GNF Presents: Welcome to the Neighborhood
Celebrate with us the launch of GNF on Friday, March 3rd at Thin Man Brewery on Elmwood Ave. Connect with your fellow neighbors, enjoy appetizers and drinks, and have fun while supporting a worthy cause. Your attendance will help us further our mission and we can't wait to share this exciting time with you.
Our Mission
We believe that entrepreneurship is an opportunity for those living in economically challenged communities to create their own path to financial stability. We also acknowledge that the opportunities for would-be entrepreneurs are not equal. The Good Neighbor Fund was founded to empower the under-resourced entrepreneur to build their dream.
About GNF
The Good Neighbor Fund (GNF) is a community-driven organization that aims to promote entrepreneurship and democratize access to resources for early-stage businesses. With a vision to empower and support local entrepreneurs, GNF operates as a volunteer-led giving circle. Our Limited Partners come together to pool resources and donate micro-grants to innovative business ideas. GNF is proud to be powered by BootSector, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to educating and inspiring the next generation of startup leaders.
All ticket proceeds (after deducting credit card processing fees) and contributions raised during the event will directly fund new micro-grants in 2023.
Flexible Pricing Tickets: Available on a sliding scale, with a minimum contribution of $1. Pay what you can and join us in supporting our mission.
Included with your ticket:
🤝 Networking with like-minded individuals who support community change, Buffalo's economic development, and entrepreneurship for all.
🍻 Open bar for two hours.
🍡 Appetizers and more!
📸 Step & Repeat Photo Opportunity. Professional photography by Alana Adetola Arts Photography.
Agenda
5:30 — 6:30 pm: Cocktails and networking.
6:30 — 7:00 pm: Speakers
Jason and Susan: Will kick it off and speak about the mission of GNF and future plans.
Sonya Tareke: Will speak about her experiences and introduce her Blackstone LaunchPad class speakers.
Sanskriti Bansal and Daniel Chan (students): Will talk about what entrepreneurship means to them.
7:00 — 8:00 pm: Networking and wrapping up.
8:00 pm and beyond: Feel free to stay and mingle, though our open bar will end at 8 pm.
Dress Code
Come as you are. We appreciate you taking the time out of your day to support our cause. Business casual or working-parent casual, you're welcome here.
Fundraising
All net ticket proceeds will directly fund our micro-grant program as mentioned above. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to make donations via payment apps, cash, or check during the event. These donations will be processed through BootSector, with tax-deductible donation receipts able to be issued.
Capacity
Advanced purchase of tickets is required. Once tickets are sold out, we will be unable to issue more. Bracelets will be issued upon your arrival, which grant you access to the event, food, and open bar.
In an effort to promote the event, we have a LinkedIn Event page set up to share on social media. We would be grateful if you RSVPd on LinkedIn after securing your tickets here, and give it share if you'd like!
LinkedIn Event Page: https://bit.ly/40W4rjg
We can't wait to share a drink, break bread, and learn how we can all be good neighbors ✌️
— Jason & Susan