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Our Nonpartisan Legacy – We Applaud Candidates from Both Political Parties Running for Office NAWBO was founded 41 years ago at a time when business organizations generally were not open to women. The founders wanted women to have options and opportunities to succeed for themselves and for others.  They achieved a great deal.  They broke through barriers resulting in women getting their own business loans and being counted as business owners in government data.  NAWBO also served as a nonpartisan advocate for all women business owners.   Today, it is our pleasure to carry on their nonpartisan legacy.  NAWBO Buffalo-Niagara recognizes [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NAWBO Buffalo Niagara is the Fastest Growing Chapter in the United States, The Agenda of Growth Continues (Buffalo, New York) Buffalo is yet again emerging as a winner. This time, it is the local chapter of the National Association of the Women Business Owners, NAWBO Buffalo-Niagara, which has become the fastest growing NAWBO chapter in the United States out of 54 national chapters. In the 2015-2016 year, the local organization’s membership base grew 80% from a small to a medium sized chapter, and is now on the course of becoming a 100-member chapter.Sabina Ramsey, the outgoing President of [...]

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.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Buffalo-Niagara Chapter Honors KeyBank with Visionary Award FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. January 12, 2015. Buffalo, New York   Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 13, at 5:30 pm, NAWBO Buffalo-Niagara is delighted to present its inaugural Visionary Award to KeyBank, one of its longest and most loyal supporters and an international supporter of women entrepreneurs. Key4Women® is a nationwide community of entrepreneurial and executive women brought together by KeyBank to help them thrive. The program provides women business owners easier access to business capital, customized financial services, and networking opportunities with other successful women business [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NAWBO Buffalo Niagara lends its support to Small Business Saturday® and drives commerce to Western New York’s small businesses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Buffalo – November 23, 2015 – NAWBO Buffalo Niagara today announced its participation in this year’s Small Business Saturday, taking place on November 28th. Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to strengthening the community by supporting local, small businesses.   NAWBO Buffalo Niagara encourages its members and the community at large shop at small businesses in the region and to show their support through social media promoting the importance of buying local to spur the area’s regional [...]

Full House for National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Buffalo Niagara Chapter First Fall Event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. September 9, 2015. Buffalo, New York Today, Wednesday, September 9, at 5:30 pm, when the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Buffalo Niagara Chapter holds its first meeting at Wyndham Hotel in Williamsville, NY, there will not be an empty seat. After launching the #OwningIt campaign earlier this summer giving a face to women business owners and the myriad professions and industries they represent, the organization has been met with enthusiasm and excitement. “The fact that we have 80 women business [...]

How the SBDC Can Help You – Overview of Best Practices During Covid19 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. August 26, 2015. Buffalo, New York The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Buffalo Niagara Chapter is jumping into the autumn season by giving face to Western New York’s women entrepreneurs. These women represent myriad professions and industries, from construction to coaching, marketing to manufacturing, law to technology. They represent the very face of Western New York. The campaign meets NAWBO’s objective of reinforcing a place for women entrepreneurs as innovative  decision-makers and drivers of the Buffalo Niagara economy. “Women business owners work hard [...]

NAWBO Buffalo-Niagara Board Hosts County Executive Polancarz FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Buffalo, New York, June 19, 2015 At this morning’s NAWBO Buffalo Niagara (nawbowny.org) annual board retreat, Erie County Executive Mark Polancarz reaffirmed his commitment to women business owners. In his remarks, Mr. Polancarz highlighted the efforts his Administration has undertaken to support women business owners and all Erie County entrepreneurs. He congratulated the local chapter of NAWBO for bringing together women entrepreneurs and business owners across the region. Joining Mr. Polancarz was Sawrie Becker, the Executive Director of the Erie County Commission on the Status of Women who will receive an honorary membership [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Buffalo, New York: Insight International President Takes Helm at NAWBO Plans are to double the chapter’s membership, align NAWBO Buffalo Niagara with the region’s goals for economic development, and expand the influence of women entrepreneurs in economic, social & political spheres by building strategic alliances and reinforcing innovation within the regional business community —   This month Sabina Ramsey was elected to lead the NAWBO Buffalo Niagara (nawbowny.org) chapter for the next year. Ms. Ramsey is the founder and managing partner of Insight International USA, LLC, a creative design and branding agency for digital and print media (Insightinternationalusa.com). Ms. Ramsey has [...]