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 to grow their businesses through contract opportunities with corporations, government agencies, and prime contractors. Images show diverse small business workers, including café staff and a construction worker. The program objective is to help businesses build credibility and improv

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 August 5, 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. 

Flyer for The Procurement Playbook: A Hands-On Workshop for Winning Contracts hosted by the Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center at Buffalo State. The workshop is designed to help small businesses navigate procurement opportunities, with practical strategies for government and large-scale contracting. Featured guest speaker is Twyla N. Garrett, President and Founder of IMPACT League and IMPACT Ready. Her bio highlights her work as an entrepreneur, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and consu

The Procurement Playbook: A Hands-on workshop for winning contracts

The Greater Buffalo SBDC is proud to present this interactive workshop designed to help small businesses navigate procurement opportunities. Whether you're new to contracting or looking to better position your business for government and large-scale opportunities, this session delivers practical insight, strategic guidance, and actionable next steps. 

Program Outcomes: 

  • Effective ways to grow a small business through procurement opportunities
  • Build and leverage strong procurement relationships
  • Subcontracting as a strategic growth tool
  • Build the right team to compete and win contracts
  • Preparation work required before pursuing contracts
  • Creative approaches to positioning your business competitively
  • Increase credibility through past performance

For more information and registration details review the flyer or contact Bailey Brouillard at the Small Business Development Center at 716-878-4030. Workshop takes place on May 28, 2026.