Partner America , the nation s first partnership of Mayors, government agencies and private enterprise, is conducting a national tour of the cities that are dynamic centers of small business activity. In an effort to determine the critical issues that face small businesses, Mayor Masiello is hosting a working luncheon of leaders of small business who will craft the agenda for a major business forum in September. Inc. Partner America offers management expertise, technical assistance, education and government procurement opportunities to eligible small and mid-size businesses. Mayor Masiello and the small business community of Buffalo will have the opportunity to access these resources over the course of the next ten years.
Small businesses are responsible for today s strong national and local economy.
The contribution of providing jobs, products and services strengthen the local community s economic and social infrastructure by increasing the tax base and generating funding for the cities and towns in which they do business, said Buffalo Mayor Anthony Masiello. Through Partner America , the Conference, American Management and local Mayors will aggressively advocate for small business development and growth. Businesses cannot simply finance their way to profitability. It can only be achieved through effective and committed management. A comparative review of the businesses performance versus peer businesses in the top quartile of the industry.