Bell Ringer (Buffalo Podcast)

Ekua Mends-Aidoo & Kendra Brim, on DEI in Buffalo Niagara workplaces

Ekua Mends-Aidoo of Evergreen Health and Kendra Brim of Nardin Academy - each DEI consultants of their own and cohosts of Black Gems Dive In podcast - join to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in Buffalo Niagara workplaces.

Wayne Bacon, on Garwood Medical

Wayne Bacon joins the podcast to discuss his medical device company Garwood Medical, its mission, and its naming story.

Kellena Kane, on HANSA

Kellena Kane joins our podcast to discuss HANSA, downtown Buffalo's new coworking and shared office space. HANSA features single membership options and dedicated plug-and-play company space.

Bob Confer, on plastic manufacturing in Buffalo Niagara

Bob Confer, President of Confer Plastics, discusses manufacturing in Buffalo Niagara, utility benefits, workforce, and pandemic precautions on this episode.

Kim Grant, on Buffalo Niagara economic development

Kim Grant joined our Invest Buffalo Niagara team as the Vice President of Business Development the day we began working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this podcast, she discusses how the economic development engine of our region has continued and some triumphs along the way.

John Scannell, on Moog

John Scannell, CEO of Moog, stops by the podcast to discuss his the global company he is leading, how they are doing through the pandemic, and shares some global examples to look toward when considering the future of Buffalo.

Dan Magnuszewski, on ACV Auctions

Dan Magnuszewski is the cofounder & CTO of ACV Auctions, Buffalo's first software unicorn. On the podcast, we discuss their growth and success, what advantages Buffalo has offered them, and why others should follow.

Matt Fleckenstein, on Buffalo Studios

Matt Fleckenstein grew up in WNY, but moved away to LA for a successful TV writing career on shows like iCarly, Family Guy, and his own creation Nicky, Rick, Dicky, & Dawn. Now, he's bringing that expertise back to start Buffalo Studios and help bolster our film and television production cluster.

Ryan Francis, Kyklo

Ryan Francis, Chief of Staff of Kyklo, a Thailand-based data-driven SaaS company, led the search for a new location. The company started with a search of 9 U.S. metros, and ended up expanding in Buffalo, New York. 

All in the family

Sealing Devices is a family-owned manufacturer right here in Buffalo Niagara. On this podcast, we discuss succession planning, working through a pandemic, and turning a 200-employee factory into one big family.