University at Buffalo (UB)
Emerging Entrepreneurs
Helping historically underrepresented entrepreneurs grow their businesses to the next stage of development.
The M&T Bank Emerging Entrepreneurs program empowers you with the essential tools, mentorship, and community support needed to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship and grow your business. You will work with a mentor, attend biweekly business development seminars and networking events, and complete a revised or newly developed business plan.
- Owner of an emerging business in the Buffalo-Niagara region with annual revenue below $300,000
- Must have a desire to formulate clear objectives to guide the development of your business plan
- Non-UB students
- In person (no courses offered online)
- Continuing education/professional education
- Non-credit-bearing (you will not earn university credit)
- Minimum of 75% attendance at 19 program classes
- Attend minimum of three group coaching sessions
- Participation in mentor program
- Prepare and present a 10-minute final presentation for a panel of reactors
- Career and self-development
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Strategic planning
Program Contact
Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
UB Downtown Gateway
77 Goodell St., Suite 201
Buffalo, NY 14203
Tel: 716-885-5715
mgt-cel@buffalo.edu