Bell Ringer (Buffalo Podcast)

Public art selfies

Albright Knox Art Gallery Executive Director Janne Siren stops by to talk about his path to Buffalo and his perceptions before he moved. We also discuss the museum as a cultural and global icon and how the selfie age has impacted how we consume art.

3:28- Albright Knox was not written in the stars
5:44- "From the very outset, I felt in-tune with the friendliness, openness, and curious inquisitiveness of Buffalonians."
10:56- The art world's best kept secret
13:24- Jeffrey Gundlach donation and campus expansion plans
20:25- The selfie age and how that's changed how we consume art
22:06- Spaghetti bolognese or Caesar salad? 

Hiring in manufacturing

Buffalo Niagara's advanced manufacturing industry is a pillar of the local economy. Over 66,000 people work in the industry in Western New York. Now, with national and local unemployment somewhere around 4%, finding skilled and reliable workers can be more difficult. On this episode of Bell Ringer, we talk with Claire Petrie about recruiting methods, retention incentives, and all things manufacturing workforce.

Buffalo Homecoming

Jack Connors and John Tebeau, past and present Publishers of Buffalo Business First respectively, announced today Buffalo Homecoming. Buffalo Homecoming is a conference that will bring successful expats back to Buffalo to learn about what has changed in the city since they left and what still needs improvement. The hope is that these expats re-invest in the community, in an industry or charity that they are passionate about.

Jack and John share all the details about the conference and their trip to Detroit on this breaking news episode of Bell Ringer.

Kayak logjam on Buffalo's waterfront

Steve Ranalli stops by to share results of Outer Harbor focused public forums, future plans for Canalside, and reflections on how far we've come at Buffalo's waterfront.

3:28- Public inclusion for the Outer Harbor
6:30- In what ways do Canalside and the Outer Harbor compliment each other?
10:26- Kayak logjam on Buffalo's waterfront
15:31- Blizzard round

Site selector speed dating

Our Research Director Matthew Hubacher is in Miami, spreading the good word of Buffalo Niagara at a site selection conference. Relationships with site selectors are imperative to ensuring Western New York is considered, and considered favorably, for relocation or expansion projects. Learn more about what site selectors do, how we communicate with them, and more.

Power is a big deal

Paul Bonaro knows a thing or two about data centers. Talent, power, and low risk of natural disasters are all very important to operations. Bonaro says Buffalo Niagara checks all the boxes on this episode of Bell Ringer. 

3:09 - Attracting top talent? No problem.
9:28 - Power, fantasy football, and natural cooling
17:17 - "Western New York checks a lot of boxes"
19:47 - Paula's red velvet ice cream? "I'd be that all day."

Say Yes

David Rust stopped our podcast to talk about Say Yes to Education Buffalo and how its making kids dreams of college come true. 

4:32- Huge testament to this community
12:27- This has worked to date and we have a long way to go
26:42- Vanilla ice cream

A bi-national economy

Erie County Executive talks Canadian business expansions to Buffalo Niagara, our assets, support networks, and ice cream flavors on this episode of Bell Ringer.

1:33- One big region
4:34- Support networks
9:59- Welcome, SWS Warning Lights Inc.
15:22- Blizzard round

Empower economically

WEDI Executive Director Ben Bissell stops by to talk about how his organization is helping people up the economic ladder. And yes, we talk about the West Side Bazaar.

Startup boot camp

Michael Spence and David Brenner both competed in Startup Weekend in previous years. Now, they're helping to organize the event that brings together the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Buffalo Niagara.

1:06- What is Startup Weekend?
7:08- Success stories
15:50- Building your resume

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/techstars-startup-weekend-buffalo-0918-tickets-48212248132