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Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center

Name: Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center
Address: 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14222, US
Telephone: +17168784030

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The SUNY Buffalo State SBDC brings world class business expertise to the Small and Medium-sized Enterprise community.

The New York SBDC is here to support all small business owners and entrepreneurs in New York State. Our assistance helps people like you achieve real success, as it has for more than 30 years. Reach out to your local SBDC for Free and Confidential small business counseling!

10/13/2026

The Gift of Faith is a local online retailer selling uniquely curated contemporary Christian and Catholic merchandise. Founder, wife and mother, Beth Morales saw an opportunity to serve the Lord and the community. After visiting several Christian and Catholic stores in the area, she was very disheartened to see the products being carried at these stores didn't reflect the beauty of the modern church pew. Everything looked like Abuela's 1920 and nobody carried attractive children's merchandise or resources in Spanish.

The Gift of Faith breathes fresh air into worship by ensuring that religious merchandise matches the aesthetic of modern believers. Products are carefully selected to serve believers at every stage of life, including kids, youth, singles, parents, and grandparents. Gifts include baptismal gowns, First Communion dresses, faith-based books, greeting cards, children’s toys, modern home décor, and gifts for the Spanish-speaking community.

Beth was very grateful for the assistance she received from Stephanie Richards, Business Advisor with Greater Buffalo SBDC. She helped develop a comprehensive growth strategy, forecasting, business plan and financial projections, as well as thoughtful guidance on the launch.

Keep an eye out for The Gift of Faith pop-ups at local Catholic churches and follow them on Facebook and Instagram for their online store.

www.thegiftoffaith.shop
Instagram and Facebook – thegiftoffaith.shop

10/06/2026

The Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center is proud to spotlight Y.N.X.716 LLC for becoming a New York State-certified business enterprise.

Y.N.X.716 LLC is a Buffalo-based creative arts and education company founded by Deon “Y.N.X.716” Thedford. The company specializes in hip-hop performance, music production, teaching artist services, youth enrichment workshops, and creative entrepreneurship programs.

Through interactive workshops and community programming, Y.N.X.716 LLC uses music as a tool for storytelling, self-expression, confidence building, and mental wellness. The company serves youth, schools, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and aspiring artists by providing hands-on experiences in songwriting, recording, beat-making, visual creativity, and independent artist development.

Programs offered by Y.N.X.716 LLC include Pen Your Pain (hip-hop writing and emotional expression), Sampling in Symmetry (music production and beat-making), Make What You Wear (creative apparel design), and other arts-based workshops designed to empower participants to turn their experiences into creative outlets.

Deon “Y.N.X.716” Thedford is the founder and owner of Y.N.X.716 LLC. A lifelong storyteller, hip-hop artist, and teaching artist from Buffalo, NY, Deon has dedicated his career to using music as a platform for healing, education, and community impact.

After surviving childhood leukemia at a young age, Deon transformed his personal journey into a message of resilience through his music and his Remission to Rhyme project. With over 20 years of experience as a recording artist, entrepreneur, and mentor, he brings a unique perspective that blends creativity, lived experience, and community service.

As a teaching artist, Deon works with youth and organizations to help participants explore their voices, develop creative skills, and build confidence through music. His vision for Y.N.X.716 LLC is to continue expanding access to arts education while creating opportunities for individuals to express themselves, overcome challenges, and discover their potential.

"Bailey Brouillard was very helpful in this process and provided guidance to achieve this mission."

— Deon “Y.N.X.716” Thedford, Founder & Owner, Y.N.X.716 LLC
Connect with Y.N.X.716 LLC
Interested in learning more about Y.N.X.716 LLC?
Located: Cheektowaga / Buffalo, NY
Email: ynx716..com
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Website: www.seven1foundations.org

10/01/2026

Thank you to all our amazing vendors who attended our Homecoming Fall 2026 Farmers Market with Chartwells! The students, staff, and faculty enjoyed shopping small and supporting local while staying on campus.

We hope to see you all again next semester for the Spring 2027 Farmers Market! If you would like to be considered for the spring market, please reach out to us. You must be an SBDC client to participate.

09/30/2026

On August 27, graduates of the Marketing Solutions & Contract Readiness (MSCR) Certificate Program came back together at the Buffalo State University Great Lakes Center.

During our time together, we took time to look at what this community has accomplished, recognized the graduates whose results stood out, and gave everyone time to talk, catch up, and find the person across the room they had been meaning to call.

Since September 2023, 219 small business owners have completed MSCR. Our goal has never changed: help them secure more contracts.

Here is what alumni reported in our 2026 Impact Survey:

· 77% have secured contracts since completing the program
· 12% are in active contract conversations right now
· 340 new contracts won
· ~$4.2 million in contract value since 2024
· 20% have hired employees or contractors
· 76% made real improvements to their marketing.

This year we introduced Recognition Awards for graduates whose results stood out.

Contract Champion Award - Most contracts secured or highest total contract value since graduating

· Junk Free Skin - Tom Akers and Michael Constantine
· Hydras Engineering PLLC – Alaina Smith

Growth Leader Award - Most significant team growth, employees hired or contractors brought on since graduating

- Chef Big Wayne – Brianna Burt & Chef Big Wayne
- Saira Creative – Saira Siddiqui

Community Builder Award - Most meaningful community impact, awards, recognition, mentorship, or civic contributions since graduating.

- Catering by Marjorie – Marjorie Sanders
- 7th Gen Cultural Resources – Melissa Leonard
- Palsy Power Chick – Kaylin Devealt
- ShahJaan's Healthcare Training and Services LLC - Khaleda Shah

Resilience Award - Overcame a significant setback and kept building anyway

- Blue Lotus Consulting - Adrianne Morton
- Meraki Collective - Erika Bozeman

Marketing Solutions and Contract Readiness is not only an eight-week certificate program. It has become a long-term growth community of WNY small business owners.

Graduates are subcontracting to each other, sharing RFP leads, making referrals, and showing up for each other's launches. The businesses in this incredible network are small local companies going after contracts that used to feel out of reach. That is what $4.2 million means in practice. Not one big win, but 340 contracts spread across hundreds of local businesses, keeping dollars, jobs, and decision-making power in Western New York.

Thank you to all our partners, supporters and sponsors for believing in the Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center team and for investing in building a sustainable and thriving local economy.

The Marketing Solutions & Contract Readiness Certificate Program is offered through the Buffalo State University Small Business Development Center.

09/28/2026

The Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center is proud to recognize BreadHive Bakery for its recent certification acceptance!

For more than a decade, BreadHive Bakery has been serving the Buffalo community as a worker-owned café and bakery known for its handcrafted breads, bagels, pretzels, and other freshly baked goods. Located on Connecticut Street, BreadHive has become a neighborhood staple while expanding its reach to more than 25 retail locations throughout Western New York.

In addition to its wholesale offerings, customers visit the café for a menu of made-to-order breakfast and lunch sandwiches featuring locally inspired favorites such as the Aaliyah, made with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, maple syrup, and house-made sausage, and the vegan Shania, featuring a tofu-tempeh scramble with turmeric, roasted peppers, and onions. BreadHive's dedication to fresh ingredients, artisan baking, and exceptional customer service has earned it a loyal following across the region.

BreadHive was founded by a group of bakers who shared a vision of creating a worker-owned business built on collaboration, equity, and community investment. Supported by local community investors, the bakery quickly became known for its signature West Side sourdough, handcrafted bagels, and soft pretzels.

Today, BreadHive is owned by 11 worker-owners as part of a team of 25 employees. The cooperative is led by worker-owners Allison Ewing, President, and Elizabeth Dashnaw, Vice President, who serve on the organization's board and help guide its continued growth while preserving the company's mission-driven values.

“Bailey W. Brouillard helped our bakery immensely as we went through the certification process to achieve Erie County certification status. She gave us a clear understanding of the process, walked us through creating and completing our application, and thoughtfully navigated the challenges presented by our worker-owned cooperative status. Her communication was thorough and prompt whenever we had questions, and her encouragement really got us through this complicated process feeling confident!”
— Allison Ewing, President, BreadHive Bakery

Connect with BreadHive Bakery
📍 402 Connecticut Street, Buffalo, NY 14213
📞 (716) 980-5623
📧 General email: [email protected]
📧 Wholesale email: [email protected]
🌐 www.breadhive.com
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09/11/2026

Join the Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center and Chartwells on September 17, 2026, for the Farmers Market!

From 11am-1pm in the Campbell Student Union Plaza on Buffalo State Campus

Come see local vendors and get a bag of produce for only $10 from Chartwells.

Tangos716
Buffalos Vadapav & Bites
Daughters Dumpling

POPularity! Soda, Popcorn, Culture
Jenny’s Sweets & Treats
Nikki’s Chocolates WNY

Teal Fish Studios
Inspired By Bailey

Sunflowers bread of life
Aura Athletic Fit

09/01/2026

The Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center is hosting a competition for Buffalo State students! The Bengal Entrepreneurship Competition offers students the chance to win $4,500 in prizes for their businesses. Students can attend practice sessions to work on their pitch, gain new insights, and improve their skills. Students still in the planning stages of their business are welcome to participate as well.

Sessions are held in Caudell 110, on September 10th, 24th and October 8th, 22nd at 12:15pm – 1:30pm

Questions can be sent to Olivia Harbol at [email protected]

08/28/2026

Have questions or need help regarding your business sales tax? This is the seminar for you!

08/22/2026

Starting a business or in business....
The Greater Buffalo SBDC is now accepting registration for it's next October Marketing Solution & Contract Readiness Certificate Program.

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1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY
14222

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17168784030

Website

http://www.buffalostate.edu/sbdc

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