"Take Charge of Sales Tax" promoting a seminar to help New York business owners understand state sales tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements. The workshop features Stephen Boothe, Manager of Sales Tax Audit with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.

Take Charge of Sales Tax

You need the tools that can give you updated knowledge of New York Sales Tax rules and regulations. Attend this seminar and get that knowledge from the local representative of the organization that makes tax compliance their business. 

Event Topics: 

  • NYS Recordkeeping requirements for your business
  • Taxes for corporations and fees for LLCs
  • Employee vs Independent Contractor classifications
  • Voluntary Disclosure and Compliance Program
  • Sales Tax Renewal
  • Understanding your Sales Tax obligations and keeping your business audit-ready
  • Easy ways to determine what is taxable and what is exempt
  • How to avoid penalties and even criminal liability for sales tax violations

Place: Buffalo State University, Butler Library Rm. 210

Date: September 23, 2026

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Cost: $25.00 - Registration Fee

For more information and registration details review the flyer or contact Dee Davis at 716-878-4030 or by email at jonesdd@buffalostate.edu.

Promotional flyer for the Marketing Solutions & Contract Readiness Certificate Program at Buffalo State University. The program helps entrepreneurs prepare for government and corporate contracting through training in business readiness, marketing, sales presentations, procurement, and capability statements, and includes a professional headshot. The design features photos of diverse entrepreneurs and business professionals.

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 Great Buffalo Small Business Development Center at 716-878-4030. The next session starts October 14, 2026. 

Colorful promotional graphic for KidBiz Market Dates featuring playful summer-themed designs with flowers and sunshine graphics. The flyer lists market dates as June 20th, July 18th, and August 15th, with event hours from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM each day. Text at the bottom invites the public to visit the KidBiz Market next to the Elmwood Bidwell Farmer’s Market and support more than 60 young entrepreneurs. Logos for Buffalo State University and the New York Small Business Development Center (NY SBDC) appear

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. For more information about the program contact Olivia Harbol at the Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center at 716-878-4030. 

Flyer for Entrepreneurship 101: Essentials for Starting Your Own Business presented by the Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center at Buffalo State University. The certificate program is designed to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to successfully launch and manage a business. The flyer includes images of people working on business planning and entrepreneurship activities. The program description explains that participants will receive expert-l

Entrepreneurship 101: Essentials for Starting Your Own Business

The Buffalo State University certificate program, by the Greater Buffalo SBDC, is designed to provide Essentials for Starting Your Own Business. 

Program Description

This Buffalo State University Certificate Program, offered through the Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center, provides aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge and tools needed to successfully start their own business. Through expert-led sessions and practical guidance, participants gain a solid foundation in key areas of business planning, management, and execution. Upon completion, participants will be awarded a certificate and University Badge. 

Program Overview: 

  • Business Planning & Research
  • How to Start Your Business
  • The Start-Up Steps
  • Business Insurance
  • Developing Your Price
  • Business Bookkeeping
  • Financing Options
  • Marketing on the Internet

Start Date: Monday September 14, 2026

Program Duration: 5 Mondays (September 14th, September 21, September 28th, October 5th, and October 19th)

  • No Session will be help on October 12th due to the holiday! 

Program Schedule: Mondays at 4:15pm Networking | Training 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Location: Buffalo State University, Butler Library 210 - 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222

Registration Fee: $25.00 (Registration is FREE for Buffalo State Students)

For more information and registration details review the flyer or contact Donald Williams at the Great Buffalo Small Business Development Center 

at 716-878-4030. 

Cooperative Changemakers: A Community Power Fellowship. The flyer has a corkboard-style background with the Cooperation Buffalo logo in the upper left and the title “Cooperative Changemakers” in large blue letters. A yellow banner describes the program as “An intensive 11-week training for entrepreneurs and advocates building an economy based in cooperation and not competition.” Another yellow callout states “Deadline Extended: 8/15” and invites applicants to visit cooperationbuffalo.org/fellowship.

Cooperative Changemakers

Cooperative Changemakers - A Community Power Fellowship

Do you want to: 

  • Join and Contribute to Buffalo's growing co-op community? 
  • Gain a deep understanding of the principles, practices, and potential of co-ops? 
  • Develop practical skills for an economy that puts people first? 
  • Create actionable plans for community-owned and community-led change? 

The Fellowship includes: 

  • 11 weeks of classroom training with experts in business development, finance, governance, and democratic decision making
  • On-on-One support with fundrasing, planning, and other start-up requirements
  • Access to peer-support network of existing Buffalo co-ops and fellow changemakers

For more information, please review the flyer.