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WEDI News
April 4, 2026
Governor Hochul announces New York State Community World Cup Grant Program awardees
On Friday, April 3, Gov. Hochul announced 12 community-based projects across seven regions of New York State were selected as awardees through the New York State Community World Cup Grant Program.
May 16, 2025
Manna on Main opens at the Monroe
Earlier today, New York State Senator Sean Ryan joined representatives from the Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) to announce the creation of two new incubator kitchens at The Monroe.
May 5, 2025
A look at how 5 immigrants have redefined Buffalo's restaurant scene
About 7% of the people living in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area were born outside of the United States, according to U.S. census data. Ten percent of them work in the service industry, including food, hospitality, and entertainment.
April 11, 2025
Culture and community celebrated at West Side Bazaar
There was food, fun, and fundraising found at the annual WEDIFest Friday evening.
April 8, 2025
WEDIfest happening at West Side Bazaar on Friday
The Westminster Economic Development Initiative is gearing up for its signature fundraiser Friday, April 11 at the West Side Bazaar.