WNY WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Woman-owned strategic marketing agency headquartered in Buffalo

We specialize in crafting compelling brand stories and transforming conversations into media opportunities. Beyond traditional PR, we prioritize building lasting relationships, sometimes evolving into long-term friendships. Our approach merges strategy and creativity, delivering customized PR plans with enthusiasm and collaboration, ensuring we achieve your objectives together.

Active Workforce, Inc. is a Buffalo based WBE and has been in business since 2001. We specialize in construction placement, and pride ourselves in finding permanent employment for our clients. Active Workforce also offers OSHA 10 in Construction and various other safety training topics.

Mindset and Empowerment Coach for women who need help getting out of their own way and want to start putting themselves first. If you are looking for achievable steps to live a fulfilling life, coaching is the right fit for you!

Allegra is a full-service marketing and print communications company based in Cheektowaga, NY. We help companies solve simple or complex problems through our expertise, creative solutions and can-do attitude. Owner Joyce DeLong's print company offers color printing, marketing, graphic design, and web design. Posters, brochures, promotional products, signs, and more.

Graphic Designer and Social Media Management. I specialize with Gen X business owners that struggle with social media to help boost their brand and save them time.

We are a construction company specializing in metal roofing & siding

Arfullyours is a boutique creative agency & studio specializing in artistically designed marketing, strategy, and production for creative professionals and cult

Executive Coaching, Strategic Planning, Business Coaching, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Assessments and Workshops.

Interested in Home Care and Understanding "Long-Term Care"

Full service business agency dedicated to providing services for the underserved small business and BIPOC communities.

Beckage is a respected Minority and/or Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) as Certified by New York State.

Real Estate Construction and Development Consulting Services

Berardi Immigration Law is a business immigration law firm that helps individuals and corporations obtain work permits, green cards and US citizenship.

We are in the home services sector. Sandra Brown is the franchise operator of the franchise location. We provide a residential friendly dumpster service to homeowners and contractors across WNY.

·Breakthrough provides public sector institutions with leadership consulting focused on creating opportunity, facilitating a solid vision of excellence, building organizational capacity to manage change, and empowering teams to effect positive results. Breakthrough specializes in working with small to mid-size organizations in growth or expansion stages of development. Breakthrough's founder is a committed public servant seeking to leverage her diverse expertise and experience to help public sector leaders advance inclusive and connected communities.

A women-owned business specializing in consumer electronic repair and business technology consulting one byte at a time.

Full-service landscaping and hardscaping company serving all of WNY.

We work with clients to help them grow their brand, reward employees, grow their sales, and stay top of mind with their clients! Through the use of promotional products and custom decorated apparel. Every organization has a story - let us help you tell yours! We specialize in partnering with clients in the non-profit, education, health care, and human resource sectors. No matter your industry, We will bring our passion for marketing to your branding efforts.

Buffalo Video Production helps you sell and helps you tell your story. Video is more important than ever, so if it is for your website, social media, instructional (e-Learning) or entertaining, we can create the video you and your business deserve.

Bump is an SEO + digital marketing agency that provides only the right services to generate consistent leads. No fluff. Just marketing that gets results from a 20-year marketing veteran.

A female-owned sole proprietorship boutique law firm focused on civil litigation. The firm is owned by Hilary Banker, Esq., and has been a Buffalo law firm since 1987.

This certified WBE and DBE firm offers world-class workforce development tools for the infrastructure industry as well as heavy equipment rental of premier construction machines, power generators, etc.

Optimistic artwork and design services.

Executive Consultants

Strategic planning and operations consulting for small business owners and solopreneurs. Catbird is owned by Courtney Howard, a former Strategy & Operations professional at Google. Courtney helps business owners reclaim their time, strengthen their businesses, and move decisively toward their goals.

Business law/QDRO Consultant

I provide data and logistics solutions to small businesses, creating custom data tools, dashboards and metrics for niche communities.

A New York State certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), Comvest is a third-party commercial real estate services firm in Western New York that offers full in-house facilities management and property management services.

Creating Organizational Culture to Maximize Leader and Employee Performance

Coppola Injury Law, which is powered by The Coppola Firm, is a proudly woman-owned law firm in Buffalo which helps injured people recover the money they deserve, helps companies enforce their rights, and counsels businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs on legal issues.

Professional Resume Writing and Career Management Service

Covington Associates Consulting | CAC, is a different kind of public relations Firm. It's a social enterprise business Concern, and specializes in assisting and empowering minority small business entrepreneurs, to develop their companies. CAC's diversity and inclusion Approach is titled I.D.E.A.™. The company's Founder, President, and CEO, Ms. Sherry Sherrill, has over 40+ years experience as a seasoned community activist, based in City Of Buffalo (NY), and is an (early) digital divide pioneer.

Licensed Real Estate Agent, can help anyone looking to buy, sell or invest in real estate.

DocuShred USA helps reduce risk and protect brand image with our prompt service in the secure destruction of confidential documents. Trusted by both small and large organizations, DocuShred USA provides secure document destruction services to those in the Niagara and Erie county regions.

Eat Off Art came about after pondering the cliche, "Starving Artists," which is so widely accepted by many, even artists themselves. With that, we decided to entertain the notion of making a living and thriving from art, eating of the fruits of our efforts, hence, Eat Off Art. Our services and offerings include Original Art, Art Prints, Jewelry, Clothing & Apparel

We are a certified M/WBE in NYS, NYC, and with the SBA that provides Non-dilutive Funding Development and Evaluation Services - specifically, help you find funding, apply for funding, and measure the outcomes of your funding.

We offer residential and commercial pest control services in the Western New York region.

Boutique Law Firm with a small, courteous, client-driven staff, focusing on Matrimonial and Family Law in Erie and surrounding counties. We offer free initial consultations (in person and virtual), and also have flexible hours for the working client. We are dedicated to understanding the legal and emotional needs of our clients, and strive to provide informed and vigorous representation in divorces, post-divorce violations and modifications, child custody and support matters, family offense matters (Orders of Protection), and Abuse and Neglect Proceedings (CPS).

To empower small and medium-sized business by providing innovative and strategic HR consulting services that drive growth, enhance employee well-being, and build resilient organizational cultures.

Envision Benefits Group (EBG) is a specialty agency delivering employee benefits, payroll, and HR solutions to any size business. We are a dedicated team of professionals committed to easing the burdens of benefits, compliance and HR administration for our clients.

Helping small businesses with affordable bookkeeping services and Quickbooks training.

Everything Branding is a marketing/graphic design business dedicated to providing affordable services to all types of businesses.

We offer signage, displays, graphics and now "Face Shields"

Forcoda is an interactive agency that is 100% focused on building scalable digital products that resonate with your customers and generate multiple returns on the investment.

Land surveying to prepare boundary surveys and topographic surveys for land transfers and construction.

Market research consultant

Divorce & Family Legal Services

GlobalSecurityIQ is a full-service Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation company owned and staffed by certified Cybersecurity professionals. Organizations that haven't sustained a data breach are either highly prepared; extraordinarily fortunate; or they have but are unaware. Most are still relying on defenses that are insufficient and out of date. No system will be 100% secure, but most breaches are preventable and organizations can significantly reduce their risk. Founded in 2017 by 25-year former FBI Supervisory Special Agent Holly Hubert, what set us apart is our experience and cybersecurity industry-leading credentials. GlobalSecurityIQ specializes in Risk Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Corporate Education, Board Consulting, eDiscovery, Table Top Exercises, and Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Planning.

Eye doctor and optician

Creative event design and strategy elevating your guests experience.

Naturopathic, holistic office

Heartsome Marketing is a strategy and branding marketing consultant, specializing in supporting startups, nonprofits, and individuals who dream big. Our goal is to align with ideas and initiatives that inspire and improve the local community.

HER Corporate Counsel, powered by Mancabelli Law, is a woman-owned boutique business law firm serving women-owned businesses in New York State. We are passionate about proactively protecting our clients' businesses. We achieve that goal by drafting and negotiating B2B contracts with precision and clarity.

Our clients thrive when we collaborate regularly, which is why scheduled calls are the key to boosting your profits and peace of mind. To make that easy, we offer monthly subscription plans designed to encourage open communication and prevent problems before the start.

Subscription-based Legal and Identity Theft Protection Services for Individuals, Small Businesses, Employee Groups and Commercial Drivers.

This business is owned by the ONLY certified college financial consultant (CCFC) AND CPA in the WNY area. It is dedicated to helping people navigate the complexities of student loans to put you/your loved ones in the BEST possible financial position despite this burden of debt. This is primarily accomplished through strategic (and surprisingly simple) tax planning. This business also offers tax preparation as well. Gift cards are available for tax prep and in-depth consultations!

HR & Team Effectiveness - On-line Harassment Prevention Training, Zoom Lunch and Learns, we love to design content to meet client needs!

We are electrical contractors for your home or business.

photography services and wedding referrals

Helping individuals, teams, and organizations boost their creative thinking, collaboration, and connection for better & brighter experiences. Joy and fun added at no additional charge!

Boutique Law Firm. Areas of Practice: Trusts & Estates, Estate Planning and Elder Law

Provides job placement services to individuals with disabilities.

We believe every client has a unique brand and a story to tell. We discover and share clients' unique value through PR, communications, branding, and media execution. Our collaborative, personal approach allows us to establish mutually beneficial, long-term partnerships. Our clients come from every industry, and they care about the people they serve, just like us. Strategically, creatively, and digitally connecting clients and communities - that's what we do. And it all begins with insight.

Inspired Outcomes Now helps you bring your Vision to life with a true brand that generates results. Based on a proprietary Your True Brand™ process, we help organizations stand apart and build loyalty through authenticity. Your Vision Branded is designed for startups ready to get noticed. Your Brand Renewed helps existing businesses show what has changed in their business. Your Brand Elevated puts a visual foundation in place for growth. We meet you where are and take you where you want to go.

IT and Digital Strategy for small to medium size companies

Mental Health Private Practice

Financial and Accounting Services for small businesses and not for profits in the WNY community.

Kirisits & Associates CPAS, PLLC

CPA firm specializing in CFO services, Business Process Outsourcing, tax, and audit with services to business, professionals, NFP organizations and charter schools.

Freelance web design and marketing for startups, small businesses, and non-profits.

Life purpose mentorship + shadow alchemy through intuition, human design and masculine/feminine energetics.

Latinas Evolving is a dynamic global movement dedicated to empowering Latina women through personal and professional development. We focus on Latina entrepreneurs, leaders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and allies. Our mission is to provide resources, mentorship, and a supportive community through workshops, networking events, and educational initiatives. We showcase and highlight Latina entrepreneurs and leaders through our social media campaigns, events, and virtual magazine. At Latinas Evolving, we believe in the power of collective progress and are committed to helping our members thrive in all areas of their lives.

The Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC specializes in vaccine cases nationwide. If you've suffered a shot reaction such as GBS, shoulder pain, or other illness, our vaccine lawyer is here to help.

Subscription-based Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans for Individuals, Business Owners, Employee Groups and Commercial Drivers.

Child Day Care Center, loving children from 6 weeks to school age.

Real Estate Brokerage

Love for Words is an editing boutique. We transform manuscripts into books. You write, we edit.

We are Maccrist, a marketing and advertising agency based in Buffalo, NY. From concept to maturity, we are focused on growing your business. By integrating both inbound and outbound concepts, we are able to offer our clients the most value. We take the pressure off of building your digital presence so you can focus on what you do best- running your business. At Maccrist, we offer a range of solutions including Web Design and Development, Search Engine Optimization, Paid Advertising, Social Media, Ecommerce, Content Marketing, Branding, Event Marketing, Public Relations, Video Production and Translation Services.

Business lawyer

Executive Coach, Life Coach, Mindfulness Coach, & Business Consulting for Commercial and Not-For-Profit Organizations.

We offer website design and development for small businesses and non-profit organizations.

Boutique law firm specializing in small business & estate planning.

Medicare Management of WNY simplifies Medicare before you need to sign up at 65 or retirement if you work past 65. We offer you FREE Medicare planning services in Buffalo, NY since 2015 at 8645 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14221. Call (716) 833-0252 or learn more at www.wnymedicare.org

Office and commercial furniture and spacial design offerings.

HR Solutions 24-7

Mogul is the largest recruiting platform for diverse talent and diversified search firm worldwide.

Real Estate Services

Mother Earth Literacies, LLC (MEL) provides expertise in the education and business consulting arena in Western New York. As a rust-belt city, Buffalo and the greater WNY region are particularly impacted by environmental injustice and the work to educate citizens has just begun. MEL fills educational, STEM, nonprofit, and community needs in our region, providing internal collaborative support for schools and nonprofit organizations struggling with sustainability and equity challenges. Grounded in antiracist, decolonizing critical theories, Mother Earth Literacies is a people first business designed to help break barriers and access opportunities for educators and nonprofits.

As a Minority and Women Owned Small Business in Erie County, MEL is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our educational and organizational partners.

Moxie Creative Studios is a MWBE-certified Branding & Content Marketing Agency based in Rochester, New York. This team of creative marketing professionals have a combined experience of 25+ years building brands and scaling businesses. With a diverse client list spanning local favorites like Heron Hill Winery and Leep Foods to national giants including Universal Studios and Pepsi, Moxie Creative Studios develops one-of-a-kind marketing strategies that build awareness, spark interest, ignite engagement, and drive growth.

MWB Ignites, LLC a leadership and empowerment consultant firm that ignites generations of Champions. We provide targeted trainings and evaluations that will build capacity, elevate staff and programs and grow leadership capacity within your ranks.

Majority woman owned. Accounting, technical assistance, business coaching, consulting, nonprofit friendly.

Nurah and Associates is an inclusive leadership consulting agency. We specialize in offering Organizational Leadership Training and strategic planning to affluent small businesses to promote equitable company culture.

O'Connell & Company is a theatre company and offers theatre classes for all ages 5-100, as well as special event performances as fund raisers shows for women's and children's charities in WNY. This is our 25th anniversary year, and we been forced to cancel rest of our season, benefits and classes. As you know this is a great blow to our very small company. We are able to sell discounted subscriptions to next season. We look forward to the day we can Celebrate and Entertain with our community.

Our primary goal as an experienced advisor is to be available and to provide insightful advice to enable you to make informed financial decisions.

Capitalizing on three decades of industry expertise, positive reputation and strong vendor relationships, One Fortune Media Consultants LLC provides best-in-class media planning and buying services, along with marketing consultation, to direct businesses and advertising agencies in Western New York. We are a trusted partner, working collaboratively with clients to create customized, targeted media solutions that fulfill their objectives and deliver measurable results.

We specialize in managing your accounting needs, allowing you to concentrate on fulfilling your mission. Our CFO Advisory & Accounting services cater to both businesses and nonprofits, offering expertise in financial reviews, analysis, budgeting, projections, cash flow forecasts, and comprehensive set-up and training solutions.

Organize Your Life Believes You Can.

Residential Real Estate

Danielle Podeszek: Graphic Designer and Sports Enthusiast. Founder of Pod Design Shop in Buffalo, NY, focusing on logo, branding, and apparel design. Worked with notable clients such as Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Pepsi, TNT, New Era Cap, and the University of Kentucky. Beyond design, Danielle's interests include ultramarathons, basketball, and javelin throwing.

Power Shift Consulting provides motivational instruction, intrinsic skill building, and career coaching to students at all academic levels. We also provide organizational Development to companies of all sizes.

Business and Money Coaching firm. Focused on working with female entrepreneurs to help them grow their business so they can make more money and help more people!

Professional and Personal Purpose Driven Consulting for Leaders looking to create a Legacy

Personal & Professional Leadership Development Coaching & DEI Facilitation

Laundry and Dry Cleaners

Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Consultation, Nutrition/ Healthy Eating Presentations, Cooking Classes, Restaurant Menu Consultation, Nutrition/Macronutrient Information Development

Red Door Real Estate is a boutique real estate agency that has been around for 8 years. Here we pride ourselves in knowing each & every one of our clients and being deeply connected with our community. We strive to make the home buying process simple and smooth especially for our first time home owners. That's what we live for!

Resource-Ful One Consulting supports today's women in leadership as they navigate the ever-increasing complexity of their role and responsibilities while building their leadership capacity and developing their teams.

While our core expertise spans branding, marketing, and design, our list of services is open-ended. We love to engage in novel tactics or specific requests that align well with our skills and experiences. So what do we do? In a word: help. Our team is comprised of senior-level marketing and design professionals who bring diverse skill sets and thrive through collaboration.

Sarah G. Carney LLC is registered as a professional fundraiser in New York State and Massachusetts; the LLC conducts business guided by customized 1099 contracts and scopes of service. We are producing people-driven, project-based, revenue-generating assignments to organizations with 32 years of experience in philanthropy, development, outside-sales, marketing, budget construction, fundraising and project management. Sarah G. Carney LLC leverages an extensive business network for her clients.

SVML is a full service design agency helping our clients grow their brand

Business Law Firm

SheCAN!, an organization in Western NY ,focused on helping women grow and thrive. SheCAN! is dedicated to empowering women through personal and professional development, health and wellness and positive mindset education. A welcoming and fun group of women that provides a supportive community that helps achieve your goals, opens doors to opportunity and friendships that change lives.

Offers remote video conferencing and phone meetings.

Shoshanna Cogan, MS Counseling Psychology, is an international Success Trainer, Motivational Keynote Speaker, and Coach who has coached hundreds of clients and led thousands of events around the world for 26+ years. She specializes in Leadership Development and Coaching, Team Building, Crucial Conversations, Building Resilience, Women's Success Strategies, and Emotional Intelligence. Shoshanna has multiple Certifications in Coaching, MBTI, Conflict Mediation, and more. Let's get LinkedIn!

Welcome to Silver Linings International, LLC where we prioritize psychological safety, growth, and well-being by infusing trauma-informed, positive psychology, and appreciative inquiry principles into every aspect of our services. Silver Linings is your go-to hub for comprehensive online supervisor and leadership courses, consultation, facilitation, strategic planning, needs assessments, dynamic team building, and more. Let us help your business thrive.

Guiding sleep-deprived parents to teach their children independent, restful sleep. With personalized plans and daily support, we transform bedtime struggles into peaceful nights. From infants to school-aged kids, we address sleep challenges to ensure everyone gets the rest they need.

Led by Stephanie Argentine, we focus on helping people and organizations navigate big, ugly, messy problems and challenges. Call us for a (virtual) cup of coffee (or glass of wine). Most of our work is with boards and leadership teams to set direction (vision, strategy), get stuff done (execution, governance, accountability, coaching) and figure out who (people) is doing what (roles and organization) and how (process) - now and in the future (talent, hi-po development, succession).

Southtown Audio Video integrates today's best AV technology into your space. Let's be honest; technology is not a perfect science. When technology is not working for you, it feels like it's working against you. That's where we come in. After we design and build your custom system, you'll receive training on its use, followed by full tech support if something were ever to go awry. The right solution, whether it be for your conference room, restaurant, classroom or home. Every. Time.

Graphic Design Studio

Portrait Photographer & Master Retoucher - Business, Families, HS Seniors, Actors, Models, Musicians, Body Builders, Events, & classy modern Boudior

Mary Colwell at The Colewell Law Group, LLC has been supporting clients with family disputes since 2005. Her practice areas include child custody, divorce, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, separation agreements and other areas in family law. Contact one Mary today if you need legal help with your family support.

A collective of women owned businesses in a shared workspace. Sip on some tea and let the art lined walls guide you from room to room with all local, women owned businesses.

Marketing & Advertising Consulting. Our mission is to cultivate symbiotic relationships between businesses and their audiences. We believe in the power of mutualism, where both parties thrive through collaboration and shared success.

Residential cleaning service

Policy analysis & research firm, specializing in technical assistance, evidence generation & facilitating uptake

Custom apparel and imprinting for your favorite humans and pets, custom metal and wood signs, pet themed decor, and personalized gifts.

We are a personal branding company that offers a wide range of consulting services with the necessary tools and expertise to help enhance your brand. Our services cater to personal clients, editorial projects, as well as corporations. We partner with our clients from start to finish, focusing on their needs while offering the ultimate experience.

UNOVA Coworking is a shared office space providing freelancers, home workers, small business owners, and community organizers a better place to work and play in the heart of Springville, NY.

Let VIA guide your organization towards informed strategies, efficient resource allocation, and meaningful community impact.

Voice By Maria is a full service voiceover production studio which can deliver voiceover for TV & radio commercials, telephone systems & voicemail, social media ads & content, e-learning/training narration, explainer videos, corporate content and more. We can also source voiceover talents in multiple languages if you need it. Our signature offering for small businesses is an audiogram - pictures/video with professional voiceover and music that you can share on your Instagram, Facebook and website.

Financial planning firm for women and families. Offering financial support and education during this time of confusion and need!

WindsorTurner is a real estate consulting & management firm serving not-for-profit organizations, government agencies and community minded developers. WindsorTurner believes real estate assets are community assets, and real estate investments are a healthy component of economic development efforts. We are able to assist with acquisitions and divestitures, market analysis, feasibility studies and project management.

XII XXI embraces for a sustainable fashion world , educating and making pieces for consumers to wear on a day to day basic. Our customers love to look stylish, on trend while making a positive impact on the planet.

StaffBuffalo is a certified women-owned (WBE), full-scale Recruiting and Outsourced Talent Optimization Firm, helping employers identify the right candidates and employees find the right jobs. Recruiting and Talent Optimization are both essential aspects of building a
successful workforce, but they differ in scope and approach.

Throughout the recruitment process, we target candidates that are both a technical fit and a great cultural fit, which reduces costly turnover in the groups lacking staff support, reducing the strain on internal company resources.

Our Talent Optimization Team takes a more comprehensive and proactive method. We tailor a long-term workforce plan and align the organization's talent needs with its overall business objectives. We will position your company to be in the running for high-level
talent in this increasingly competitive market!

Our passion is to establish and maintain close relationships with businesses and job seekers to gain an understanding of their goals. The personalized quality of our searches is based on the understanding that you are more than just a number.

HRBuffalo was founded with a single mission: to provide organizations with innovative, progressive, and groundbreaking people solutions to drive business results. We approach each of our clients with fresh eyes to develop customized, unique strategies. As experienced
HR managers, we offer the comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you turn routine HR operations into a competitive advantage.

Our core values remain focused on you.

Build and maintain trust, it's our foundation.

Demonstrat integrity in every aspect of our work.

Provide quality service our clients can depend on.

Cultivate genuine, lasting relationships.

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Executive Coach
Leadership development
Private therapist

A Memories Made by Brenda, we specialize in crafting unforgettable events that leave a lasting impression. Located in the heart of Buffalo, we have been transforming visions into reality since 2009. From your baby's first birthday to your parents' 50th anniversary and the wedding of your dreams, we're dedicated to making your special occasion seamless and stress-free. With our passion for exceptional design and attention to detail, we strive to create remarkable experiences tailored just for you. Choose us to bring your event to life and make lasting memories! Contact us for a complimentary consultation at (716) 860-6642.

At SAIRA Creative, we focus on creating authentic places and vibrant experiences that connect people to their communities. Through art, culture,
and creativity, we help civic leaders bring bold visions to life.