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Feb 01
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WEDI – Transforming Community

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Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI)

Non-profit organization that reduces barriers to success and opportunity through economic development, community building, and education; operates the West Side Bazaar.

SPECIALIST: Carolynn Welch, Executive Director

SPEAKING TOPICS:

  • Economic development
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Small business development
  • Business grants, lending

SOCIAL MEDIA

https://www.facebook.com/WEDIBuffalo/

https://twitter.com/WEDIBuffalo?s=20

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Kqrj5qjlrFBiPruAIpMhQ

https://www.instagram.com/wedibuffalo/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/westminster-economic-development-initiative/

MEDIA

https://youtu.be/yRtuEiqRnZA

 

Nov 15
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Local & Organic

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Lexington Co-op

A community-owned grocer owned by over 17,000 members from WNY; carries food and items from local farms and shops; specializes in organic food options; locations on Elmwood and Hertel Aves.

SPECIALIST: Tim Bartlett, General Manager

 

* Also available for interviews: Chef Calvin College, Baker Rachel Jolbert and Tim Christiani, local beer aficionado.

SPEAKING TOPICS:

 

  • NYS agriculture
  • Local farms
  • Coop business model
  • Workplace inclusion
  • Organic produce, vegan food selections
  • Grocer shopping trends
  • Sustainability
  • Natural products

 

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

https://www.facebook.com/LexingtonCoop

 

https://www.instagram.com/lexingtoncoop/

 

https://twitter.com/lexingtoncoop?s=20

 

 

MEDIA

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5gmAMua-Us

 

Nov 15
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#GetScreened

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Erie County Cancer Services Program

Provides free and/or low-cost, comprehensive screening services for breast, cervical and colon cancer; supports eligible men and women between the ages of 40 and 64 who have little or no health insurance.

SPECIALIST:      Michelle Wysocki, Program Director

SPEAKING TOPICS:

  • Cancer screening processes
  • Resources for the uninsured for cancer screening, diagnostics and treatment
  • Community-based and outreach education
  • At-home screenings options
  • Early detection screenings

SOCIAL MEDIA

https://www.facebook.com/ECCancerServicesProgram

MEDIA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQMw-ECkCuk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNpRW-qD8j8