Headquartered in Tonawanda, NY, NOCO was started in 1933 by Reginald B. Newman to supply coal to residential customers. They continue to power both homes and businesses today while preparing for tomorrow’s energy offerings.

A familiar face in the Buffalo art community, see how this University at Buffalo grad uses his MFA to create and inspire those around him.

Carl Lam has had a knack for reporting on the weather since elementary school. Along the way, he's picked up quite a few additional talents, degrees, and career accolades: a UB grad, a current student, an advisor, and so much more. How does he do it?

Dr. Jeffrey Thompson thought he had to pick between a career in medicine or pursuing his medical passion—until he realized he couldn't do one without the other. Watch the fifth episode of True Blue to see how he does both.

The Pinsa Romana at Daniela’s is an authentic taste of Italy. “It’s like a little living, breathing thing,” says owner Daniela Kayser.

A staple from its food truck days, Lloyd’s Tricked Out Nachos are made entirely from scratch. Layering starts with a mound of fresh-made tortilla chips and queso and crowned with the meat of your choice — and ours is the braised beef, which Lloyd sources from Rosenkrans Farm in Auburn, NY. Chris Dorsaneo, executive chef/co-owner of Lloyd, shares the recipe for this low-and-slow savory star.

Dig In Buffalo is a series featuring local Western New York chefs and the delicious dish's they create. In this episode, Brad Rowell, owner of The Grange Community Kitchen and West Rose, shares how he creates the famous double cheeseburger. Watch the entire series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrjM3zCO9iwFW_0MD_Tm2TuE604CQnEGf

Uplifter Video is proud to help sponsor The 11 Day Power Play. This year the Community Shift event raised $1.2 million for cancer causes in Western New York.

When The 11 Day Power Play set out to break the World Record in 2021, they knew it was going to be something special and wanted to capture the behind the scenes moments to show everyone what really goes into an 11 day hockey game.

The 11 Day Power Play is a Western New York charity that raises money for cancer research through ice hockey challenges. In November of 2021 they raised $2.1 million by playing a 252 hour and 42 second marathon hockey game. Yes! 11 straight, non-stop days and nights of hockey. Donate and learn more at https://www.11daypowerplay.com/

Uplifter Video partnered with FARM and Pan-American Film Division to create this commercial for Tops Friendly Markets. Tops Friendly Markets has been at your Table since 1962, and are looking back on the last 60 years and looking forward to the next 60 years.

Big League Summer, Buffalo-style IPA is the first Stories of Resurgence release. A new series collaboration between The Buffalo News and Resurgence Brewing Co. Raise a glass in honor of Buffalo’s revitalization.

The first video of a series produced for Peaceprints of WNY. Corey McCarthy is a former Peaceprints client and current board member. He shares his own experience about prison and second chances. Learn more about Peaceprints of WNY: peaceprintswny.org

Part of a video series for Peaceprints of WNY. Eddie came to Peaceprints with goals and a drive to succeed. As he went through Bissonette House and Hope House, he worked his plan and turned his life around. Learn more about Peaceprints of WNY: peaceprintswny.org

Six alumni share their connection and inspiration through Leadership Buffalo. Dialo Rivera-Stevens (YL '16) Marcia Pacciotti (LB '17) Adrianna Viverette (RL '19) Rachael Brown (LB '14) Stephen Tucker (LB '18/EB '18) Jason Holler (LB '18)

The Boys and Girls Club of Geneva celebrates its 25th Anniversary. The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Geneva is to connect and empower all people in our community, especially young people who need us most, to reach their full potential. To donate visit, https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/22733/donations/new?donation_type=general

Produced for Generation Development, this video was released in conjunction with a press conference announcing the revitalization project. Narrated by Brandon Williamson. The revitalization of Silo City has begun with the American Warehouse building. Built during the early 1900s, Silo City in Buffalo, NY was home to the American Malting Corporation for grain storage and malting barley.

Literacy Buffalo Niagara rebranded and called on Uplifter Video to tell the story of all the amazing things the organization does. The mission of Literacy Buffalo Niagara is to develop literacy skills by providing free tutoring in Erie and Niagara counties through engagement and training of diverse community volunteers. Find out more at https://literacybuffalo.org/

This video produced for students, teachers and staff as the first week of school began. The purpose was to Inspire, Excite, & Motivate the Falk Team!

The first in a series of short stories produced for Alpine Made. For 5 years, owner Kerry Planck was working a job that was unfulfilling. She knew there was more out there, but wasn’t sure what that was yet. She took a leap of faith in 2009 and brought home a goat. Kerry saw an opportunity to build her own business, and hasn’t looked back since. Through the struggles, she has loved the process of creating the Alpine Made brand.

One morning in 2020, owners of Revolution Buffalo (like SO many others), woke up to find that the business they had worked so hard to grow was just seemingly gone. Check out Revolution Buffalo at https://revolutionbuffalo.com/

Part of a series of videos produced for Alpine Made. Organic farming is about giving back to the land as much as we take from it. We live WITH nature.

"If in some small way, maybe I can play a small part in inspiring progress. This work matters, what you are doing helps people." Up close and personal with The 11 Day Power Play original 40 player, Justin Kocent. The 11 Day Power Play is a Western New York charity that raises millions of dollars for cancer research through ice hockey challenges. In November of 2021 they raised $2.1 million by playing a 252 hour and 42 second marathon hockey game. Yes! 11 straight, non-stop days and nights of hockey. Donate and learn more at https://www.11daypowerplay.com/

Celebrating the first Anna and VJ Philipose Nursing Scholar. Tenzin and the Philipose family share what the scholarship means to them.

Buffalo Arts Studio was Tri-Main Center's first tenant back in 1991. Now after more than 30 years, it has become so many different things to so many different people—a place to make art and to experience art, a place to grow and to get away to, a place to learn and to teach. This video tells the story of Buffalo Arts Studio through the eyes of our community. Experience this special place yourself at https://www.buffaloartsstudio.org/

A video produced for the Stanley G. Falk school to coincide with the release of their new brand statement. "For those who are invested in the future of children, Stanley G. Falk School is a safe harbor that goes beyond standard educational methods to build relationships with students, so they know they have a passionate advocate on their side - one who knows their unique needs." Learn more at https://www.falkschool.com/

Part 2 of video series produced for Revolution Buffalo. Grinding, hustling and growing 7 days a week with run, row, HIIT & strength training in the RevLab. A peek inside a Revolution Class.

Chef Darian, the king of flavor partnered with The Buffalo News and Tops Friendly Markets to share 6 easy, flavor-packed recipes to make even the most beginner home cook look like a pro!

In this episode, James Beard-nominated chef Steven Gedra of The Black Sheep shares his recipe for seasonal Indian-inspired fritters and a spicy, creamy dipping sauce. Dig In Buffalo is a series featuring local Western New York chefs and the delicious dish's they create. Watch the entire series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrjM3zCO9iwGfB468H_YwTLiTgkkO_4GF

In 1963, Silo City was decommissioned from the operation and has dwelt vacant for half a century. Now reinvented as a space for creatives, Silo City in Buffalo, NY hosts a creative community of photographers, musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs of all types.