The WNYVA, founded in 1989, is the only not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a business opportunity and investment forum to the Niagara region. The association holds a series of networking meetings throughout the year to facilitate the exchange of information between investors and entrepreneurs.

Our Mission:
The Western New York Venture Association's mission is to elevate the economic growth of the region by proactively increasing the size and sophistication of the angel investors base, and the quality of investments opportunities, throughout Western New York.

Upcoming Events: January 18, 2012 7:30 - 9:00 A.M. Venture Forum Featuring presentations by COMET Informatics LLC and Novera Protein, Inc. Click Here for details. The Buffalo Club, 388 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York Future Forum Dates: March 21, 2012 June 13, 2012 CALL FOR PRESENTERS Please see How to Present to learn how to be considered as a presenter at a future meeting. BUFFALO ANGELS The Buffalo Angels is a group of Accredited Investors that is a program of WNYVA. The Buffalo Angels holds a series of invitation-only meetings to consider investment opportunities. PleaseClick Here to submit an application to the Buffalo Angels through Gust.com. If you are an Accredited Investor and would like information about the Buffalo Angels, please call 716-636-3626 or email info@wnyventure.com

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