Assembly Resolution No. 850

BY: M. of A. Norris

HONORING Buffa-Blo upon the occasion of its
designation as recipient of the New Small Business
Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce on March
21, 2024

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those distinguished individuals and businesses which contribute
substantially to the economic vitality of their communities, thereby
enhancing the economic well-being of the entire Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Buffa-Blo upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the New
Small Business Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce, to be
celebrated at its Annual Awards Gala on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at
Samuel's Grande Manor in Clarence, New York; and

WHEREAS, Buffa-Blo was nominated for this prestigious award for its
steadfast and unremitting commitment to its beloved community of
Clarence Center, New York; and

WHEREAS, Buffa-Blo was formed in 2022 with father and son duo, Chris
and Brendan Cimerman of Clarence, New York, becoming business partners
with an idea thought up around the dinner table; and

WHEREAS, The company, Buffa-Blo, designs, develops, and distributes
Buffalo-themed inflatable decor, allowing citizens of Buffalo and
Western New York to display their great amounts of Buffalo pride; and

WHEREAS, Chris Cimerman, with 30+ years of product development
experience under his belt, along with his son, Brendan Cimerman, who
holds a degree in finance from Buffalo State College, have grown
Buffa-Blo exponentially over the course of its inception to present day;
and

WHEREAS, Attending Lavocats Nursery's Pop-up Business event in late
2022, with two prototypes and a 3-ring binder to take pre-orders, they
made 16 sales, and by the following Friday, they had sold all the 600
pieces of inventory they initially ordered; and

WHEREAS, Buffa-Blo now has 13 different designs and sizes available,
have shipped to all 50 states along with other countries such as Canada,
the U.K., and Germany, and have been seen all around the city of
Buffalo, even on the tops of cars at tailgates; designing the sizes,
patterns, and shapes, finding more than one manufacturer, building
prototypes, managing logistics with a shipping partner, and developing a
marketing strategy takes patience and much attention to details; these
endeavors are justly paying off for the Cimerman duo as they experience
true growth and success and rightly serve as role models to all
entrepreneurs across this Great State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, Buffa-Blo currently has received received a trademark from
the U.S. Patent Office for their business and have copyright protection

on their designs, a testament to their creativity, dedication, and hard
work; and

WHEREAS, Buffa-Blo plans to continue to launch more products in
upcoming years and will continue to attend various local events,
continuing their learning and community support every step of the way;
and

WHEREAS, In true selflessness, Chris and Brendan Cimerman also have
several charitable ideas in the works to further support local
organizations; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Buffa-Blo upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the
New Small Business of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce
on March 21, 2024; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Chris and Brendan Cimerman, founders of Buffa-Blo.