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Meet Kendra Davis

Founder of Kendra’s Creations

Kendra Davis

Young Entrepreneur. Creative Mind. Community Leader.

Kendra Davis is the 14-year-old founder of Kendra’s Creations, a handmade product business based in Buffalo, New York. What started as a creative outlet has grown into a real business built on originality, care, and purpose.

Every product is designed and made by Kendra herself – from shea butter lip balms and soothing body creams to handmade soaps, beaded bracelets, and bookmarks. Each item reflects her dedication to quality craftsmanship and her passion for serving her community.

Shea Butter Products Handmade Soaps Beaded Accessories Body Butter Specialty Items
$1,750

On April 25, 2026, Kendra won first place at the 4th Annual Empower716 Young Entrepreneurs of Color Awards pitch competition in Buffalo, NY. Her pitch for Kendra’s Creations earned the top prize and recognition from government officials at every level – from City Hall to the U.S. Congress.

The Empower716 initiative, created by RL Experience and True Community Development Corporation, recognizes, spotlights, and supports youth of color in Western New York on their entrepreneurial journey. The event was featured on WIVB Channel 4 News.

Kendra Davis receiving the $1,750 Empower716 Award

Awards & Recognition

Official certificates and proclamations received at the Empower716 Awards ceremony

United States Congress

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
Certificate of Special Congressional RecognitionTimothy M. Kennedy, Member of Congress

New York State

Governor's Certificate
Certificate of RecognitionGovernor Kathy Hochul, State of New York
NYS Senate Certificate
Certificate of RecognitionSenator Jeremy J. Zellner, 61st District
NYS Senate Certificate
Certificate of RecognitionSenator April N.M. Baskin, 63rd District
NYS Assembly Citation
CitationHon. Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes, NYS Assembly 141st

Erie County

Erie County Certificate
Certificate of RecognitionLisa M. Chimera, Deputy Erie County Executive
Erie County Resolution
Legislative ResolutionErie County Legislature

City of Buffalo & City of Niagara Falls

Buffalo Mayor Certificate
Certificate of RecognitionSean M. Ryan, Mayor, City of Buffalo
Comptroller Certificate
Certificate of RecognitionBarbara Miller Williams, Comptroller
Common Council Certificate
Certificate of RecognitionLeah M. Halton-Pope, Majority Leader
Common Council Certificate
Certificate of RecognitionPresident Pro Tempore, Masten District
Common Council Pin
Buffalo Common Council GiftZeneta B. Everhart, Masten District
Niagara Falls Proclamation
Mayoral ProclamationHon. Robert M. Restaino, Mayor of Niagara Falls

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