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 Great Buffalo Small Business Development Center at 716-878-4030. The next session starts August 5, 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. 

inancial + Artificial Intelligence Resiliency — part of a free small business workshop series. The four-week in-person program includes eight total sessions focused on helping business owners understand revenue, profit, cash flow, and profit-and-loss statements, while learning how to use artificial intelligence tools to save time on financial tasks and build a 90-day business resiliency plan. The program is presented by the Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center and the Enterprise Center at Path

Financial + Artificial Intelligence Resiliency

Join the Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center and the Enterprise Center at PathStone to get a clear view of your revenue, profit & cashflow, and build the P&L to prove it. Stress-test your business against real scenarios & build a 90-day resilience plan and learn how to use AI to save time on financial task. 

Program Runs: Tuesday and Thursday - May 26, 2026 - June 18, 2026. 

Time: 9:00am to 10:30am

Location: Buffalo State University Butler Library 314 (3rd Floor) 

For more information and registration details review the flier or contact the Donald Williams at (716) 878-4030 or by email at williada05@buffalostate.edu.

 

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 Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center at 

716-878-4030. Workshop takes place on May 28, 2026. 

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.