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UB program gets boost in funding

By Jonathan D. Epstein

August 12, 2009,

 The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at University at Buffalo’s School of Management is launching a new Strategic Entrepreneurship program, funded by $25,000 from First Niagara Financial Group.

The new 12-month program, which will start in September, will be part of the center’s ongoing efforts to give entrepreneurs help in learning to grow their businesses and create jobs.

It’s designed for graduates of the center’s core program, and will focus on taking businesses “to the next level” and boosting profitability.

“The Strategic Entrepreneurship program offers graduates of our Core program a ‘next step’ to move their businesses forward by helping them implement professional management practices in a supportive atmosphere,” Thomas Ulbrich, the center’s executive director, said in a statement.

Industry experts will teach on subjects including branding, financial controls, mergers and acquisitions, building a management team, leadership and technology. Personal coaching and networking are also key components of the program.

“The Strategic Entrepreneurship program is well aligned with First Niagara’s business philosophy of empowering through passion, creativity and expertise,” said Daniel E. Cantara III, a First Niagara executive vice president.

jepstein@buffnews.com

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