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About Intersect Buffalo

Building a Prosperous Future Together

Intersect Buffalo is a community-centered organization working to build an Empowerment District on Buffalo’s East Side—uniting people, programs, and partners to create equitable access to opportunity.

Our Mission

Intersect Buffalo exists to drive economic growth by creating environments and experiences that bring people together to achieve meaningful impact. Through convening, coordinating, collaborating, amplifying, and advocating, we connect people, ideas, and resources turning community voice into real action and lasting opportunity.

Our Vision

We envision Buffalo's East Side as a thriving, sustainable community where people have the networks, skills, resources, and opportunities to build a healthy and wealthy future.

Intersect Buffalo

Our Goals

Economics:

Empowering workforce development and entrepreneurship to build community wealth while cultivating a mindset of long-term financial growth and ownership

Education:

Expanding access to lifelong learning and skill-building opportunities.

Equity (Health):

Centering community health and eliminating disparities.

Engagement:

Connecting all sectors of our community to co-create solutions and build authentic relationships that drive our community forward.

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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