Unlocking Success With Your Buffalo Network

How a 60-Minute Netwinar Sparked 523 Referrals That Changed Lives

It might not end up in the Guinness Book of Records (then again, who knows?), but I was thrilled to lead an event that delivered results unlike anything I’d ever seen before.

As the number of participants poured into my Netwinar on Zoom, I became increasingly nervous.

The Zoom waiting room kept ticking up… 37, 45, 56. My excitement suddenly turned to panic. Soon, sixty people were ready to log into my netwinar, and I knew Zoom only allowed 50 Advanced Polls.

This wasn’t your typical Zoom webinar with hundreds of attendees. This was a netwinar (“net winner” = part webinar + part networking) where every participant needed time to speak, connect, and complete their polls for each other.

Needless to say… I was in trouble …

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💼 Buffalo at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Buffalo, NY

The Buffalo–Cheektowaga metro area added approximately 3,200 private-sector jobs year-over-year, representing a growth of about 0.7%, raising total private employment to around 478,000 jobs. The strongest gains came in education & health services, professional & business services, and transportation & utilities.

🔥 Top Job Postings

• Inside Sales Manager at Buffalo Biodiesel, Inc.
  💵 $120K – $200K | 📍Buffalo, NY (Apply)

• Account Executive - Upstate NY at Crowley Webb
  💵 45K/yr - 60K/yr | 📍 Buffalo, NY (Apply)

• Business Development Representative at Simu Tech Group

  💵 $60K – $90K a year | 📍 Buffalo, NY (Apply)

👀 Top Job Seekers

• Nicole Fairclough, Travel Agent & enior Manager of Employee Relations
  👉 Professional seeking a position in Employee Relations |📍Buffalo, NY (Profile)

• Freddie Eric Martin, Witness Cares Project Navagator
  👉 Seeking a Medical position in Administration or Human Resources, Recruitment, Benefits Compensation and Corporate Compliance |📍Buffalo, NY (Profile)

• Hugh Greenland, Senior audio visual technician
  👉 Always looking for the next step on the adventure |📍Buffalo, NY (Profile)

• Temporary Support/Contract Labor Services Needed (Link)

• MATOC for General Architect Engineering Services (Link)

• The Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (“BURA”) is seeking HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM PROPOSALS (Link)

• Digital Forensic Tools needed for the Department of Police (Link)

• Funding for Public High School Equivalency (HSE) Test Administration (Link)

• City of Buffalo’s “Clean Sweep 2025” initiative: the city’s Division of Citizen Services conducted 32 clean-sweep events across all nine council districts, served nearly 1,000 residents directly and reached 1,200 more through community health fairs tied to those efforts. (More)

• The city reached a purchase agreement with Uniland Development Company for 60 acres along Bailey Avenue to redevelop and build a new campus for the Buffalo Department of Public Works. (More)

• University at Buffalo School of Nursing expands its Mobile Vaccine Initiative (M-VAX) in partnership with local schools and libraries, aiming to reach 1,500 children and reduce vaccine-noncompliance in Erie County by September 2026. (More)

• D’Youville University awarded a $100,000 grant to launch the “Refresh Community Mental Health Project” to serve 300 youth (ages 16–24) in underserved Buffalo neighborhoods, via trauma-informed care and career counselling. (More)

What are the top tips for doing business in Buffalo, NY?

1. Leverage Buffalo’s Economic Revitalization:
Buffalo has been undergoing major redevelopment, especially in the waterfront, technology, and healthcare sectors. Tap into local initiatives like Buffalo Niagara Enterprise and Invest Buffalo Niagara for grants, incentives, and guidance on business setup and expansion.
2. Build Relationships Through Local Networks:
Buffalo has a strong community culture — people value trust and local connections. Join business organizations such as:
- Buffalo Niagara Partnership
- BN360 (Young Professionals Network)
- Downtown Buffalo Business Association
Networking locally opens doors to collaborations, referrals, and municipal support.
3. Take Advantage of Cross-Border Opportunities:
With Buffalo’s proximity to Canada, businesses can access international trade routes and markets in Ontario. Consider partnerships, exports, and logistics opportunities through the Peace Bridge and Port of Buffalo.

🤝 11/07 Boss Moves: Building Your First Business Plan Student Event (Register)

🤝 11/10 WNY Peace Center 58th Annual Dinner (Register)

🤝 11/12 City of Buffalo New York Meetup (Register)

🤝 11/19 Networking with a Twist: Connect-Advance-Conquer (Register)

🤝 11/20 2025 ReMA Empire Chapter Vendor Expo (Register)

🤝 12/3 Multi-Vertical Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential - Buffalo (Register)

🤝 12/3 Public General Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential - Buffalo (Register)

🤝 12/4 First Thursday Networking Happy Hour @ VENUE (To Be Determined) (Register)

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