events

July 8: Community Wealth and Chocolate   Chow Chocolat, 731 Main Street, 2008-07-08 17:30:00 - 2008-07-08 18:30:00

Money and chocolate? That's right. Come to Chow Chocolat, Buffalo's new chocolate boutique and sample fine chocolates while you learn about community wealth. How can local independent businesses manage their finances more effectively? How do credit unions help communities? How do we keep more money in Buffalo? Come hear about how you can empower your business and your community. Special presentation by Kelly Maurer of the Buffalo Cooperative Credit Union.

Member Orientation   Buffalo First Office, Market Arcade Building, 617 Main Street between Chippewa and Tupper, 2008-05-01 00:00:00 - 2008-05-01 00:00:00

Buffalo First Member Orientation is the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm. It is an opportunity for new and continuing members to share their stories and ideas with one another, learn about Buffalo First and the "Triple Bottom Line" principles of people, planet and profit. Retail kit materials and refills are also available.

Aug 1: Nonprofit / For Profit Mixer   Market Arcade Building, 617 Main St. between Chippewa and Tupper , 2008-08-01 18:00:00 - 2008-08-01 19:30:00

Nonprofit organizations are mission driven; traditional businesses are profit-driven. What happens when they get together? Come see.

Sep 1: Buffalo First Scavenger Hunt   Market Arcade Building, 617 Main St. between Chippewa and Tupper , 2008-09-01 18:00:00 - 2008-09-01 19:30:00

Sign up your team, discover cool things all over Buffalo, win prizes!

Oct 1: Re-use   Market Arcade Building, 617 Main St. between Chippewa and Tupper , 2008-10-01 18:00:00 - 2008-10-01 19:30:00

What is re-use? How is it helping Buffalo? Come learn more about the different re-use organizations and businesses in Buffalo. Special presentation by Michael Gainer of Buffalo ReUse.

Nov 1: Third Annual Buy Buffalo Bash   Babeville, 341 Deleware Avenue at Tupper, 2008-11-20 18:00:00 - 2008-11-20 22:30:00

Celebrate thinking locally first during the holidays. This event will highlight some of the finest local, green and fair businesses and organizations in Buffalo. Enjoy all local food, drink, retail prizes and entertainment and kick off the Local Lover Contest of 2008.

Dec: Buy Buffalo First Local Lover Contest   , 2008-11-20 00:00:00 - 2008-01-01 00:00:00

Save your hoiday shopping receipts and win. Those who patronize the most local and the most diverse shops between Nov 20 and Jan 1 win a Local Lover Prize Pack worth over $500. Receipts collected between Nov 28-30 are worth triple. Send your receipts to 617 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203 by January 8.

Jan 1: Fair: Equitable Ownership   Market Arcade Building, 617 Main St. between Chippewa and Tupper , 2008-01-01 18:00:00 - 2008-01-01 19:30:00

How does the ownership structure and diversity of a business affect equitable outcomes for a business and our community? Come hear more about credit unions, worker ownership, co-operatives and more.

Feb 1: Fair Trade: Coffee, Chocolate and Crafts   Market Arcade Building, 617 Main St. between Chippewa and Tupper , 2008-02-01 18:00:00 - 2008-02-01 19:30:00

Just where does that Valentine’s chocolate come from? Hear which businesses in Buffalo are engaging in fair trade, what conscious consumers need to know and how this helps communities around the world.

Buffalo First! 2008 Events Calendar