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IC Success

Intersect Buffalo is committed to empowering early-stage entrepreneurs from marginalized and historically underserved communities. Through the IC Success Program, we provide a free, year-long initiative to connect entrepreneurs with mentors, marketplaces, and essential resources to start or grow their businesses.

Key Features of IC Success:

This program aligns with Intersect’s core mission to create a thriving space where businesses of all sizes and stages can access the tools they need to succeed.

Apply for IC Success

Scale your business with personalized mentorship, market access, and financial and business support.

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Be a Mentor

Our IC Success Mentor program pairs entrepreneurs with accomplished business professionals to guide them

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Success Stories

Discover inspiring IC Success Stories that showcase innovation, resilience, and impactful growth. See how individuals and organizations turned challenges into opportunities and made a lasting difference. Each story is a testament to creativity, determination, and community transformation. Explore these journeys and get inspired to create your own success story today.

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Impact Stories

Hear From Those We've Impacted

The BNMC IC Success program has been one of the most challenging and yet rewarding experiences in our entrepreneurial journey.
Through the workshops we learned how to forecast our budget, identify and hone in on our target market, tighten up our business plan, and strengthen our marketing. The program staff made us all feel like a little family, and even when we thought we couldn’t make it through, they stood by us and offered support.
Stephanie and Lisa
Second Chapter Bookstore
The IC Success program was a transformative experience for me and my business.
When I first joined, I felt like the underdog, unlike many of my peers, I didn’t have a logo or website established prior to starting the program. However, the support, resources, and encouragement I received completely changed that. One of the most valuable aspects of the program was the mentorship.
LaTeesha McElrath
Community Wellness Works
"Wow what is there not to say about IC Success program !
This program has been an important aspect to my business ; not only were we provided resources from learning sessions for almost all aspects of business starting with financials, marketing , engaging with our valued clients/customers and collecting valuable information to implement on our every day operations.
Anisa Umugwanera
Wellcovery
One of the most rewarding aspects of this program was the opportunity to meet and connect with phenomenal women who not only supported one another throughout the journey but continue to do so even beyond the sessions.
Additionally, the program helped me gain confidence in speaking in front of large groups. I became more comfortable articulating my business vision and goals.
Erika Bozeman
Meraki Collective
The IC success program helped me get specific about my goals. From the goal setting homework to the granular PowerPoint presentations, the program was always challenging me to keep moving forward and think out of the box.
The most powerful aspect of the program was the in-person sessions in the classroom. I really enjoyed the speakers and networking events also. My most impactful milestone was the addition of another food truck to The Blend coming in Spring 2025!
Tracey Taylor
The Blend
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