Let's grow together.
Michael Anderson
Co-Founder
Kanishka Wanninayaka
Co-Founder
Connie Whitesell
Co-Founder
Eric Vallone
Board Member
Michael Anderson
Board Member
Kanishka Wanninayaka
Board Member
Connie Whitesell
Board Member
Eric Vallone
Board Member
Sabrina Rodriguez
Executive Director
Ryann Orsini
Social Media Strategist
Enas Latif
Board Member
Robert Grant
Board Member
Sam Bloomberg
Board Member
Our Values
Give First Mentality
Have an altruistic and selfless nature by always focusing on what you can do for others with no expectations of anything in return. Be generous and do what you can to help others excel.
Education
Heavy focus on continuing to develop business owner’s skills through workshops and other events. Continually looking to improve the value, education, and growth that is regularly provided to members.
Community
This is an organization built around the members, by focusing on building connections, providing resources, listening to others, helping others, and finding ways to positively impact one another.
Adaptability
Always willing to make changes and not be too stubborn on anything we are doing, by being proactive, listening, dedication, and putting forth effort to always try new things and always put forth effort to always bring more value.
Collaboration
We do not look at any other business groups as competitors, as the more we work together, the more we can achieve and help small business owners. Our partnerships are key for success, whether it be with experts, non-profits, or other organizations.
Our story so far...
GROW Buffalo Business was founded as a direct response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Our founders set out to help businesses in any way they could, as they acknowledged the major difficulties ahead and it was important to each one of them to provide support to small businesses wherever they could.
Here is some data on how far GROW Buffalo Business has come since 03/26/2020:
• Non-profit corporation since July 2020
• 7 board members
• Intern program
• Volunteer program
• Multiple partnerships with other organizations
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