INNOVATION CENTER EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 
The Innovation Center , powered by the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Inc., is the largest business incubator in Buffalo. It is home to d!g, 43North, Z80 Labs, and some of the fastest growing, most successful companies and start-ups in the region. The Innovation Center provides workspace, education, business resources, and networking opportunities to entrepreneurs and young companies.
September 29: Startup Grind with Zach Schneider of 15 Fingers

Startup Grind returns to the Innovation Center this Thursday at 6 PM! After a brief period of dormancy, Startup Grind is back in action. The registration link is now live and registrations are welcome. Space is limited, and the event is FREE for students. Join us for networking session, 60 minutes of intimate conversation with entrepreneur Zach Schneider, and local brews by Flying Bison. Register Here!

Innovation Center Education: Building A Better Business Series!

The Innovation Center is proud to announce it’s lineup of educational seminars for the Fall/Winter 2016 season.  All seminars will be free to the startup community, and will be held in our classroom, Learn at the Innovation Center.  Topics are presented by our Innovation Center community partners, all experts in their respective fields. The sessions are first come first serve and fill up quickly so register now! 
September 28:  Setting up your Startup with a Strong Financial Foundation
Setting up your business’ finances is the most important thing you can do to sustain your startup.  In this session we will discuss how to correctly identify which IRS recognized entity structure best suites your business and how to secure a tax ID. Then our experts will cover the basics of setting-up your books, record retention and software that you may want to consider to make the process easier – and keep Uncle Sam happy come April. 12 PM in LEARN at the Innovation Center. 

October 6: Podcasting for Business

This lunch & learn session with Michelle Levitt from Too Much Neon, LLC will focus on the growing trend of podcasting for content marketing purposes. Attendees will get a brief history of podcasting for the purposes of illustrating it’s rapid growth, before diving into the technical details of making a podcast for content marketing purposes. Topics covered will range from show notes and RSS feeds to syndication platforms and site launches. 12 PM in LEARN at the Innovation Center. This event is FREE! 

October 4: Millennials in the Workforce

Learn more about the progressive millennial generation, their work habits, and how to manage this growing workforce. Millennials and those who manage them will gain new insights on what makes this generation different and how to reach their full potential. Much more information at the link below. 
October 13: Protecting Your Business from Cyber Disaster in a Digital Age 

Businesses face a complex, ever-changing, and potentially devastating range of cybersecurity and data privacy risks every day. No business is safe. Join experts from proACCESS to learn how you can use accounting, legal, and insurance best practices to help safeguard your business. Presented by proACCESS (Barclay Damon, Lumsden McCormick, Walsh Duffield). Register Here!