Flyer for the Marketing Solutions & Contract Readiness Certificate Program at Buffalo State University offered by the Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The program is designed for existing entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses through contracts with large corporations, government entities, and prime contractors. Images show diverse small business workers including café staff and a construction worker. Program outcomes include developing an elevator pitch, creating an 8-minu

Marketing Solutions & Contract Readiness

A Buffalo State University certificate program is designed for existing entrepreneurs to expand and grow their business through contracts. The objective of this program is to help businesses to build their credibility and greatly increase their ability to conduct business with anchor institutions: large corporations, government entities, and prime contractors. Sessions run over 8 consecutive weeks. 

Program Outcomes: 

  • Develop and deliver an effective elevator pitch. 
  • Develop and deliver an effective 8-minute sales pitch with slides. 
  • One-page capability statement. 
  • Understand communication essentials and business readiness requirements to secure contracts (licenses, insurance, loan readiness & procurement). 
  • Learn and implement digital presence essentials (Google Business Profile, LinkedIn, Landing Page/Website). 
  • Professional headshot. 

For more information and registration details review the flyer or contact the Small Business Development Center at 716-878-4030. The next session starts March 25, 2026.   

Flyer for KidBiz Market hosted by the Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center at Buffalo State University. KidBiz Market is a small-scale entrepreneurial and educational program for 3rd through 6th grade students that ends with an open-air market on Elmwood Avenue where children sell their products. Market dates are June 20, July 18, and August 15. To participate, a child and a supportive adult must attend a training session on May 2, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Buffalo State University, Bulg

KidBiz 2026

The KidBiz Market is a small-scale entrepreneurial and educational program for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders which culminates in an open-air market along bustling Elmwood Avenue. To be part of KidBiz and sell at the KidBiz Market, a child and supportive adult must attend the training session. Contact the Small Business Development Center at 716-878-4030 for more information. For more information and registration details review the flyer or contact Olivia Harbol at the Small Business Development Center at 716-878-4030.