NAWBO Committees

Oversee communications about Chapter activities and events, create a marketing plan to manage the Chapter’s brand image, develop media opportunities for Chapter activities and Chapter members, manage printed materials and publications for consistency and standards, create and implement social media plan (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), work on the Chapter website, and help develop content for and approve electronic newsletter. 

Work closely with President and President-Elect to cultivate corporate and member partner relationships, obtain special event sponsors, develop Chapter’s financial resources; receive support from Board for introductions to WNY businesses and regional decision-makers.

Overall supervision of financial affairs and planning, establish annual budgets for each committee and initiative, submit detailed monthly financial reports to Board, conduct quarterly reviews, supervise Chapter investments.

Promote growth of diverse Chapter membership through activities of recruitment, hospitality, orientation and retention. Manage the Chapter’s member and prospect database and the member application process. Ensure member events are warm and welcoming.

Each One Reach One – Plan and execute our Chapter’s largest event held on the second Wednesday in May.  This is WNY’s largest networking dinner.

Develop, schedule and confirm monthly meeting programs and speakers relevant to Chapter’s needs for each year, distribute evaluation forms to members and review comments for the purpose of continuous improvement of our programs.

Educate members through communication of NAWBO’s public policy positions and activities, coordinate legislative visits on behalf of the Chapter, maintain relations with local and regional political and public policy leaders.

Solicit sponsors and develop methods to improve the sponsorship experience.