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 As a mom and an entrepreneur, your kids see the hard work you put in. I hear how proud my children are to say their mom is a CEO to their friends. It's amazing to be a woman and an entrepreneur at the same time. — Christine Uwimbabazi, Prime Care WEDI Microloan Client & 2021 WEDI Entrepreneur of the Year Campaign Leadership Betsy & Jock Mitchell (Founder & Community Leaders) Tina Grant-Holt & Dale Holt (WEDI Entrepreneurs, Owners Manna @ Northland) Stephen Zenger (WEDI Board Chair, 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 22 // WINTERFEST 2022
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