Awards

The Buffalo News: Lisa Coppola is Helping Women-Owned Businesses Thrive Lisa A. Coppola refers to the Buffalo Niagara chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners as a “best-kept secret.” Based on how the chapter’s membership has increased, word seems to be getting around. The local NAWBO chapter was named the fastest growing in the country last year, out of 54 chapters. It recently passed the 100-member mark. Coppola’s first exposure to the group was when she accepted an invitation to speak to its members; now she is the chapter’s president. Coppola was previously a lawyer at Hodgson Russ, then [...]

NAWBO awards two membership scholarships Two New WNY Entrepreneurs Awarded Membership to WNY’s Premier Women’s Business Organization FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.  April 13, 2017 In keeping with its mission to support WNY’s women entrepreneurs, the Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) awarded scholarships for an annual memberships to two women-owned businesses this week. NAWBO chapters throughout the country represent a diverse and eclectic collection of professions and industries. Women business owners find an influential network of support and guidance catered to their specific needs as members of the NAWBO sisterhood. NAWBO provides the foundation necessary for women [...]

NAWBO Buffalo Niagara Member Patricia Herberger Received Friends of the Chamber Award Congratulations to Patricia Herberger, SPHR, SHRM-SCP for receiving the “Friends of the Chamber Award” from the Amherst Chamber of Commerce.  This award recognizes the dedication of individuals who have contributed to the Chamber’s success.   For the past twelve years, Patricia Herberger has been the President of Herberger Consulting Group and an Independent Associate for LegalShield.  She consults with executives and human resource professionals on preventing identity theft, data breaches, related compliance issues and solutions to this challenging problem.  Pat has an extensive and noteworthy background.  As a Chamber member, [...]

NAWBO Members Featured At SBA Awards Luncheon May 11th was a sunny, beautiful day outside as well as inside the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center where NAWBO President-Elect Lisa Coppola and member Dana Zuber. At a gathering of more than 150 business men and women, the United States Small Business Association, together with area banks and civic organizations, lauded the efforts of Western New York small business owners, featuring businesses that ranged from retail to professional services and from storage solutions to organic goat milk products. The gathering was part of a day-long Matchmaker Event where entrepreneurs gained access to myriad government [...]

NAWBO Buffalo Niagara President Sabina Ramsey Received Above and Beyond Leadership Award Sabina Ramsey, president of NAWBO Buffalo Niagara and owner of Insight International received the Above and Beyond Leadership Award at the 6th Annual Women Making History Gala March 19, 2016. The award is given to Women Who Walk In Footsteps of Greatness. Sabina was recognized for her work as president of NAWBO (The National Association of Women Business Owners) Buffalo Niagara.

Member Jennifer Parker, Jackson Parker Communications makes Power 250 for 2016 Congratulations to our member Jennifer Parker on being named a Power 250 for 2016 by Business First! ‪#‎owningit‬ ‪#‎nawbo‬ Jennifer J. Parker as the lead consultant for Jackson Parker Communications, a MWBE firm, provides customized services that exceed expectations. The firm has been successful pitching creative angles for newsworthy stories and developing effective campaigns that incorporate print, outdoor signage, radio, internet and social media. As a communications consultant, Ms. Parker works closely with senior executives to provide assistance with external and internal communications, as well as an array of integrated marketing services. Services include: brand development, development [...]

NAWBO and General Motors Promote Each One Reach One on AM Buffalo, Channel 7, WKBW President Sabina Ramsey, NAWBO Buffalo Niagara and owner of Insight International together with Nina Price, Community Relations Manager, General Motors Tonawanda Engine Plant, had the opportunity to meet host Linda Pellegrino on AM Buffalo and talk about NAWBO‘s upcoming signature event Each One Reach One, March 9, 2016. The event is WNY’s largest networking event supporting women business owners and it is a great opportunity to meet other women business owners and professionals.  Sign up to attend Each One Reach One..” Who: Buffalo-Niagara Chapter, National Association of Women Business Owners What: 2016 Each One Reach One, WNY Largest [...]

Members Sharon Brown and Sabina Ramsey Honored at Women Making History Gala, March 19 NAWBO is proud to congratulate both Sabina Ramsey, NAWBO chapter president and president of Insight International USA LLC and Sharon Brown, NAWBO board director and president/ owner of Brown Electric, Inc. who will be honored by Utopian Euphoria LLC at the Sixth Annual Women Making History Gala: Women Who Walk in Footsteps of Greatness on Saturday, March 19 – 6:00 p.m. at Classic V Banquets, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, New York 14228   And!  Sharon Brown is also being named Employer of the Year from Niagara County Worksource One!

Annette Pinder Honored at Women of Influence Luncheon Congratulations to NAWBO member Annette Pinder, Owner of Buffalo Healthy Living, who is being honored by Business First at their 2015 Women of Influence Awards Luncheon on September 17, 2015. Annette is an honoree in the Entrepreneur category. #OwningIt @nawbowny @BHLPublisher