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NAWBO awards two membership scholarships

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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 awards two membership scholarshipsNAWBO WNY2025-04-21T17:01:57-04:00

Innovative Speaker Series in the Heart of Buffalo’s West Side – April 17, 2017

NAWBO WNY2025-04-21T17:37:15-04:00

Innovative Speaker Series in the Heart of Buffalo’s West Side – April 17, 2017 Do Not Let Poor Planning Cause You Unnecessary Fear in the Face of Retirement Pay Yourself First: A Clear View to Retirement WHAT: NAWBO Buffalo-Niagara (www.nawbowny.org) WHEN: Monday, April 17, 2017, 5:30-6:30pm WHERE: West Side Bazaar, 25 Grant St., Buffalo, NY 14213 WHO: Retirement seems like an unaffordable luxury to many small business owners. Fear of the unknown may prevent many potential women entrepreneurs from pursuing their dreams and opening businesses. Small business development is not only good for our community and the [...]

Innovative Speaker Series in the Heart of Buffalo’s West Side – April 17, 2017NAWBO WNY2025-04-21T17:37:15-04:00

NAWBO Buffalo Niagara Exceeds 100 Members!

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NAWBO Buffalo Niagara Exceeds 100 Members! With a national presence and a flourishing local footprint, NAWBO Buffalo Niagara has grown to 101 members this week, marking the first time this regional woman-entrepreneur-focused organization has exceeded 100 members. Chapter President Lisa A. Coppola, Esq., an attorney and owner of The English Gardener, said “We are delighted to see the chapter’s profound growth over the past 2 years. With this growth, we can serve more women entrepreneurs, expanding their reach in our community as they positively impact the economics of the Buffalo Niagara Region.” “We’re a group that values diversity, whether it’s the size [...]

NAWBO Buffalo Niagara Exceeds 100 Members!NAWBO WNY2025-04-21T17:01:58-04:00

The Owning It Speaker Series: Entrepreneurship: Find Your VOICE, How the Power of Communication Paves the Way for Success

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The Owning It Speaker Series: Entrepreneurship: Find Your VOICE, How the Power of Communication Paves the Way for Success Building YOUR Business in Buffalo Some of the most influential women of WNY are stepping forward to help women and men of ALL backgrounds learn the skills to build a business in Buffalo! WHAT: Owning It Speaker Series at the West Side Bazaar: “Using the power of YOUR Voice and Passion to help you achieve success” WHEN: Monday, March 20, 2017, 5:30-6:30pm WHERE: West Side Bazaar, 25 Grant St., Buffalo, NY 14213 WHO: Innovative Speaker Paula D’Amico Paula [...]

The Owning It Speaker Series: Entrepreneurship: Find Your VOICE, How the Power of Communication Paves the Way for SuccessNAWBO WNY2025-04-21T17:41:18-04:00

Online Service for New York Entrepreneurs

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Online Service for New York Entrepreneurs New York State just launched an online platform to ease the process for entrepreneurs interested in starting new ventures, and small business owners seeking to tap into business support programs and incentives to expand into new opportunities. New York Business Express is a user friendly one-stop-shop for all business related needs and access to resources and information. If you’re launching or further developing a new business venture, New York Business Express provides vital information relating to: Understanding the Formation and Differences of Entity Structures; State Licensing and Permitting; Insurance Requirements; Regulations that Apply to your Business Industry; and [...]

Online Service for New York EntrepreneursNAWBO WNY2025-04-21T17:00:32-04:00

WBFO highlights NAWBO’s Joint Speaker Series with WEDI to Further Dialog with Entrepreneurs from Other Countries

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WBFO highlights NAWBO’s Joint Speaker Series with WEDI to Further Dialog with Entrepreneurs from Other Countries By AMANDA SNYDER, WBFO West Side Bazaar on Grant Street. CREDIT WBFO FILE PHOTO If you’ve ever launched a business or struggled to grow a new enterprise, you likely encountered numerous challenges. From grappling with legal and insurance issues, to mastering social media and fostering strong bonds with employees, owning a business can be similar to running an obstacle course. Recognizing these challenges, the National Association of Women Business Owners Buffalo Niagara and the Westminster Economic Development Initiative recently kicked off a three month [...]

WBFO highlights NAWBO’s Joint Speaker Series with WEDI to Further Dialog with Entrepreneurs from Other CountriesNAWBO WNY2025-04-21T17:37:28-04:00

The Owning It Speaker Series

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The Owning It Speaker Series NAWBO Buffalo Niagara and The Westminster Economic Development Initiative, Inc. have partnered on a speaker series on business development. “NAWBO’s overarching goal with this Series is to share the wealth of information and experiences of our women entrepreneurs. We believe collaborating and partnering with Buffalo’s emerging entrepreneurial community makes everyone stronger,” said Lisa A. Coppola, Esq., NAWBO Buffalo Niagara’s president. The Owning It Speaker Series kicks off on January 9th from 5:30-6:30pm with 5 Legal Tips to Smooth the Way, presented by Ms. Coppola, who will focus on easily-digestible and practical information about employment, contract, and tax law [...]

The Owning It Speaker SeriesNAWBO WNY2025-04-21T16:53:59-04:00

#OwningIt, Nancy Rizzo

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#OwningIt, Nancy Rizzo Business: Nancy Rizzo Life & Mindset Navigation Coach Founder: Nancy Rizzo Industry: Life Coaching Nancy Rizzo is a Certified Life & Mindset Navigation™ Coach with trademarked systems that have created life-changing results for her clients over the past nine years. They answer the important question “How?” How do we successfully navigate and overcome personal and professional challenges that “anchor” us? And how do we stay positive through it all? We may feel like we know “the How” intellectually, but are we actually executing it? Nancy’s systems and tools are based on the art and neuroscience of change: retraining and re wiring [...]

#OwningIt, Nancy RizzoNAWBO WNY2025-04-21T16:54:00-04:00

NAWBO Calls On Both Presidential Candidates to Host Small Business Conference

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NAWBO Calls On Both Presidential Candidates to Host Small Business Conference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. October 24, 2016. The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is calling for a White House Conference on Small Business in 2017. NAWBO wrote to both major party presidential candidates requesting they host a Conference when elected. The letter was signed by 14 former NAWBO National Presidents who served as delegates to previous White House Conference on Small Business. “In the 1980s and 1990s, NAWBO leaders played an integral role in the White House Conferences on Small Business, leading the way on discussions and decisions involving [...]

NAWBO Calls On Both Presidential Candidates to Host Small Business ConferenceNAWBO WNY2025-04-21T17:37:46-04:00

#OwningIt, Lynne Bona

NAWBO WNY2025-04-21T16:54:00-04:00

#OwningIt, Lynne Bona Business: Mallare Enterprises, Inc. & Clean Sweep Industries of WNY, LLC (CSI) Founder: JoAnne Mallare (Mallare Enterprises, Inc.) & Michael, Jimmy, Jim, & Tom Mallare & Lynne Bona (CSI) Industry: Trucking/Transportation & Street and Parking Lot Sweeping Lynne’s mother started the company in 1994 after raising 5 kids (4 boys and Lynne). Lynne’s father and brothers all worked in the construction industry, and trucking was a natural fit. Lynne worked part-time alongside her mother for 11 years and left to attend college full time. Lynne has her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. When her mother became ill in 2012, Lynne quit [...]

#OwningIt, Lynne BonaNAWBO WNY2025-04-21T16:54:00-04:00