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Summer Activities from the 43North Team

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Every year, our cohort moves to Buffalo in snowy January. After months of building their businesses in the Queen City, the founders are eager to enjoy the summer outdoors with their teams. From outdoor concerts and boating to local farmer’s markets, Buffalo offers something for everyone. Members of our team has curated a list of their favorite summer activities, highlighting all the wonderful experiences this city has to offer.

Check it out 👇

Dom Costanzo

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  • Farmer’s Market on Bidwell
  • Tuesday night concert series in Elmwood Village Buffalo You can find the 43North team guest bartending on August 6th!

Justine Pallkowski

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Arden Sorge

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Colleen E. Heidinger

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Ca-rin Miles

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Meaghan Phelps

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Devin Chavanne

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For more events happening around town, check out  Step Out Buffalo


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