My final merit I refuse you
Samantha Nephew, Buffalo Center for Health Equity
Location: Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library

​Partnership for Public Good Principle
Asset 7:

Many local, independent businesses and support for entrepreneurship. Buffalo Niagara has a strong presence of small shops, locally-owned restaurants, and independent businesses. There is increased training and support available for community members to develop, expand, and sustain small and cooperative businesses. These are important pathways to economic independence, mobility, and a democratic economy that works for all residents.