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Powers shift: A new generation takes over leadership of Powers Ventures Nick Powers recently took the reins of Powers Ventures as president, with his father, Joe Powers, stepping back a bit into a less hands-on chief executive role. The new title places Nick Powers in charge of the six businesses under the Power Ventures umbrella – Canadian Honker Restaurant, Canadian Honker Catering, Rochester International Event Center, Pinnacle Catering, Mayowood Stone Barn and J. Powers at the Hilton. 5:30 am, Apr. 5, 2021 × Joe Powers and his son, Nick Powers, of Powers Ventures,...

“He was more than my father. He was truly my best friend,” he said. Many of the personal things Chafoulias did for people were never made public, like the news of his many prominent development projects. There were always quiet stories of him forgiving rent payments until a store could get on its feet, or giving a young entrepreneur free office space to start a business. Retired restaurateur Jeff Eastman, who managed the Centerplace Galleria mall for 18 years, remembers Chafoulias as more than a boss. “He actually is the man who saved my life. He and others met with me one day, and he a...