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. 

Start Date: Wednesday, January 20th, 2027

Program Duration: 8 consecutive Wednesdays - January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3 and 10. 

Program Schedule: Wednesdays 4:15 p.m. Networking | Training 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Location: Larkin Exchange Conference Center 8th Floor Barton Room, 726 Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY 14210.

Registration Fee: $40. All other costs are covered by our sponsors. 

This program is limited to 20 participants. Enrolled businesses will have access to one-to-one counseling at the SBDC. 

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 January 20th, 2027. 

Flyer for Entrepreneurship 101: Essentials for Starting Your Own Business, a Buffalo State University certificate program offered by the Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The program provides aspiring entrepreneurs with foundational knowledge and practical tools to start and manage a business through expert-led instruction and practical guidance. The flyer features two photographs: a woman working on a laptop in a bicycle shop and two people discussing business documents at a table.

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, February 1st, 2027

Program Duration: 5 Mondays (February 1st, February 8th, February 22nd, March 1st, March 8th)

  • No Session will be held on February 15th 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 Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center 

at 716-878-4030. 

KidBiz

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 or by email at  harbolol@buffalostate.edu. 

 

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.