Dave Horesh, co-founder of Oxford Pennant, joins Bell Ringer to talk about the company's activities throughout the pandemic - including hanging a 40 foot pennant on Buffalo's tallest building, partnering with the Buffalo Bills for post-win celebrations, adding a 'Made in Buffalo' tag to their products, and more. 

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Dave Horesh, on Oxford Pennant

Dan Miner moved back to Buffalo in 2012 to cover Buffalo's economy with Buffalo Business First. His boomerang date coincides well with the beginning of Buffalo's significant resurgence, especially within the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem, of which he covers closely. 

Dan Miner, on covering Buffalo‘s innovation economy

In this podcast we discuss a potential climate migration. An article following a Harvard study said, “With climate change, the world will suck, but Buffalo may suck less.” We discuss why – including abundant fresh water, easier temperatures, safety from natural disasters, the clean energy transfer, and more. 

Holly Buck, on Buffalo as a climate change refuge

Thomas Beauford, President & CEO of the Buffalo Urban League, joins to discuss the organization's programs and priorities within our Western New York community. 

Thomas Beauford, on Buffalo Urban League

AML RightSource expanded to Buffalo Niagara in March of 2019, promising 100 jobs within its first five years. The company has well surpassed that goal and is now expanding again in Western New York, now into Seneca One Tower. AML is hiring more talent in Buffalo and of a higher technological level, as well. 

Frank Ewing, on AML RightSource expansion in Buffalo

University at Buffalo Electrical Engineering Department Chair Jon Bird joins Bell Ringer to discuss the semiconductor industry, strengths Buffalo Niagara possesses, potential growth strategies, and his experience in moving to Western New York.

Jon Bird, on semicondutor industry in Buffalo Niagara

43North, the Shark Tank-style startup pitch competition awarding $5 million to winners, is back bringing new companies and innovations to Buffalo. We chat with President Colleen Heidinger about the competition and the organization's move to Seneca One Tower.

Colleen Heidinger, on 43North

Ekua Mends-Aidoo of Evergreen Health and Kendra Brim of Nardin Academy - each DEI consultants of their own and cohosts of Black Gems Dive In podcast - join to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in Buffalo Niagara workplaces.

Ekua Mends-Aidoo & Kendra Brim, on DEI in Buffalo Niagara workplaces

Wayne Bacon joins the podcast to discuss his medical device company Garwood Medical, its mission, and its naming story.

Wayne Bacon, on Garwood Medical

Kellena Kane joins our podcast to discuss HANSA, downtown Buffalo's new coworking and shared office space. HANSA features single membership options and dedicated plug-and-play company space.

Kellena Kane, on HANSA

Bob Confer, President of Confer Plastics, discusses manufacturing in Buffalo Niagara, utility benefits, workforce, and pandemic precautions on this episode.

Bob Confer, on plastic manufacturing in Buffalo Niagara

Kim Grant joined our Invest Buffalo Niagara team as the Vice President of Business Development the day we began working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this podcast, she discusses how the economic development engine of our region has continued and some triumphs along the way.

Kim Grant, on Buffalo Niagara economic development

John Scannell, CEO of Moog, stops by the podcast to discuss his the global company he is leading, how they are doing through the pandemic, and shares some global examples to look toward when considering the future of Buffalo.

POD: John Scannell, on Moog

Dan Magnuszewski is the cofounder & CTO of ACV Auctions, Buffalo's first software unicorn. On the podcast, we discuss their growth and success, what advantages Buffalo has offered them, and why others should follow.

Dan Magnuszewski, on ACV Auctions

Matt Fleckenstein grew up in WNY, but moved away to LA for a successful TV writing career on shows like iCarly, Family Guy, and his own creation Nicky, Rick, Dicky, & Dawn. Now, he's bringing that expertise back to start Buffalo Studios and help bolster our film and television production cluster.

Matt Fleckenstein, on Buffalo Studios

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