More than two-dozen members of this year's Leadership Niagara class toured Confer Plastics on February 16th as a part of their Entrepreneurship Day. The participants were able to walk the factory floor and see a variety of products being made. For most, this was their first look at the inner workings of a manufacturing environment. They also heard from vice-president Bob Confer who talked about the joys of running a business and what leadership methods work within his organization.
This was just one stop on their full day of business activities. They also heard from Joe McMahon of Audubon Machinery - one of the fastest growing businesses in NY -- who spoke about entrepreneurship and gave a great tour of his facility; Frank Budwey of Budwey Markets who discussed some of the government ills faced by small businesses and how they overcome them; and Mark Hoffman of M&T Bank and Jack McGowan of The Western New York Venture Association who discussed funding of start-ups.
Leadership Niagara is a year-long leadership training program for adults who represent a cross section of Niagara County; including business, labor, education, the arts, religion, government, community based organizations, ethnic and minority groups.They meet for daylong sessions held each month addressing diverse, local needs. LN focuses on helping participants to enhance their understanding and recognition of what our community lacks to become a better place to live and work, followed by becoming involved and making it happen. The program provides opportunities for participants to develop their own personal leadership styles and networking opportunities. More information can be found at: http://www.leadershipniagara.com/If your community organization would like to tour our factory send an e-mail to Bob Confer at bob@conferplastics.com.
