Bell Ringer (Buffalo Podcast)

In this podcast we discuss a potential climate migration. An article following a Harvard study said, “With climate change, the world will suck, but Buffalo may suck less.” We discuss why – including abundant fresh water, easier temperatures, safety from natural disasters, the clean energy transfer, and more. 

Thomas Beauford, President & CEO of the Buffalo Urban League, joins to discuss the organization's programs and priorities within our Western New York community. 

AML RightSource expanded to Buffalo Niagara in March of 2019, promising 100 jobs within its first five years. The company has well surpassed that goal and is now expanding again in Western New York, now into Seneca One Tower. AML is hiring more talent in Buffalo and of a higher technological level, as well. 

University at Buffalo Electrical Engineering Department Chair Jon Bird joins Bell Ringer to discuss the semiconductor industry, strengths Buffalo Niagara possesses, potential growth strategies, and his experience in moving to Western New York.

43North, the Shark Tank-style startup pitch competition awarding $5 million to winners, is back bringing new companies and innovations to Buffalo. We chat with President Colleen Heidinger about the competition and the organization's move to Seneca One Tower.

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

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

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, 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 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 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, 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. 

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. 

Lauren Lewis, the new President of Buffalo Niagara Human Resources Association, stopped by our podcast to discuss talent attraction and what she's currently seeing in the job market. 

James Partsch is TechBuffalo's first Executive Director. In this podcast, he talks about the strategy behind the organization, how it's being implemented, and how he landed the gig that, in many ways, is the path many others will take. 

Peter Bittorf, Plant Manager of General Mills' Buffalo location, joins the podcast to talk about food production during a pandemic, leading a team of essential employees, why downtown Buffalo smells like Cheerios, and what he's learned about wings since moving to Buffalo.

Bill Maggio, CEO of Jacobs Institute, joins our podcast to discuss both the future of medicine and Buffalo. We cover health sciences, entrepreneurialism, talent attraction, and more.

Richard Ferranti, CEO of Rich Products, talks about his company's success in Buffalo Niagara and the reasons he sees for other companies to grow here too. We also cover the Toronto Blue Jays playing home games in downtown Buffalo and a new movie studio on its way as well.  

Dr. Sarah Bowman of Hauptman-Woodward Institute talks about her work in structural biology, the COVID pandemic, and how Buffalo is viewed in the scientific community. 

Althea and Jenna Luehrsen stop by the podcast to discuss their organization, Leadership Buffalo, and the incredible projects alumni take on after graduating. NOTE: This was recorded in March, pre-pandemic. 

Invest Buffalo Niagara Incoming Chair Doug Dimitroff and Outgoing Chair Bob Zak join the podcast to discuss Buffalo's economy during COVID and what will be needed after. 

Northland Workforce Training Center sold many of its students on the hands-on nature of its curriculum. So, what do you do when the world goes virtual? NWTC President & CEO Stephen Tucker shares how the manufacturing workforce pipeline program seamlessly transitioned, how they're now preparing for the fall, and the progress they've made in fulfilling their mission in just a few short years. 

Irfan Khan, CEO of Circuit Clinical, joins Bell Ringer to talk about his company's beginnings, why they're based in Buffalo, and their efforts in speeding the response to COVID-19.