Upstate Capital Association of New York

09/02/2026

Thank you to Asc Advisors for sponsoring the 2026 Buffalo PE Summit!

Your support helps bring together private equity investors, business owners, capital providers, and transaction professionals for two days of market insights, relationship-building, and meaningful conversations about growth and liquidity.

Join us September 22–23 | Learn More + Register today: https://upstatecapital.org/annual-events/buffalo-private-equity-summit-2026/

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

07/31/2026

Strong communities are built through meaningful connections. Membership helps us bring together investors, entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners who are committed to growing opportunities across Upstate New York. By supporting our network, members help strengthen the relationships and resources that drive innovation forward.

Want to become a member? Visit our website: https://upstatecapital.org/members/

07/30/2026

We were honored to recognize Richard Gioia, Founder of Gioia Capital and Managing Director of Lazear Capital, as our 2025 Private Equity Professional of the Year. With more than 15 years of experience acquiring and growing lower middle market companies across Upstate New York, Richard has made a lasting impact on our region's business community.

07/29/2026

KeyBank's Erica Choi shares why the bank has been a longtime supporter of Upstate Capital and how the organization helps connect capital providers, investors and dealmakers across New York. Learn how these relationships help drive investment, growth and opportunity throughout the region.

07/28/2026

Kara Jones shares how our partnership helps CenterState connect entrepreneurs with investors and strengthen innovation in Syracuse. She highlights the importance of collaboration across regions to grow New York’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. We are grateful for their membership and their role in building the future of Upstate innovation.

Learn more at https://upstatecapital.org/

07/27/2026

The Saratoga Forum would not be possible without the support of our event sponsors.

Thank you to each of our partners for helping create an experience that brings together investors, founders and business leaders from across New York for meaningful conversations, strategic insights and lasting connections.

Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/4vIuUzL.

07/27/2026

Hear from Tansuree Bose, a University at Buffalo student, as she shares how Operation Inspire provided hands-on experience with live M&A transactions, investor discussions and real-world deal analysis. Programs like these help prepare the next generation of investment professionals by connecting classroom concepts with practical experience.

Learn more at https://upstatecapital.org/.

07/24/2026

Hear from Vincent Esposito, Senior Vice President at Empire State Development, as he shares why connecting investors, entrepreneurs and innovators is essential to strengthening New York's economy. Through collaboration and a shared vision, communities across Upstate continue to create new opportunities for growth.