It is that time of year in Buffalo. Spring is finally here, and so are the Food Trucks! They are ready to serve you lunch all spring and summer long. The trucks will be parked in the Pocket Park at 589 Ellicott on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus from 11:30 a.m. to noon every Tuesday through Friday. The August schedule is below. We look forward to seeing you here!
It was great to see everyone at Buffalo Bike To Work Day @ BNMC yesterday. The sun was shining, the coffee was good, and the energy was amazing. Congratulations to our friends at NFTA, winners of the 2026 Bike Battle for the most miles travelled using sustainable transportation options during the month of May.
Thanks to Evolve Fitness, Go Buffalo Niagara, Go Bike, and Reddy Bikeshare for making the event extra special. Here are a few photos to enjoy. Happy biking all summer long, Buffalo!
Thanks to all who joined us for Campus Connect yesterday evening. It was a fun time and great to see so many of you from our campus community! The puppies from Queen City Pitties came to say hi, and our friends from Jack Rabbit served some delicious food and drinks. Special shoutout to Shared Mobility, Inc., Reddy Bikeshare, and GoBuffalo Niagara. You guys are the best.
We can’t wait to see you again on the last Thursday of June and all summer long.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC) is proud to announce Community Connections Day, presented by Community Bank, a free, family-friendly event designed to connect residents with vital health resources, wellness programming, and community services—all in one place.
Taking place on Saturday, March 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the UB Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Community Connections Day invites neighbors from across Buffalo to learn, taste, and connect through a dynamic lineup of interactive experiences.
Attendees will enjoy:
“This event reflects BNMC’s commitment to building a healthier, more connected community,” said Beth Machnica, Director of Health and Well-Being. “Community Connections Day is about breaking down barriers—making it easier for individuals and families to access the resources they need to live well.”
Open to the public and free of charge, the event aims to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where community members can engage directly with organizations, providers, and programs that support overall well-being. Lunch will be provided, and registration is encouraged but not required.
Community Connections Day is part of BNMC’s broader mission to foster a vibrant, collaborative ecosystem that advances health, innovation, and opportunity for all residents of Western New York.
Event Details
What: BNMC Community Connections Day
When: Saturday, March 28, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: UB Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 955 Main Street
Cost: Free and open to the public
About Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
BNMC brings people together to create positive social and economic impact within our community. We manage the premier innovation district and economic engine of WNY, the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, and are building an innovation ecosystem that focuses on breaking down barriers to a higher quality of life for all in our region. Today, we manage a 120+ acre urban innovation district that is home to over 200 public and private companies with over 16,000 employees, which brings 1.5 million patients and visitors annually to our Buffalo district. www.bnmc.org.
Buffalo, NY — NFTA (the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority), The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC), the University at Buffalo (UB), and their partners announce the soft launch of the Buffalo All Access Pilot Project, an innovative transportation solution designed to make it easier for Western New York residents to travel around the region with an emphasis on the neighborhoods around the Medical Campus. The new project introduces on-demand shuttle services enabled by a user-friendly mobile app, website, kiosks, and a call center—creating a more flexible, accessible way to connect to healthcare, jobs, grocery stores, and other community destinations.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s ITS4US Deployment Program, the Buffalo All Access program features:
Buffalo All Access is launching as a pilot program, with operations scaling up between January and May 2026 as the system is refined based on real-world use. Service levels will expand as more people use the system. The system will transition to long-term operations in May 2027.
Robert Jones, Deputy Director of Public Transit at NFTA, said, “We are delighted to lead this project for our city and beyond. This system connects our bus and rail network so that riders from across our region have better access and ease of movement.”
“All Access is the result of an incredible collaboration between community groups and public agencies working together,” said Jamie Hamann-Burney, Chief Strategy Officer for BNMC. “We’re excited to open the program to the public and continue to help build a transportation system that better meets our community’s needs.”
Dr. Benjamin Cashaw, President of the Fruit Belt Coalition, aka Fruit of the City, noted, “This new service will be invaluable for our residents—whether they need to get to an appointment, or pick up groceries, the door-to-door service Buffalo All Access provides will be a lifeline for many.”
Ray Zylinski, Project Integration Manager at VIA, said, “The enhanced accessibility features on the Buffalo All Access system will ensure greater safety, while providing enhanced ease of movement for our VIA constituents and all who face accessibility challenges.”
Pilot Shuttle Service Schedule
Two on-demand shuttle services will be phased into operation in February and March: The All Access Loop and NFTA Community Shuttle. A map of the service area is included below. During the initial phase, shuttles will operate on the following schedule:
All Access Loop (Scheduled Service Monday – Friday):
The All Access Loop shuttle service launched on February 2, 2026, connecting fixed stops with key destinations on and around the BNMC. This is the first fully automated on-demand bus deployed to the public in the country. It will be staffed at all times by a safety attendant who can take over manual driving. Shuttle operations are managed by ADASTEC, a company with automated bus deployments in Michigan and Europe, and a team of UB professors with expertise in transportation engineering, computer science, universal design, and other fields, oversee its deployment. To ride the shuttle, you must book a shuttle trip through the Buffalo All Access mobile app.
NFTA Community Shuttle (Monday – Friday):
The NFTA Community Shuttle service will launch on March 2, 2026. This service allows riders to request pick-ups and drop-offs within the shuttle area during the midday hours, offering even more flexibility for appointments, errands, and work or school schedules, even to pick up lunch, or groceries! To ride the shuttle, you must book a shuttle trip through the Buffalo All Access mobile app or through a kiosk at the BGMC lobby or Summer-Best Metro Station.
How to Get Started:
Residents, employees, students, and visitors to the Campus, aged 18 or over, are encouraged to download the Buffalo All Access app and sign up to begin using the service. By signing up early, users will help shape the future of the service and transportation in Buffalo.
More information, including how to download the app and register, is available at: https://bnmc.org/transportation/buffalo-all-access/
Shuttle Service Area Map:
About Buffalo All Access
Buffalo All Access is part of a concentrated effort to improve transportation access and mobility across Buffalo, with a focus on inclusivity, ease of use, and connections to essential services. The system brings together innovative technology and community-focused design to create a transportation structure that works for everyone. The initiative is led by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) in strategic partnership with BNMC and a collaborative network of stakeholders — including the Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC), University at Buffalo, City of Buffalo, NITTEC, Kaleida Health, Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center, VIA, Heart of the City Neighborhoods, and the FruitBelt Coalition aka Fruit of the City, Inc. Consultant partners for the project include ICF, ETCH, RSG, and the Open Doors Organization. The Buffalo All Access project is partially funded by the US Department of Transportation.
About NFTA
The NFTA is a regional multi-modal transportation authority responsible for airport and surface transportation in Erie and Niagara counties. NFTA businesses include a bus, rail, and ADA paratransit system, two commercial airports, and transportation centers in Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
About Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
BNMC brings people together to create positive social and economic impact within our community. We manage the premiere innovation district and economic engine of WNY, the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, and are building an innovation ecosystem that focuses on breaking down barriers to a higher quality of life for all in our region. Today, we manage a 120+ acre urban innovation district that is home to over 200 public and private companies with over 16,000 employees that brings 1.5 million patients and visitors annually to our Buffalo district. www.bnmc.org.
The BNMC Transportation team hosted an NFTA 101 Lunch and Learn session at Canisius University to present the wide array of transportation options offered by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to students and the wider community.
The program was made possible through our partnership with Clean Mobility Buffalo.
Thank you to our knowledgeable presenters from the Center for Self Advocacy! Check out everything you need to know to get started taking the train or bus. Explore your options for paying fare to figuring out your route, and what to do when you get to your stop.
Thank you to all who joined us on October 23, 24, and 25 for our largest and most impactful symposium to date. Over 250 attendees from 6 countries joined our conference, powering three high-energy days. Here are some of our key takeaways from our expert speakers and panelists:
“It was inspiring to see such strong alignment across sectors from policy to payers, all recognizing that food is more than fuel; it’s fundamental to health outcomes and cost reduction.”
Soil Health = Human Health.
Local and Regenerative Agriculture Took Center Stage
Blue Zones Lifestyle for Longevity
Women’s Health Across the Lifespan
Nutrition for Sports Performance featured diverse perspectives from the NFL, the Army, and Women Athletes
Clinical Adoption and Continuing Medical Education
What People are Saying
Images by Pat Cray @yungpainkiller
The sunshine arrived just in time, and it was all smiles at Happy Campus, July edition. Thanks to all who shopped in the market, enjoyed the delicious food from Half Luna Empanadas and Chef Paolo Bettini, and drinks from Jack Rabbit—special thanks to Scoop Shop Consignment, Bee Sweet Cup Cakery, Awesome Paws Animal Rescue, and our amazing musical guests Wind and Wire. We had a great night! Here’s a photo gallery for your enjoyment. We can’t wait to do it again in August!
Thanks to all the people and puppies that joined us for our Happy Campus Happy Hour event yesterday evening. Special thanks to Fattey Beer Co., Second Chapter Bookstore, MenalynSkyn Co., Collegiate Village, and last but by no means least, the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter. The puppies made our night! Here are a few photos of the fun and festivities.
BNMC is proud to be a partner in Clean Mobility Buffalo. This morning, the initiative was launched at a press event. Read on for the full news release and more information on this transformative program.
Buffalo, NY — June 25, 2025 — Clean Mobility Buffalo, an alliance of organizations and neighborhood leaders advancing transportation solutions through projects that connect people and places, today launched its Clean Commute program, for East Side employers to incentivize and support employees who travel by public transit, walk, carpool, or bicycle to work, with a ribbon-cutting at Viridi on E. Delavan Avenue.
“We’re excited to provide extensive Clean Commute resources and amenities that make it easier for employees and residents to get to work, school, and other destinations,” said Kim LaVare, project manager for Clean Mobility Buffalo. “We’re breaking down transportation barriers that impact job retention and new employment opportunities, reducing pollution, and supporting the health and wellbeing of the neighborhoods surrounding local businesses.”
The Clean Commute program provides transportation benefits and builds awareness about transportation options for employees commuting to companies, universities, hospitals, and other organizations on Buffalo’s East Side.
Energy technology company Viridi is the first to launch Clean Commute for its employees, with program introductions also planned for Canisius University; Erie County Medical Center; Harmac Medical Products, Inc.; Kaleida Health; and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
“At Viridi, we believe clean energy should be accessible not just in the grid, but in everyday life. Being the first to launch the Clean Commute program reflects our deep commitment to our employees and to our East Side community. This initiative supports our vision for a more resilient, cost effective, equitable, and connected Buffalo,” said Jon M. Williams, Chairman & CEO, Viridi.
“Our mission is to connect people to meaningful careers—and that includes removing barriers that stand in their way. Transportation is one of the biggest challenges our workforce faces. Clean Commute helps ensure our people can get to work reliably, safely, and sustainably, opening doors to long-term employment and community stability,” said Jeff Conrad, Executive Director, GreenForce.
Clean Mobility Buffalo’s Clean Commute program includes:
Clean Mobility Buffalo partners the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC) and GO Buffalo Niagara are actively working with local institutions to implement Clean Commute by developing commuter policies and programs.
“We’re grateful to NYSERDA and our participating anchor companies for their efforts to connect people to clean and affordable transportation options. Transportation has a big impact on access to jobs and on overall quality of life, and the more we all work together to create reliable options, the stronger and healthier our neighborhoods will be,” said Jamie Hamann-Burney, Chief Strategy Officer, BNMC.
“GO Buffalo Niagara is thrilled to celebrate these partnerships with East Side anchor institutions who are leading the way in innovative employee transportation benefit programs. Together, we are advancing efforts that not only improve mobility and reduce environmental impact but also create healthier, more connected neighborhoods. We aim to inspire other employers to invest in sustainable, accessible transportation options and look forward to replicating these initiatives across Western New York as we continue working toward a cleaner, healthier, and more equitable future,” said Christine Krolewicz, Program Manager, GO Buffalo Niagara.
Clean Mobility of Buffalo is supported by a $10 million award from NYSERDA’s New York Clean Transportation Prizes program to implement efficient, affordable, and accessible transportation solutions across Buffalo’s East Side.
ABOUT CLEAN MOBILITY BUFFALO
Funded by New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) under the New York Clean Transportation Prizes program, Clean Mobility Buffalo is an alliance organized by LISC NY, Clementine Gold Group and Heart of the City Neighborhoods—and activated in East Side neighborhoods by project partners including Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Coalition for Economic Justice, East Side Bike Club, GObike, and Reddy Bikeshare. Together as partners—working with and for the community—these dynamic organizations are championing a shared vision for a cleaner, healthier, and more connected East Side, identifying current transportation challenges and introducing innovative, environmentally friendly, and health-conscious alternatives for all. Learn more.
ABOUT BNMC
BNMC creates positive social and economic impact within our community and the premier innovation district and economic engine of WNY, the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. The BNMC breaks down barriers to a higher quality of life for the region, spearheads new models around sustainable energy, environments, and transportation options, and manages a 120+ acre urban innovation district that is home to over 200 public and private companies with over 16,000 employees and 1.5 million patients and visitors annually. Learn more.
ABOUT GO BUFFALO NIAGARA
GO Buffalo Niagara is the transportation management association for Western New York, promoting active and sustainable options for commuters. We help organizations and individuals reach their health, financial, and environmental goals with tools and resources to reduce our community’s reliance on personal vehicles. Learn more.
ABOUT VIRIDI Viridi is transforming energy storage with its proprietary fail-safe lithium-ion battery technology. Viridi’s battery energy storage systems (BESS) feature breakthrough anti-propagation technology, preventing propagation and significantly reducing the risk of lithium-ion battery fires. Viridi’s commercial-scale BESS is among the first and only to be installed in an existing, occupied space, setting a new benchmark for safety and reliability. Engineered for seamless integration into virtually any environment, the BESS combines advanced AI and connectivity to deliver unparalleled remote monitoring and energy optimization. Viridi enables clean, scalable energy solutions across industries, paving the way for a safer, more sustainable future. Learn more.
Thanks to everyone who came out for Buffalo Bike to Work Day @ BNMC and joined us for Breakfast in the Pocket Park. It was great to see you all! What a fun and energizing start to the day! Special thanks go to GOBike, Reddy Bikeshare, Independent Health, NFTA, Unapolegitic Coffee, and Evolve Fitness, who joined to celebrate with us.
For lunch, we enjoyed a lunchtime ride to @GOBike over on Broadway. Here are a few photos of the events. We can’t wait to do it again next year!
Thanks to everyone who stopped by our Happy Campus event last night! Beautiful weather joined us for the evening too, and a great time was had by all.
Special thanks to Fattey Beer Co, and all of our vendors in food, fashion, olive oils, and Bee Sweet Desserts.
Stay tuned for news about the next one on the last Thursday of June, and we will see you at the same time, same place for another great evening.
Welcome to Buffalo Spring and Food Trucks 2025! Beginning May 1st, lunch will be available every Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pocket Park at 589 Ellicott. The schedule for the month of May is below, and we look forward to seeing everyone! On Tuesdays, Dimples Pancakes will be serving breakfast from 9 am – 1 pm.
For Immediate Release
Healthy Options Restaurant Week returns to Western New York March 24 – 30
Week begins with free samples of Healthy Options at “Taste of Health” event
BUFFALO, N.Y. (March 17, 2025) – Western New Yorkers will have the opportunity to try new restaurants, support local businesses, and positively impact their own health as part of this year’s Healthy Options Restaurant Week presented by the Independent Health Foundation, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals, and the food delivery service appétit.
March is National Nutrition Month, and this is the third year of this unique restaurant week in Buffalo which will run from March 24-30, offering a variety of ways to discover how eating out can, in fact, be a healthy experience.
Menu items have been analyzed by a registered dietitian to meet Healthy Options standards for calories, fat, saturated fat, and sodium.
The week kicks off on Monday, March 24 with the Taste of Health from 6-8 p.m. at the Northland Workforce Training Center (683 Northland Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. 14211). The free community event features samples of Healthy Options menu items from participating restaurants along with live cooking demonstrations, a book signing, health screenings, and education.
“As research continues to show evidence of the impact of food and diet on health outcomes, we are proud to work with community-based partners, like the Independent Health Foundation, to create educational resources about, and access to, nutritious meal options,” said Beth Machnica, Director of Health & Well-Being for the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. “We hope Healthy Options Restaurant Week serves as a catalyst for Western New Yorkers to learn that it is possible to nourish yourself with tasty, healthy food and enjoy local restaurants.”
Participating restaurants include (menu items subject to change):
For more details, visit Healthy Options Restaurant Week online at healthyoptionsbuffalo.com/restaurantweek.
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The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus institutions and partners have announced their STEM Summer Programs for the coming year. The schedule features an array of science and technology programs for Western New York High Schoolers, offering area teens a host of hands-on learning opportunities at the area’s leading centers of medicine and research.
Students can view the full schedule, check registration deadlines, and apply for all programs using the button below.
BNMC’s Health and Well-Being team announced a full schedule of programs for all to enjoy this year. There will be an array of fitness classes, cooking demonstrations, guided walks, workshops, and more.
Beginning this month, and continuing throughout the year, fitness classes will take place every Wednesday from 5 – 6 pm at the Innovation Center at 640 Ellicott. Sessions include yoga, a fitness boot camp, dance therapy, and cross-training. Once spring arrives, classes will move outside to the Pocket Park at 589 Ellicott.
The team will also host a series of workshops focused on nutrition, mental health, cooking demonstrations, and guided walks on Campus throughout the summer months. Workshops are monthly from 12 – 1 pm in the Innovation Center.
All programs are free and for everyone, regardless of fitness level or experience. You can download the full calendar here.
Buffalo, NY – September 2024 – The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC) Health & Well-being
Department is proud to announce the 4th Annual Food as Medicine Symposium, “Culture. Cuisine.
Community: Savoring A Healthy You,” which will take place on October 18th and 19th, 2024, at the
University at Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
This exciting two-day event will bring together renowned national experts alongside local leaders to
discuss the most pressing issues in the food-as-medicine movement. With a mission to improve health
outcomes, reduce disparities, and advance a more equitable food and healthcare system for all, the
symposium promises to inspire meaningful conversations and innovative solutions.
The Food as Medicine Symposium highlights Buffalo’s commitment to fostering health and wellness
through food. Attendees will hear from prominent voices in the field, including keynote speaker
Benjamin Perkins, MA, MDiv, Founder & CEO of Upstream Impact, Solutions Consulting, LLC, who will
deliver a thought-provoking address titled “Love’s Labor Found: A Meditation on Fidelity, Equity, and
Dignity in our Work.”
The symposium will cover a broad range of topics, including:
Buffalo’s East Side will be recognized during the opening remarks, and the event will also feature
engaging roundtable discussions on innovation in food and health, fireside chats, and practical working
sessions. “We’re thrilled to continue growing this annual event,” said Beth Machnica. “This year’s theme
reflects our commitment to building a healthier community through culturally relevant and equitable
food and healthcare systems. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, an entrepreneur, or someone
passionate about the intersection of food and health, there will be something for you.”
The full schedule and further details are available at www.BNMC.org.
Date: October 18-19, 2024
Location: University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
You can register here to join the event.
About Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
For more than twenty years, The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus organization (BNMC) has been a driving force of Buffalo’s
economic renaissance. Throughout its management of the growth of Buffalo’s premier innovation district, the BNMC has
foregrounded smart economic, social, and environmental development, prioritizing health & well-being and sustainability. Today, the
BNMC is focused on the next phase of Buffalo’s ongoing resurgence, cultivating inclusive innovation in partnership with our
community, and launching the IC Success (Innovation Community Success) program to support aspiring entrepreneurs from all
backgrounds to help them start or grow a business. Program graduates will form the heart of Buffalo’s growing Innovation
Community comprised of businesses large and small in an array of disciplines leading the region’s next wave of economic
development and growth. www.bnmc.org
Thanks to everyone who joined us for BNMC’s recent Happy Hour By Train event! It was so nice to welcome all of you, especially those trying transit for the first time. We met at Allen Street Metro Station and took a quick train ride to happy hour at Fattey Beer Co. downtown. Our train group was matched with a driver who left at the same time in a car. Guess who got to Happy Hour first? Of course, it was the crew who took transit.
Here are some photos from the event. We can’t wait to do it again! To learn more about transit, and the incentives available to everyone who works on the BNMC, visit BNMC Transportation.
All pictures by Pat Cray @yungpainkiller.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the BNMC Block Party at Kaminski Park yesterday! The weather was beautiful and gave us the perfect backdrop to come together, eat, laugh, and dance.
Thanks also to our amazing partners and collaborators who made it all happen.
Special thanks to NFTA, the Buffalo AKG, and all the amazing vendors who came to showcase their businesses and work in our community. Here’s a photo gallery by photographer Jean Rios to enjoy!
The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC) has announced a new partnership with the community-backed crowdfunding platform Kiva. Kiva allows small businesses to receive loans at zero interest for up to three years with no fees. This new partnership provides an important opportunity for anyone starting or growing a business in Buffalo and Western New York. Uncomplicated access to financial tools and resources adds a vital new component to our region’s small business ecosystem.
Kiva loans range in size from $1,000 to $15,000 with no interest for terms from 12 – 36 months. Kiva loans do not have barriers like credit scores and other hurdles that come with more traditional financing options for businesses.
BNMC is a Kiva Trustee Partner, which means we can work with directly with businesses to fast-track and endorse their applications. Those seeking this resource, or any assistance with their application should contact our Capital Access Manager, Kyria Stephens at kstephens@bnmc.org
To learn more about this new opportunity you can visit Kiva at the BNMC website here.
About Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
For more than twenty years, The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus organization (BNMC) has been a driving force of Buffalo’s economic renaissance. Throughout its management of the growth of Buffalo’s premier innovation district, the BNMC has foregrounded smart economic, social, and environmental development, prioritizing health & well-being and sustainability. Today, the BNMC is focused on the next phase of Buffalo’s ongoing resurgence, cultivating inclusive innovation in partnership with our community, and launching the IC Success (Innovation Community Success) program to support aspiring entrepreneurs from all backgrounds to help them start or grow a business. Program graduates will form the heart of Buffalo’s growing Innovation Community comprised of businesses large and small in an array of disciplines leading the region’s next wave of economic development and growth. www.bnmc.org
As part of our ongoing work in the growing discipline of Food as Medicine and thanks to a generous grant from the HighMark BlueCross BlueShield Fund, BNMC has launched a Food as Medicine centered “40 Days to Wellness” program to take place on the campus beginning in August. The project will be done in collaboration with partners at Kaleida Health, Roswell Park, Urban Fruits and Veggies, Osteria 166, the Mindful Institute, Queen City Couriers, DietID, and the University at Buffalo.
We are currently recruiting chronically sick and stressed healthcare workers and neighborhood residents to participate. Throughout the 40-day program, qualified participants will receive medically tailored meals, along with hands-on nutrition education, mindfulness training, and dietitian guidance to develop healthier lifestyle habits and improve quality of life.
The program aims to help participants build sustainable healthy living habits, improve health and quality of life indicators, and reduce healthcare service utilization.
Thanks to everyone who braved the elements and joined us for BNMC Bike to Work Day yesterday! We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast by Unapologetic Coffee, followed by an energizing workout with Evolve Fitness. By lunchtime, the sun was out and we joined our friends at GoBike for a ride to their HQ over at 313 Broadway.
Kudos to the University at Buffalo who had the most riders bike to work yesterday. Go UB!
As always, our photographer Pat Cray (@yungpainkiller), was on hand to capture some wonderful images of the day.
Special thanks to our partners at GO Buffalo Niagara.
We can’t wait to do it again next year!
The BNMC Team.
Thanks to everyone who came to support our entrepreneurs on May 28 at IC Success Pitch Night. We heard from some outstanding business owners who all impressed our distinguished panel of judges. We witnessed some remarkable ingenuity and talent in owners developing innovative small businesses that meet the needs of our community and consistently exceed their customers’ expectations. Congratulations to each and every one of them.
We were proud to award seed funding to three deserving businesses. Jada Ivey from XIIXXI (1221) Clothing Sustainability took first place, Shanika Mcknight from Blended Seasons LLC took second place, and Britany McCants from Fidelis Mobility LLC was awarded third place.
At the end of the evening, we had a special surprise for all of our guests, former IC Success Alumnus and poet Jillian Hanesworth of Literary Freedom, LLC, showed everyone her recent Emmy award received for her outstanding film: Choose Love: Buffalo Bills Honor East Buffalo. You can learn more about Jillian and her project here.
Special thanks to our photographer, Pat Cray @yungpainkiller.
At BNMC we are building an Innovation Community where everyone can access great programming and the resources all entrepreneurs need to start or grow their businesses.
To date, BNMC has supported over 500 entrepreneurs, graduated 200 companies from their programs, and engaged more than 1,000 volunteers and supporters championing this effort.
The Food Trucks are back for 2024. Beginning May 7th lunch will be available every Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 am – 2 pm at the Pocket Park at 589 Ellicott. The schedule is below and we look forward to seeing everyone!
Schedule is subject to change.
