In Episode 19 of Ciminelli Chats, we sit down with TechBuffalo to explore how local initiatives are shaping the future of tech in Buffalo. The Higher Education Program Lead, Mary Ruelle, and Finance and Operations Director, Cameron Smith, share how their work is helping engage community in Buffalo, NY. Tune in to hear how these efforts are creating a vibrant ecosystem that will retain top talent and drive innovation in our region. TechBuffalo's Upcoming Events: Click Here Sign up for the Newsletter: Click Here Follow TechBuffalo Instagram: @TechBuffalo716 | Facebook: @TechBuffalo | X (Twitter): @TechBuffaloInc

"It's not love it or leave it. It's love it, improve it - fight for better things". - Kevin Heffernan, Communications Director GoBike In this episode, we explore Buffalo's evolving infrastructure and what it means for the city’s future as a climate refuge. We're joined by Kevin Heffernan, Director of Communications at GoBike, and Kyle Ciminelli, President of Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation, to discuss how transportation, walkability, and road design are shaping Buffalo’s growth and economic development. We dive into: • The current state of transportation infrastructure and suggestions for change • GoBike's journey from fixing bikes to advocating for safer streets • The connection between street design and economic growth in Buffalo neighborhoods and what you can do to make our streets safer and more accessible for all. Check out GoBike to learn all about the community and GoBike's offerings! Upcoming Events: Cranksgiving

Camp Coffee Ride 11th Annual SkyRide Bike Rodeos Mobile Repairs (for free!) Follow GoBike: Instagram: @gobikebuffalo | Facebook: @GoBike | X (Twitter): @GOBuffalo

Emily Morrow, the Co-Founder of Step Out Buffalo, joins us on this episode to discuss her journey in establishing the platform and how her role has evolved over time. While shedding light on Step Out Buffalo's purpose to serve as a guide for the local community, Emily shares storytelling techniques and the impact of the evolving landscape of content creation in the age of social media. We hope you enjoy!

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Street Itineraries - Part One: Washington Street
Street Itineraries - Part Two: Main Street, Downtown

On this episode, we are getting into the nitty-gritty of sustainable business practices and responsible governance, as it pertains to Western New York and corporate responsibility. If you’re keyed into the corporate world, you have most likely heard more and more conversations bubbling up about environmental practices, social responsibility, and mindful governance, but these topics can mean a variety of things depending on the company and industry. Together, we hope to clearly define what these topics means for WNY and how local businesses can be conscious stewards in this community.

We are excited to have Dr. Alexandra Holland, the Executive Director at WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable, and Zach Melas, Vice President of Corporate Services at Ciminelli, here with us to talk about Western New York’s sustainable future and Ciminelli’s dedication to serving as a model for responsible business practices in the real estate and development industries.

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On this episode, we connected with previous 43North startup competition winners, Jonathan Ebel, Co-Founder of Verivend and husband and wife duo, Dr. Tye and Courtney Caldwell, Co-Founders of Shearshare, to talk about their experiences with 43North and how they have grown their startup businesses in Buffalo, NY. About 43North:

43North is a startup accelerator program that invests $5M into seed-stage startup businesses that relocate to Buffalo through their competition. Each year, 43North finalists present competing pitches at an energizing public event for a chance to be selected as sponsored startup company. This year, the 43North Finals are taking place on October 12, 2023 at Shea’s Performing Arts Center.

Learn More: If you want to learn more about the 43North competition or get involved in Buffalo's thriving startup community, visit the 43North website at https://www.43North.org. Verivend: https://verivend.com/ Shearshare: https://shearshare.com/

This very special episode highlights the incredible partnership between Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation and The Foundry, a non-profit organization focused on hands-on learning and youth development and entrepreneurship in Buffalo, NY. If you're curious about the power of community partnerships and the incredible transformations that can arise when inspired young adults are given exposure to opportunities, this episode is for you. We are joined by Megan McNally, The Foundry’s Executive Director, Paul Ciminelli, our President and CEO, and Andy Schwartz, the Assistant Vice President of Marketing at Ciminelli and Vice President of the Board of Directors at The Foundry. Learn More & Donate: https://www.thefoundrybuffalo.org/

On this episode of Ciminelli Chats, we sit down with Ben and Allie Kestner, owners of The Lunch Box Café and Catering and Lola’s Bakeshop in Buffalo, NY. The Lunch Box has been a Buffalo staple for over a decade, and Ben and Allie saw purchasing the business as the perfect opportunity to fulfill their long-awaited culinary dreams. Together, they are committed to growing the brand and creating fresh, delicious food and baked goods along with unmatched hospitality. With two locations and a third on the way at the Lafayette Court Building, we talked all about how this dynamite husband and wife team plan to elevate The Lunch Box and Lola’s Bakeshop experience. The Lunch Box & Lola's Bakeshop Website

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Brad Hahn from Explore Buffalo joins us for this episode of Ciminelli Chats. Brad is one of the founders of Explore Buffalo and currently serves as the Executive Director. We’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Brad through Ciminelli’s recent partnership with Explore Buffalo to provide free Downtown Buffalo walking tours on Thursdays this summer season. Needless to say, we were thankful he was willing to come on the podcast to talk about his time at Explore Buffalo and how the non-profit organization continues to connect the community with the city’s rich history and architecture. We hope you enjoy! Explore Buffalo Website: https://explorebuffalo.org/ 2023 Summer Tour Calendar: https://explorebuffalo.org/calendar/