Buffalo community learns how to join 5/14 Memorial construction project

Buffalo community members gathered Tuesday to learn how to participate in the 5/14 Living Memorial and Healing Center project at a "Coffee and Construction" event hosted by construction managers Buffalo Construction Consultants and MWBE Constructors, Inc. The event followed New York State's $12 million investment to close the project's capital campaign, with construction expected to begin this spring. Leaders emphasized a 50% utilization goal, requiring 35% minority-owned and 15% women-owned business participation in project dollars. A second community event is scheduled for Nov. 18 at the Merriweather Library from 3 to 4 p.m., as organizers seek input to shape the memorial honoring victims of the 2022 Tops shooting.