08T17:41:57Z")
Is this on for next Sunday? ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_New\_York](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dfb087/32.png) [@Mr\_New\_York](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_New_York)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2016, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/895 "2016-05-12T09:31:10Z")
To all, I wrote up a fairly lengthy post on the Cars and Coffee page, feel free to read it as your discretion. The long and short of it: We have several locations that are offering to host us, however to do so we need to have insurance, permits, security, and pay a usage fee. These total in excess of $1500 per event. We operate on a zero cost and zero profit system right now, and this obviously won’t work with the new circumstances. Since this is a community event, rather than me deciding that the community should pay to attend, or if there should be commercial sponsors, etc I will open it up to a community decision. We are not meeting this month, and instead will finalize a plan for our future home. If the community wishes to continue this event, then we will have to come together as a community to decide. There are plenty of people that will not wish to contribute their effort or time, and that is fine. There are plenty of cruise nights and car shows every night of the week that require nothing of you. For those that understand what this event is, and wish to see it continue I have no doubt Will be able to assist and ensure that this happens. Your thoughts are appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2016, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/896 "2016-05-12T09:51:17Z")
@**[Mr. New York](http://www.nyspeed.com/member.php?u=46523)** I’ve sent you a PM. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2016, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/897 "2016-05-12T10:26:15Z")
Seems like finding a local car dealer and maybe a couple local businesses to sponsor would be your best bet. Between the spectators and participants it’s a good amount of people to pitch it as an advertising opportunity. Just doing a quick search for “cars and coffee sponsors” it’s obvious a lot of other cities cars and coffee meets are paying for their events that way. As I’d expect most of the sponsors are automotive related (car dealers, detailers, stereo shops etc). The key here is the event has to be properly managed if you expect any business to want to be associated with it. No business wants to advertise at an event where attendees are stealing from stores, tearing up lawns and being told to leave by the police. It sounds like you’ve taken the time to reassess how the events are run based on the greatly increasing popularity which is good because I doubt you’ll get many 2nd chances in a community as small as WNY. ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2016, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/898 "2016-05-12T11:48:58Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Seems like finding a local car dealer and maybe a couple local businesses to sponsor would be your best bet. Between the spectators and participants it’s a good amount of people to pitch it as an advertising opportunity. Just doing a quick search for “cars and coffee sponsors” it’s obvious a lot of other cities cars and coffee meets are paying for their events that way. As I’d expect most of the sponsors are automotive related (car dealers, detailers, stereo shops etc). > > The key here is the event has to be properly managed if you expect any business to want to be associated with it. No business wants to advertise at an event where attendees are stealing from stores, tearing up lawns and being told to leave by the police. It sounds like you’ve taken the time to reassess how the events are run based on the greatly increasing popularity which is good because I doubt you’ll get many 2nd chances in a community as small as WNY. not a bad idea - a lot of dealers have been bringing cars to display anyway, I’m sure they’d at least listen. ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2016, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/899 "2016-05-12T12:53:18Z")
I wouldn’t have a problem paying an entry fee. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2016, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790/900 "2016-05-12T12:56:17Z")
Charge entry which will cover all fees then donate all profits to a charity each month. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790.md?page=44) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-coffee-eastern-hills-mall-not-run-by-matt/268790.md?page=46)