“Buffalo, as a whole, has been involved in supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem and its innovation for a long time.” –Kim Grant

Why should economic development organizations implement a strategy for supporting entrepreneurs? Can these efforts make a difference in attracting talent? And if so, what elements should be part of the support network for start-ups?

Kim Grant, Vice President of Business Development at Invest Buffalo Niagara, joins Faye Davis to talk about the Buffalo region’s focus on entrepreneurialism and start-ups. She talks through the last decade or so of building their supportive climate, and why it has proven so fruitful. Kim candidly notes that there is no silver bullet, and immediately dives into the different components of the regional culture that make it possible for new business ventures to thrive.

Kim collaborated with the Consultant Connect team on an article for FDI Alliance International Magazine called “Why Magnetic Communities’ Emphasis on Start-ups and Small Business Creates Fertile Soil for Big Business Too” and on today’s podcast she again shines as she shares insight and advice into an area she is clearly extremely passionate about. Invest Buffalo Niagara has a great program and website for incoming residents called Be In Buffalo. Check out their website for inspiration, and to hear more about their strategy, tune in now!

America’s Jobs Team is sponsored by Research on Investment / Gazelle.ai