Black History Month: Free presentation featuring business entrepreneur Don Jones, Founder, Chairman, and Managing Partner of Verite Capital Partners

Hear expert advice on:
- minority entrepreneurship
- starting a small business, and
- investing in a community like Buffalo

Location:
Auditorium at Central Library (Downtown Buffalo)
1 Lafayette Square
Enter at Clinton Street

About Verite Capital Partners

Don is the Founder, Chairman and Managing Partner of Verite Capital Partners. Verite Capital Partners is a minority-owned fundless sponsor and financial services company. They look to partner with women and other minority groups to gain access to capital, information, and other resources to enhance the performance of their business. 

About Don Jones

Don is a well-respected businessman who is highly sought after for his wisdom, guidance, and business acumen. He is known for strategically selecting potentially fruitful endeavors. With a willingness to share knowledge and provide insight, Don has been asked to sit on many Boards. Currently, he is Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Felician University. He sits on the Board of Directors of Nuvance Health, Connecticut Retail Network Association, and the Trinity High School Foundation. He has previously sat on the Board of Directors for the Ridgefield Library Advisory Board, New York City Investment Fund, Elaine Turner Designs, and Amenity Skincare. In 2007, he was inducted in to the Trinity High School Hall of Fame, and in 2009 he was the recipient of the Catholic Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2024, Don was the recipient of the Felician University Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Award. Don is a lecturer and speaker of Small Business, Retail, and Consumer Products globally, and a contributor to CNBC.com. He resides in Ridgefield, Connecticut with his wife Mary. They have 5 children.