Buffalo’s makerspace and business incubator excited to expand programming for young adults 

BUFFALO, NY –  The Foundry will be receiving a grant from the First Niagara Foundation in partnership with KeyBank to expand workforce development opportunities through the launch of a social enterprise, FoundryMade.

FoundryMade is an expansion of The Foundry’s current workforce training program which provides young adults ages 18-25 with employable skills in computer-assisted design and manufacturing. The social enterprise will further utilize The Foundry’s on-site makerspaces to produce and sell items, providing students with paid opportunities to practice the skillsets they’ve developed. Students will get a chance to experience what it takes to run a successful enterprise and learn about viable career options in manufacturing, making, and entrepreneurship.

Can you help us spread the word? Please forward to anyone you think might be interested in learning more about the business of making! This program is offered FREE of charge for students enrolled thanks to the generous support of the Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation.

Can you see it? It's the end of 2020 - hooray! In spite of the pandemic, youth and adults continued to discover making and entrepreneurship at The Foundry this year. And that only happened because of your generosity and your belief in The Foundry's mission.

Your financial support today guarantees that The Foundry remains a place of inspiration, innovation and opportunity during (and after!) the pandemic. Click here to make an end of year donation!

Last night we held our very first VIRTUAL Bid to Build fundraising event. While it was definitely different, it was so much fun to engage with YOU AT HOME building maker kits together. And it was especially nice to see familiar friendly faces we miss seeing at The Foundry. Thank you for joining us!

Hello Foundry Friends!

We're halfway to Bid to Build 2020!

Not only does your donation support education and entrepreneurial programs (we are so grateful for your support...) but you also get to build your very own steampunk clock with us!⠀The last day to order is MONDAY - September 21st, don't miss out on the fun. CLICK HERE to reserve your spot today.

Hello Foundry Friends!

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for our first Facebook LIVE event with the talented Sarah Fonzi. In case you missed it, you can watch it here.

This Thursday join us to learn more about Crochet Designer & Fiber Artist, Fierra Green, owner of GraFieTi, one our our Foundry Small Business Tenants.