Buffalo EDI (September 2022)
Buffalo Economic Development Initiatives (EDI) was a two-day, in-person conference that took place September 14-15, 2022, at Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, located at 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY 14202. The goal of EDIs is to improve the total and economic well-being of transitioning Service members, Veterans, their families, and their communities.
Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED) hosted this EDI in partnership with the Buffalo Regional Office. Registration for the EDI event was free of charge. Presentations offered during the EDI covered topics such as VA benefits, Veteran initiatives, financial wellness, and career development strategies. Additionally, this EDI offered claims assistance to help Veterans file claims and maximize the use of VA benefits and services.
Click for Day One or Day Two schedule of events.
Day One: September 14, 2022
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. EDT.
Day Two: September 15, 2022
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. EDT.
Quick Links to Buffalo EDI Event Pages:
schedule of events
Day One: September 14, 2022
Spouse and Caregiver Clinic
9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. EDT
This event helped spouses and caregivers discover details about caregiver resources, spousal benefits, education options, support, and more.
Presentations
1:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m. EDT
Attendees learned more about connecting to VA benefits and resources, physical and mental health, and much more.
Claims Clinics
4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EDT
Veterans connected with claims representatives to check their claims statuses or to receive insight into next steps in filing a VA claim for service-connected conditions.
Day TWO: SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Town Hall
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. EDT
Attendees learned about key initiatives and addressed their concerns.
Presentations
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. EDT
Attendees learned more about connecting to VA benefits and resources, physical and mental health, and much more.
Stakeholder Roundtables – By invitation only
1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. EDT
Public and private organizations came together to form sustainable partnerships that alleviate challenges in the Veteran community.
Claims Clinics
4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EDT
Veterans connected with claims representatives to check their claims statuses or to receive insight into next steps in filing a VA claim for service-connected conditions.
The Venue: Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park
Please check out their website for additional details: https://buffalonavalpark.org/