The Exchange at Beverly Gray

06/11/2026

The momentum for Bold Moves Only II: Built 2 Scale continues, and tickets are officially on sale now!

We’re excited to announce our newest group of Featured Speakers joining us on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at The Statler Buffalo.

This speaker drop brings together founders, media builders, entrepreneurs, financial professionals, and business leaders who know what it means to build from the ground up and move with purpose.
Please welcome:

Tamara Zantell: Founder & CEO of Raising A Mogul
Jamil Crews: Founder of Crews Control Media & PodHUB+
Alicia Officer-Foote: Co-Founder & CEO of Unapologetic Coffee & Founder of Halo Financial Group
Janique Curry: President of J. S. Curry & Associates

This is what Built 2 Scale is all about: bringing real builders into the room to share strategy, insight, experience, and the kind of lessons entrepreneurs need for their next level.

Date: August 1, 2026
Location: The Statler Buffalo
Tickets: On sale now
Get yours here: https://bit.ly/4uwCQT4

Calling all BIPOC founders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, this room is being built for you.

One More round of speakers will be announced.

05/29/2026

The momentum for Bold Moves Only II: Built 2 Scale continues.

We’re excited to announce another powerful group of Featured Speakers joining us on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at The Statler Buffalo.

This next wave brings together leaders across business strategy, construction, cannabis, startup ventures, intellectual property, community development, and entrepreneurship.

Please welcome:

Crystal Wallace
Founder & Chief Business Strategist at CMW Services, LLC

Shomari Akil James
Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Equity Now, Inc.

Talia Johnson-Huff
President & CEO of MWBE Constructors, Inc., and Founder of The RARE Place

Reggie Keith
Founder of Canna House and Dirty Lemonade

Lauren Washington
Senior Associate Director of Startup Ventures at UB Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships

Latasha Lessington
Founder of Lessington Law — IP & Trademark Attorney

This is exactly what Built 2 Scale is about: bringing founders, entrepreneurs, small business owners, creatives, and ecosystem leaders into one room to learn, connect, and build with intention.

Save the date: August 1, 2026
Location: The Statler Buffalo
Tickets go live: June 1st
More speakers will be announced weekly.

Calling all BIPOC founders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners — this room is being built for you.

05/22/2026

The speaker lineup for Bold Moves Only II: Built 2 Scale continues to grow — and we’re excited to announce our newest Featured Speakers!

Joining us on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at The Statler Buffalo:

Nicole Davis
Founder and Designer of Franci by Nicole Davis
A Buffalo-born international jewelry and handbag designer whose work has been featured in Vogue Italia and showcased at Paris Fashion Week.

Jessica Matos
Senior Account Director at WPP Production México
Former Netflix US & LATAM creative strategist with more than 10 years of experience in global entertainment marketing and production.

Jason Brown
Head of Sales at JM Hospitality
A sales leader with more than 20 years of experience driving sales across tech, logistics, product, hospitality, and companies throughout the U.S.

Bold Moves Only II is a premium one-day conference for BIPOC founders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who are ready to build legacy, scale boldly, and own their next chapter.

Save the date: August 1, 2026
Location: The Statler Buffalo
Tickets go live: June 1st
More speakers will be announced weekly.

Share this with a founder, entrepreneur, creative, or business owner who needs to be in the room.

05/15/2026

On Saturday, August 1, 2026, The Exchange at Beverly Gray will host a full day and evening experience at The Statler Buffalo for BIPOC founders, entrepreneurs, small business owners, ecosystem builders, funders, and community leaders.

We are excited to announce our headliner:

John Hope Bryant, Founder and CEO of Operation HOPE

And our first round of special guests:

Denise Woodard, Founder and CEO of Partake Foods
Sevetri Wilson, Investor, Founder and CEO of ProsperAll and Resilia
Harold Hughes, Founder and CEO of NFNTE Capital

This year’s theme Built 2 Scale, is all about helping entrepreneurs think bigger, build stronger, and prepare for real growth.

Save the date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Location: The Statler Buffalo
Tickets go live: June 1st
More speakers will be announced weekly.

This is just the beginning. Stay tuned, share this with a founder or entrepreneur, and get ready for Bold Moves Only II.

A premier one-day entrepreneurship conference for BIPOC founders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. August 1st, 2026 at The Statler Buffalo. Featuring h

05/14/2026

Today, we’re proud to support the 5/14 Day of Service & Remembrance alongside Clementine Gold Group as our community comes together in reflection, healing, service, and connection. 🧡

Join the community gathering happening TODAY from 3PM–7PM outside The Exchange on E. Utica Street between Jefferson & Dupont.

This free, family-friendly event honors the lives impacted by 5/14 through community presence, care, and togetherness.

Shout out to Clementine Gold Group for leading this important initiative and creating space for remembrance and healing within our community.

05/12/2026

You’ve started something… but you’re not sure what to call it yet 👀

Join us for “Is This a Business Yet?” – a free Small Business Month check-in for entrepreneurs at every stage.

✔ Understand where you are in your business journey
✔ Learn what actually matters at your stage
✔ Prepare for summer growth and opportunities

📅 Wednesday, May 27th
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 The Exchange at Beverly Gray

Free to attend • All stages welcome

Register using the QR code on the flyer!

05/06/2026

Need support after hours? We've got you. 🚀

We now offer Small Business Needs Assessments with our Entrepreneur Success Associates during extended evening hours.

🕖 Monday-Thursday until 7:00 PM

Get the support you need, on your schedule.

📍 Book your appointment: https://bit.ly/3QS8LiY

04/22/2026

Tonight’s the night.

Startup Spark: BIPOC Founders Igniting Buffalo is happening tonight at Deco Lounge and we’re ready for a powerful evening of conversation, connection, and celebration.

Buffalo is full of founders building bold businesses and making meaningful impact. Tonight, we shine a light on just a few of them.

Come be part of the energy. Come make connections. Come support the voices helping shape Buffalo’s entrepreneurial future.

🎟 Register here: https://hubs.li/Q04cMd-H0
📅 Check out the full Buffalo Startup Week schedule: https://hubs.li/Q04cMzS70

See you tonight.

Startup Spark: BIPOC Founders Igniting Buffalo is a lightning-paced evening fireside chat where Buffalo’s most dynamic BIPOC entrepreneurs share their…

04/20/2026

We’re just 2 days away from Startup Spark: BIPOC Founders Igniting Buffalo as part of Buffalo Startup Week.

This is your chance to be in the room with founders who are building bold businesses, creating real impact, and helping shape Buffalo’s entrepreneurial future.

Join us for an evening of:
✨ powerful conversation
✨ real founder stories
✨ networking
✨ music
✨ drink specials
✨ light handheld foods

If you care about entrepreneurship, innovation, and seeing Buffalo’s startup scene reflect the full depth of talent in this city, you need to be there.

📍 Deco Lounge
🗓 Wednesday, April 22
⏰ 5PM–8PM

🎟 Register now: https://bit.ly/4dYCRuG

📅 See the full Startup Week lineup: https://bit.ly/3QP8QDK

Tag somebody you need to bring with you.

04/07/2026

Buffalo Startup Week is coming, and The Exchange at Beverly Gray is proud to be part of it.

Join us for Startup Spark: BIPOC Founders Igniting Buffalo, a powerful evening spotlighting founders who are building bold businesses, creating culture, and making a real mark right here in Buffalo.

This is more than a panel. It’s a chance to hear real stories, gain insight, make connections, and be in the room with entrepreneurs helping shape the future of our city.

Expect:
✨ powerful founder conversation
✨ networking
✨ music
✨ light handheld foods
✨ drink specials
✨ good energy and real community

If you care about entrepreneurship, innovation, and making sure Buffalo’s startup story reflects the full depth of talent in this city, you need to be there. This is your chance to hear directly from entrepreneurs doing the work, making moves, and proving that innovation in Buffalo is diverse, bold, and already happening.

📍 Deco Lounge
🗓 Wednesday, April 22, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

🎟 Register for our event: https://bit.ly/4sosnbk

📅 See the full Buffalo Startup Week lineup: https://bit.ly/48x1GtM

Tag somebody you’re bringing with you.