Family-Owned · Western New York

Building Technology, Media, and Community
That Strengthen Families and Local Economies

Herman Legacy Group is a family-owned company building technology, media, consulting, service, and community organizations designed to create long-term value.

8Companies & initiatives
6Venuewise products
1Family behind it all
About Herman Legacy Group

The corporate home for a family of companies

We are the parent organization behind a growing portfolio of technology, media, consulting, service, and community companies. Our mission is simple: build and operate businesses that serve families, communities, and local economies — and create value that lasts for generations.

Venuewise Platform Featured Company · Flagship Platform

The Technology Backbone of Herman Legacy Group

Venuewise is the all-in-one sports technology platform at the center of the group — a single integrated system that powers the entire Huddle ecosystem and 5-Star Sports Media, connecting families, athletes, coaches, organizations, facilities, and tournaments.

The Huddle ecosystem — six connected products
HomeHuddleThe family sports calendar — every team, practice, and game synced in one place for the whole household.
AthleteHuddleAthlete profiles, stats, highlights, and recruiting tools that help players tell their story.
CoachesHuddleScheduling, rosters, and team communication built for the way coaches actually work.
OrganizationHuddleLeague and club management for organizations running multiple teams and seasons.
FacilityHuddleFacility scheduling, bookings, and open-slot management that keeps venues full.
TournamentHuddleTournament hosting, brackets, and event coordination from sign-up to final whistle.
Alongside the Huddles, a media pillar
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A Venuewise Pillar · Sports Media

5-Star Sports Media

Athlete & coach spotlights, community sports coverage, sponsorships, and youth media development — the storytelling arm of the Venuewise platform and a cornerstone of the Herman Legacy Group.

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Our Companies

A portfolio built to strengthen the whole

Beyond our flagship platform, each Herman Legacy Group company adds depth, reach, and resilience to the ecosystem.

Consulting

Herman Supply Chain Solutions

Operations consulting, logistics expertise, KPI dashboards, operational assessments, and performance improvement.

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Growth

5-Star Growth Solutions

Lead recovery, reputation management, customer automation, and local business growth.

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Media

5-Star Sports Media

Athlete spotlights, coach spotlights, community sports coverage, sponsorships, and youth media development.

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Home Services

DDH Home Services

Professional residential and commercial property maintenance services.

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Events

5-Star Community Events

Community events, vendor expos, youth sports events, and fundraising.

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Foundation

Herman Legacy Foundation

Community impact, scholarships, youth support, and charitable initiatives.

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Network

Laurie & Lew Community Network

Volunteerism, family support, senior assistance, and community outreach.

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Our Vision

Building a legacy that outlasts us

We believe a family business should be measured in decades, not quarters. Our vision is a self-reinforcing ecosystem of companies — anchored by Venuewise — where technology, media, services, and community work together to lift the people and places we call home.

What we're building toward

  • A flagship platform that sets the standard for the family
  • Companies that support and strengthen one another
  • Durable value for families and local economies
  • A legacy of giving back through our foundation and network
Community Impact

Success, reinvested where we live

Profit and purpose aren't opposites. Through the Herman Legacy Foundation and the Laurie & Lew Community Network, the success of our companies flows back into scholarships, youth support, senior assistance, and neighbors helping neighbors.

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Herman Legacy Foundation

Scholarships, youth support, and charitable initiatives across our community.

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Laurie & Lew Community Network

Volunteerism, family support, senior assistance, and community outreach.

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Partnership Opportunities

Grow with a family-owned company

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Invest

Back established and emerging ventures within a diversified, operator-led portfolio.

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Sponsor

Support our platform, media, and community initiatives while reaching engaged local audiences.

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Collaborate

Bring your product, service, or expertise into one of our growing companies.

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Whether you're an investor, sponsor, operator, or community partner, there's a place for you in the Herman Legacy story.