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Mike Marcellus
July 07, 2025

The Buffalo Networker
Connecting the Buffalo Business Community

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In today’s issue:

👀 Buffalo businesses celebrate Canada Day with special discounts amid trade tensions

👍 223 Referrals in One Hour. Here’s How.

💼 Top Jobs and Top Job Seekers in Buffalo, New York

✅ Buffalo organizations looking for IT EQUIPMENT RECYCLING, Mediation Services, Facility Management & Maintenance Services, and more!

📌 Register for the upcoming Buffalo networking events

➕ Plus, much more!

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COMMUNITY
🍇 The Buffalo Grapevine

  • Buffalo businesses celebrate Canada Day with special discounts amid trade tensions (Read)

  • Treetop Companies Acquires Inducon Business Park from Time Equities in Strategic Buffalo Industrial Expansion (Read)

  • Lactalis USA to invest over $75 million to upgrade Buffalo and Walton facilities (Read)

  • Buffalo Pro Soccer's Stadium Dreams Take A Twist, But The Excitement Isn't Over Yet (Read) 

  • As construction continues, the first phase of the new Ralph Wilson Park is set to open summer 2026 (Read)

  • My friend got this $5 bill in his change today with a stamp on it warning of a home builder (Read)

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INSIGHTS
⭐ Deep Dive

223 Referrals in One Hour. Here’s How.

Discover the secret format for generating over 200 referrals for 28 strangers in just 60 minutes during a virtual networking event.

Last week, I was facilitating a virtual networking event that I wasn’t quite sure how to navigate.

I found myself running a Zoom meeting with nearly thirty total strangers.

Should I spend time highlighting the benefits of strategic networking?

Or let everyone dive right into their sales pitches?

Perhaps the simplest approach is to send them into breakout rooms and let the conversations flow naturally.

I had sixty minutes to deliver meaningful insights, spark networking among participants, and somehow tie it all together to kickstart real relationship-building.

Fortunately, I was well-prepared for the event…

Want to see how this new event model works in action? Join us at next week’s virtual Buffalo business networking event and start generating your own referrals:

CAREERS
💼 Buffalo @ Work

Highest-paying jobs in Buffalo that don't require a college degree (More)

The 22 highest-paying jobs in Buffalo in the science field, according to 2025 data (More)

Dash's Market employees looking to unionize (More)

Top Jobs

Top Job Seekers

  • Maxwell Matricardi, Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area

    Looking for a new career, most recently I worked with MAGNIT Global, a leading provider of MSP staffing solutions, as a staffing consultant. The account team I was assigned to was Hackasack Meridan Health, the largest healthcare provider in Northern New Jersey. (More)

  • David Goodness, Buffalo, New York

    Presently retired yet looking for potential consulting opportunities within workforce and economic development. Works with the Building Trades, non-profits, business, state and local agencies and education speak for themselves. (More)

  • Stacy Kowal, MSW, Buffalo, New York

    Seeking an HR opportunity that will afford me new experiences & challenges at seeking new opportunity. A dedicated and hard working professional with varied experience including human resources, investigations, compliance/auditing, incoming sales, call center, and social work. My background includes union and non union settings in various sectors (More)

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SALES
✅  Buffalo Leads

  • IT EQUIPMENT RECYCLING AND DESTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF BUFFALO (Link)

  • Mediation Services needed at NYSED (Link)

  • Facility Management & Maintenance Services needed at Buffalo Office for the New York State Insurance Fund (Link)

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SUPPORT
✅  Buffalo Resources

  • $20K NYS funding announced to assist in Buffalo's reforesting efforts (More)

  • New York repays pandemic unemployment debt, raises benefits (More)

  • 17 small business grants and resources for veterans (More)

MARKETING
📄  Buffalo List

SPECIAL: The Buffalo Business List has hard-to-find decision makers in the Greater Buffalo NY region that approve projects & seek new sources of business. For a limited time, take $200 off (a 40% discount) with coupon code LISTS-JULY-2025

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NETWORKING
🤝 Buffalo Events

Wednesday 7/16: Buffalo Business Networking Event - A virtual networking event for Greater Buffalo, New York professionals. Join us for an exciting online business networking event that will focus on strategic networking, connecting professionals, and sharing business opportunities in the Greater Buffalo region. Wednesday Jul 16, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST. FREE. (More)

Wednesday 7/23:  Networking with Purpose Benefiting Shine Gold for the Kids. Join us on July 23rd from 4:30-6:30 PM at Patrick’s Rooftop for a special networking event benefiting the Shine Gold for the Kids. RSVP for free via Eventbrite, and if you’re on the list at check-in, you’ll receive a complimentary signature cocktail! Enjoy light fare and know that $1 from every drink purchased will go directly to Shine Gold for the Kids. 500 Pearl Street Buffalo, NY 14202. (More)

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