Bell Ringer (Buffalo Podcast)

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Championing the Buffalo Niagara region one bell ring at a time.

  1. 01/31/2024

    Timothy Porter, on Buffalo's film and gaming industry

    Timothy Porter joins Bell Ringer to discuss his company Mod Tech Labs, its move to Buffalo after winning the 43North competition, growth since arriving, and what is next for the film and gaming industry in times of AI and following strikes.

    38 min
  2. Jason Bartz, on Good Neighbor Fund

    06/29/2023

    Jason Bartz, on Good Neighbor Fund

    Jason Bartz is the founder of Good Neighbor Fund, a micro grant program started right here in Buffalo, New York. The program awards $1,000 grants to entrepreneurs or folks with an idea they'd like to turn into a company. On this episode Jason discusses his experiences in Buffalo's entrepreneurial ecosystem, why he started Good Neighbor Fund, criteria for potential applicants, and Western New York's strengths at large.

    25 min
  3. Journey Gunderson, on the National Comedy Center

    05/15/2023

    Journey Gunderson, on the National Comedy Center

    Journey Gunderson, Executive Director of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY, joins the podcast to discuss the intentionality in curating the museum, its reception from patrons across the country and the comedians themselves the museum aims to celebrate, and everything else in between.

    29 min
  4. Mike Moskal, on Buffalo’s technology ecosystem

    04/05/2023

    Mike Moskal, on Buffalo’s technology ecosystem

    Mike Moskal, CIO at CUBRC, joins Bell Ringer to discuss his company's innovative work, recruitment strategies, and Buffalo Niagara's technology ecosystem at large.

    22 min
  5. Greg Homish, on public and mental health research in Buffalo

    03/09/2023

    Greg Homish, on public and mental health research in Buffalo

    Greg Homish is a researcher, professor, and chair with the University at Buffalo. He and UB recently received a grant to help train and diversify the future of the public health workforce throughout Western New York. His other research focuses on mental health outcomes for those in the armed services, and mental health at large.

    20 min
  6. Scott Balaguer, on Edwards Vacuum expansion in Buffalo Niagara

    02/01/2023

    Scott Balaguer, on Edwards Vacuum expansion in Buffalo Niagara

    Scott Balaguer joins Bell Ringer to discuss Edwards Vacuum 599 job, $319 million expansion at the WNY STAMP site in the Buffalo Niagara region. Edwards Vacuum is a critical supplier in the semiconductor industry and also already has a location in Niagara County.

    12 min
  7. Stephanie Peete and Aaron Jackson, on CareerWise Greater Buffalo

    01/18/2023

    Stephanie Peete and Aaron Jackson, on CareerWise Greater Buffalo

    Stephanie Peete and Aaron Jackson join Bell Ringer to discuss CareerWise Greater Buffalo, a modern youth apprenticeship program through Say Yes. On the episode we discuss the benefits of an 'earn while you learn' model, why engaged employers are critical, and the grander benefit of Say Yes as a whole.

    20 min
  8. Randy Harris, on Lighthouse Technology Services

    12/07/2022

    Randy Harris, on Lighthouse Technology Services

    Randy Harris of Lighthouse Technology Services joins Bell Ringer to discuss his company, the ever-changing field of technology, how folks need to think about tech talent, and Buffalo's technology ecosystem at large.

    24 min
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Championing the Buffalo Niagara region one bell ring at a time.

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  • Creator
    Invest Buffalo Niagara
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2017 . All rights reserved.
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