Overview

Why are you interested in becoming a Trustee?

Located at Jefferson Ave and Utica Street on the East side of Buffalo, The Beverly Gray Business Exchange Center is focusing on creating an inclusive economy through entrepreneurship. Our mission is to help the entrepreneurs of Buffalo with a primary focus on the East Side. The Center(abv?) will allow access to free resources for business to start, operate and grow. Some of the services offered but are not limited to are; MWBE Certification Support, Veteran Owner Certification Support, Launch and Growth Assistance, Financing Assistance and Networking.

What is the mission of your organization?

Develop a hub of economic development activity to enable Minority and Women-Owned Enterprises(M/WBE), Service-Disabled Veteran–Owned Businesses (SDVOB), and small businesses in Buffalo,New York access to resources and business development opportunities necessary to build capacity and thrive.

Borrower Due Diligence

How will you decide who to endorse as a borrower? What due diligence will you conduct?

The Beverly Gray Business Exchange Center will provide in depth technical assistance to clients who are looking to access capital. Once the loan funds have been disbursed, the center will maintain contact with the client and provide assistance to help their business grow and thrive.