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.

Jason Bartz, on Good Neighbor Fund

Jun 29th, 2023 24m 37s

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 d

Journey Gunderson, on the National Comedy Center

May 15th, 2023 29m 1s

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

Mike Moskal, on Buffalo’s technology ecosystem

Apr 5th, 2023 22m 16s

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.

Greg Homish, on public and mental health research in Buffalo

Mar 9th, 2023 19m 56s

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

Scott Balaguer, on Edwards Vacuum expansion in Buffalo Niagara

Feb 1st, 2023 11m 57s

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

Stephanie Peete and Aaron Jackson, on CareerWise Greater Buffalo

Jan 18th, 2023 20m 6s

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 ar

Randy Harris, on Lighthouse Technology Services

Dec 7th, 2022 23m 43s

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.

David Gonzalez & Favio Osorio, on Arbol

Nov 9th, 2022 19m 20s

Arbol is a platform helping college students overcome economic uncertainties - textbook purchases, transportation costs, healthcare bills, and more. The company was cofounded by David Gonzalez and Favio Osorio right here in Buffalo Niagara. On

Jon Powers, on clean energy in Buffalo Niagara

Oct 12th, 2022 22m 24s

Jon Powers joins the podcast to discuss his company Clean Capital and advantages Buffalo boasts for clean energy companies and projects, including clean and affordable hydropower and a well-trained workforce.

Del Reid, on Bills Mafia

Sep 7th, 2022 24m 3s

Del Reid is the cofounder of 26 Shirts, which has donated over $1 million to charitable causes throughout Buffalo. He also gave Buffalo Bills fans its namesake - Bills Mafia - and serves as one of the leaders of the community. Del joins Bell Ri

Kyle Ciminelli, on real estate in Buffalo Niagara

Aug 17th, 2022 20m 34s

Kyle Ciminelli of Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation joins Bell Ringer to discuss real estate in Buffalo Niagara, the pandemic's impact - both culturally and practically - on office space, strengths of Western New York for relocating businesses,

Marnetta Malcolm & JJ Tighe, on Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park

Aug 3rd, 2022 25m 6s

The Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park will renovate 100-acres of Buffalo's beautiful waterfront park, including a new pedestrian bridge and further neighborhood connectivity. Marnetta Malcolm and JJ Tighe join Bell Ringer to discuss plans for the

Courtney & Dr. Tye Caldwell, on ShearShare in Buffalo

Jun 29th, 2022 19m 54s

ShearShare - a beauty industry startup - recently relocated to Buffalo after winning the 43North competition. Cofounders Courtney and Dr. Tye Caldwell join the Bell Ringer podcast to discuss their move to Buffalo, welcome since arriving, growth

Lucas Praticci, on La Fermiere expanding to Buffalo Niagara

Jun 8th, 2022 12m

Lucas Praticci of La Fermiere joins Bell Ringer to discuss the process of expanding his French yogurt and desserts company to Western new York."The main requirement we had to build this plant was the milk and cream local supply, a good workfor

Rebecca Brady, on growing Top Seedz in Buffalo

May 10th, 2022 19m 29s

Rebecca Brady, founder of Top Seedz, joins our 100th episode of Bell Ringer to discuss the company's origin story, going through the 43North process, growth plans in Buffalo, workforce pipelines, and more. In celebration of our 100th episode o

Rebecca Brady, on growing Top Seedz in Buffalo

May 10th, 2022 19m 29s

Joe Rizzo & Ken Kujawa, on electric infrastructure in Buffalo Niagara

Apr 6th, 2022 21m 47s

Joe Rizzo, of NYSEG, and Ken Kujawa, of National Grid, join Buffalo's Bell Ringer podcast to discus Western New York's strengths in electric infrastructure as it relates to economic development and business attraction. In this episode, we discu

Ingrid Curtis, on Sparq’s tech expansion to Buffalo

Mar 9th, 2022 17m 36s

Ingrid Curtis, President of Sparq (formerly Rural Sourcing), discusses the tech company's decision to expand to Buffalo due to its affordability, quality of life, talent, and more. Sparq started its project process with an internal AI tool to l

Sarah Tanbakuchi, on TechBuffalo

Feb 23rd, 2022 17m 23s

Sarah Tabakuchi, the new President & CEO of TechBuffalo, joins the Bell Ringer podcast to discuss her path into tech, her path to this new role, TechBuffalo's goals, and Buffalo Niagara's technology ecosystem as a whole.

Tom Quinn, on WNY Impact Fund

Feb 9th, 2022 31m 54s

Tom Quinn takes listeners through the Western New York Impact Investment Fund, including its origin story, social impact goals, targeted impact areas, and portfolio.

Tom Wiley, on The Buffalo News

Jan 26th, 2022 25m 47s

Tom Wiley, the publisher of The Buffalo News, joins our podcast to discuss growing a newsroom, and his vantage point of the Buffalo resurgence.

Scott Stenclik, on workforce in Buffalo Niagara

Jan 12th, 2022 20m 45s

Scott Stenclik joins our podcast to discuss the workforce in Buffalo Niagara, Aleron's work within talent acquisition, Buffalo's booming entreprenurial ecosystem, and the Stenclik foundation.

Russell Corigliano, on food processing in Buffalo Niagara

Dec 8th, 2021 21m 3s

Russell Corigliano, co-owner of Rosina Food Products, joins Bell Ringer to discuss his company's growth, the importance of its workforce, leading through a pandemic, and the reasons other food and dairy processing companies should expand to Buf

Sonny Sonnenstein, on tech in Buffalo

Nov 11th, 2021 19m 13s

Sonny Sonnenstein of M&T Bank joins to discuss Buffalo Niagara's booming tech ecosystem and innovation economy. He covers the case for why both talent and companies should be in Buffalo.