Press Release

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Buffalo Niagara Chapter installed its 2024/2025 board of directors at the Old Orchard Inn on June 12th. Patricia Mancabelli, owner of HER Corporate Counsel powered by Mancabelli Law PLLC in Orchard Park, was installed as president of NAWBO Buffalo Niagara; other officers include President-Elect Stephanie Kennedy, Reach Digital Media Solutions; Secretary Roxanne Sorensen, Elder Care Solutions of WNY, LLC and Treasurer Heather Jackson-Fassari, Interlink CFO.  Laura Zimberg, Green Pastures Still Waters, LLC, will serve as the chapter’s immediate past president. Chapter directors installed that evening include Amy Brombos, PhD, United States Census; Janique [...]

Press Release: Local businesses show support of women’s entrepreneurship with their 2019 sponsorship of NAWBO Buffalo Niagara The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO©) is pleased to announce its 2019 sponsors.  Through the support of these businesses, NAWBO Buffalo Niagara is able to offer area entrepreneurs with the tools to improve and grow their businesses, adding to the economic development across our region. Sponsorship by these companies reflects their ongoing commitment to women business owners in Western New York. The chapter’s diamond sponsors are KeyBank and M&T Bank. Emerald sponsors include Ingersoll Painting & Construction; [...]

Press Release: NAWBO February 13 meeting – Leadership: Executing Locally with a Global Perspective The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO©) will meet on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 5:30 PM for networking; dinner starts at 6:00 PM at Hyatt Place, 5020 Main Street in Amherst. The cost is $35 for NAWBO members and $40 for guests.  Register online at www.nawbowny.org/  According to our speaker, Michelle Barron, executive director of Dress for Success Buffalo, an effective leader is committed, passionate, empathetic, and honest. A leader with a global perspective goes a step further and expands their [...]

Press Release: NAWBO Holiday Celebration Co-Hosted with ABWA Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners co-hosts annual holiday party with American Business Women’s Association WNY. The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO©) will meet on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 5:30 PM at The Foundry, 1738 Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo. The cost is $35 for NAWBO members and $40 for guests. Register online at www.nawbowny.org/ NAWBO Buffalo Niagara will co-host its annual holiday networking event with American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) WNY. Includes food stations and an optional white elephant gift [...]

Press Release: Negotiating: How to come out on top of this balancing act presented at November 8th meeting Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners presents “Negotiating: How to come out on top of this balancing act” at its November 8th meeting. The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO©) will meet on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 5:30 PM for networking; dinner starts at 6:00 PM at The Foundry, 1738 Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo. The cost is $35 for NAWBO members and $40 for guests.  Register online at www.nawbowny.org/ Negotiation can be [...]

Press Release: Local NAWBO members mobilize to offer relief for Puerto Rican women The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), in conjunction with WUFO 1080 AM Radio and Jennifer Parker of Jackson Parker Communications, is mobilizing to help women in Puerto Rico through “Operation Get It Done.”  NAWBO members are creating comfort care packages of personal hygiene products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, lipstick, C and D batteries, and cosmetic make up bags; an inspirational note will be placed in each bag.   NAWBO Buffalo Niagara will be taking donations of items and/or checks, payable to NAWBO, [...]

Press Release: NAWBO Buffalo Niagara Meeting: Mentoring – It’s a Win-Win The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) will meet on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 5:30 PM for networking; dinner starts at 6:00 PM at The Foundry, 1738 Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo. The cost is $35 for NAWBO members and $40 for guests.  Register online at www.nawbowny.org/ Our panelists will share their expertise and experience on why one-on-one mentoring another business owner is one of the most valuable ways to enhance your business. It’s also been shown that becoming a mentor is a great reward [...]

Press Release: NAWBO Awards Three Scholarships to Local Female Business Owners FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.  Buffalo, NY, May 22, 2017. Stressing the growing economic engine created by WNY’s women entrepreneurs, Lisa Coppola, Esq., president of the Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), together with NAWBO’s local board of directors, announces the winners of three scholarships intended to further invigorate member businesses. “NAWBO Buffalo Niagara’s leadership is delighted to present these substantial awards to our members. These three scholarships, together with two additional scholarships that paid for two newer businesswomen to become members, NAWBO awarded over $5,000 [...]

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 [...]