Editor's Note

From culture, to food, charities, businesses, and people that together are bringing new life and hope to our region, our March/April issue offers you a slice of the best of Buffalo. As a friend of mine likes to say, Buffalo is a place “where good things are happening.” That is our heartbeat- to highlight and celebrate the good of Western New York. With expanded coverage and sections in this issue on Buffalo’s ever growing cultural scene including food, arts, people, places, and sports, I am confident this issue won’t disappoint. 

     At THRiVE! we like to think of ourselves as the magazine about good people, companies, and organizations leading the way for a brighter future in Western New York. We are also a magazine with a cause. We raise money through advertising and subscriptions for non-profits, schools, and charities that are doing good in our community. Our advertisers, partners, and contributors are a collaboration of business people, educators, leaders, and volunteers working together to make Western New York a more beautiful and attractive place to live and work.

     Looking back since 2007, we have come a long way as a values based magazine trying to make a difference in our community. This issue we are excited to highlight people like Terry Pegula who of course just became the new owner of the Sabres, Buffalo Princess founder Marinette Kozlow, Tyler Ennis and others. Plus we look at innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs making strides in the tech sector of Western New York. Additionally, Buffalo First Director Sarah Bishop talks on the importance of doing business locally and  contributor Lisa Littlewood looks at Jericho Road Ministries and reports from inside the American Red Cross’s historic Delaware Avenue mansion and much more.

     Special thanks to other contributors this issue including Erica Eicklekraut, Jerry Gillis, Stuart Harper, Paul Wieland and Ron Calandra and of course the ever hardworking photography of Matt Brown who brings our stories to life with his crisp photography. Thanks for reading and join us online for further discussion at www.thrivebuffalo.org.

     Looking forward to hearing from you,

 Kyle Patterson, Publisher and Editor