Meet Dr. Uzo Ihenko and Kelechi Chillis-Ihenko, a father-son team who have created history by building the first black-owned UPS store in Western New York in Buffalo. The business is located in the state of New York. The two individuals who had a solid commitment to serving their local community were the ones who brought a valuable resource to the region.
Kelechi witnessed the absence of necessary services in his neighborhood when he was growing up in Buffalo, and now he is happy to be able to fulfill that need. After completing his Master of Business Administration degree, he and his father co-founded a shipping and delivery business in Buffalo. Dr. Uzo, his father, thinks that the success of their family company is blazing a trail for other people.
“People are seeing the future in their lives, and other businesses will copy, and then other jobs will come,” Dr. Uzo explained to WKBW.
This UPS facility provides fingerprinting, shipping, delivery, and printing services. This makes it an ideal choice for customers who want background checks because it saves them time.
Even more services are available at this UPS location. Dr. Uzo adds that they intend to convert the rear portion of the building into reasonably priced apartments and office space, which will provide the neighborhood with more opportunities to develop and prosper. They credit their success to adopting a strategy that prioritizes the needs of the individuals they serve.
“If you’re not people first, the people aren’t going to support you,” according to Kelechi. “So you want to have anything you do be people-focused, so that will help you be successful in business.”
In addition to this, they are dedicated to remaining in Buffalo for the next generation, serving as a link between the local community and local companies. Dr. Uzo stated, “I informed them that we are not going anywhere. We are a part of you, and we are present in this place. Therefore, keep in mind that it is not only for them. It is also for persons living in the downtown area.”
