Aug 15, 2023

On this week's episodes, the BNMC Director of Community Wellbeing Beth Machnica sits with Julie Blackman, owner and operator of Farmers & Artisans.

 Julie is the sixth generation working at her family’s business, Blackman Homestead Farm. Their farm was established in 1852 and continues to be owned and operated by...

Apr 11, 2023

On this week’s episode we sit down with Juweria Dahir, The BNMC’s Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Juweria is a dynamic leader in the world of innovation, entrepreneurship. She is also an adjunct

professor of Business and Entrepreneurship at Daemen University, where she shares her expertise with the next...

Mar 21, 2023

On this week episodes the BNMC Director of Community Wellbeing Beth Machnica sits with Gizelle Hinson 

Gizelle Hinson is the Principal Consultant of the Mindful Institute and Co-Owner of the Rooted Lounge in Buffalo, NY. And a longtime partner with the BNMC Health and Well-being department.

The ladies dive right in to...

Mar 7, 2023

On this week episodes the BNMC Director of Community Wellbeing Beth Machnica sits with Allison DeHonney, Founder and Executive Director of Urban Fruits and Veggies/Buffalo Go Green.

​Allison has 20 years of professional service in key areas of Executive leadership, Project Management and Business Development. Allison...

Sep 3, 2019

With Buffalo Homecoming just around the corner, today we're featuring Jack Connors, event co-director and former president and publisher of Buffalo Business First. We cover everything from Jack's long career in the news businesses and the story behind launching Buffalo Business First to his latest gig spurring...