Vision: WEDI’s vision is that all residents of Western New York can succeed and thrive in a culturally inclusive community. Mission: WEDI strengthens communities through a continuum of educational and financial resources, removing systemic barriers to economic equity for all Western New Yorkers. Neighbors of the new Bazaar include: 6 apartment buildings + other residential homes, 20 manufacturing and retail operations with more planned Novi designs her own silk fabrics and garments. Her shop also carries home decor, jewelry and accessories. Each year the employees of WEDI chose a microloan client to be Entrepreneur of the Year. The 2021 awardee was Christine Uwimbimbazi of Prime Care Transportation Campaign Leadership Betsy & Jock Mitchell (Founder & Community Leaders) Tina Grant-Holt & Dale Holt (WEDI Entrepreneurs, Owners Manna @ Northland) Stephen Zenger (WEDI Board President, CEO of Zenger Group) 3,200 sq. ft. to 16,500 sq. ft. 16 businesses to 24+ businesses 35 seats to 82+ seats in Community Cafe 80,000 visitors to 120,000+ visitors (projected) • Diversified businesses: including accountants, special event planners, health and beauty • Dedicated spaces: for community, family and social events, workforce training, technology and test kitchen • On-site programming: speaker series, tastings, cooking classes for all ages Niagara Street is Resurgent. Community Opportunity The New West Side Bazaar Novi Paluch, Owner of Sasmita Boutique 43 ½ Allen Street, Buffalo, Incubated at West Side Bazaar 2022 WEDI Entrepreneur of the Year omes, Novi designs her own silk fabrics and garments. Her shop also carries home decor, jewelry and accessories. Each year the employees of WEDI chose a microloan client to be Entrepreneur of the Year. The 2021 awardee was Christine Uwimbimbazi of Prime Care Transportation Campaign Leadership Betsy & Jock Mitchell (Founder & Community Leaders) Tina Grant-Holt & Dale Holt (WEDI Entrepreneurs, Owners Manna @ Northland) Stephen Zenger (WEDI Board President, CEO of Zenger Group) 3,200 sq. ft. to 16,500 sq. ft. 16 businesses to 24+ businesses 35 seats to 82+ seats in Community Cafe 80,000 visitors to 120,000+ visitors (projected) • Diversified businesses: including accountants, special event planners, health and beauty • Dedicated spaces: for community, family and social events, workforce training, technology and test kitchen • On-site programming: speaker series, tastings, cooking classes for all ages de Bazaar Novi Paluch, Owner of Sasmita Boutique 43 ½ Allen Street, Buffalo, Incubated at West Side Bazaar 2022 WEDI Entrepreneur of the Year OPENS FALL 2023 HOME STRETCH TO NIAGARA STREET WEDI // 23
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