Upcoming Presenters May 14, 2025

Brad's Blend

Brad’s Blend of Rum & Cola® is America’s 1st small-batch rum & cola craft cocktail - a bold new entrant into the Ready-To-Drink (RTD) alcohol space. Designed for the modern, on-the-go consumer, it offers a twist on the timeless ‘Cuba Libre’ classic using premium 4-yr aged rum perfectly blended with our handmade cola using Brad’s secret blend of citrus and spices, served in a convenient aluminum can.
Digital Table Advertising

Digital Table Advertising is set to transform brand engagement in dining and social environments. By integrating dynamic digital displays onto tables at restaurants and bars, we create an immersive advertising platform that captures attention and drives revenue. We are already in local WNY restaurants like (2) Anchor Bars, Pearl Street Grill, Duffs of Orchard Park, Sorrentino’s & 12 more.

Past Presenters

The Adventure Nexus

The Adventure Nexus is a web-based platform and community hub designed for tabletop game (TTG) enthusiasts, both players and Game Masters (GMs).

Aerovec

Aerovec, a Buffalo based start-up company plans to create a $100M business in the Distributed Wind Energy space within a decade, delivering an operating margin of at least 12%.

Funding Business Growth in WNY

The WNYVA, founded in 1989, is an 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.