Program Overview: Our April Dinner Meeting theme: “Social Entrepreneurship & Responsibility – Community Impact: Profit and Purpose. The Roles and Responsibilities of Women Entrepreneurs in Closing the Wage Gap and Providing Needed Services for Women in the Workplace”. We’re also thrilled to announce our invited speaker, Sheri Scavone, the CEO of the WNY Women’s Foundation.

🎤  Featured Speaker: In her role, Ms. Scavone uses Foundation research data to educate, convene, advocate, and forge collaborations with key community stakeholders to address gender inequities and other issues preventing women from achieving economic self-sufficiency. She leads the Foundation to create opportunities for all women to learn, earn, lead, and thrive. As an extension of her passion to elevate women and a quest for continuous learning, Sheri earned certification as an Executive Coach and formed ElevateU Partners, LLC.

Sheri has over 45 years of experience leading and growing public and nonprofit organizations to achieve strategic goals through collaboration, communication, and connections. Ms. Scavone is a tireless advocate advancing policy and driving change towards greater acceptance and tolerance – particularly for women, families experiencing poverty, those living with mental illness, and LGBTQ and marginalized youth.

Ms. Scavone is a licensed physical therapist, earned an MS Executive Leader degree in Health Systems Administration, and has an advanced post-graduate certificate in Palliative Care. She is also a Certified Executive Coach through the University at Buffalo’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and is currently completing a professional certificate as an End of Life Doula at the University of Vermont School of Medicine. Ms. Scavone is a Health Foundation of Western and Central NY Health Leader Fellow and a University at Buffalo Advanced Trauma-Informed Champion.

Sheri gives back to her community by sharing her time and resources on the Boards of Broadview Federal Credit Union and Niagara Lutheran Health Services. She is a Governor’s appointee to the NYS Child Care Availability Task Force and Co-Chair’s Senator Gillibrand’s Child Care Innovation Committee. Ms. Scavone also serves on the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Social Work Dean’s Advisory Council, UB Early Childhood Research Center Advisory Board, and the Charity Navigator Advisory Council, and provides thought leadership on numerous local, NYS, and national coalitions and organizations. Ms. Scavone is passionate about harnessing the incredible resources of women to strengthen our communities!

📍 Location: The iconic Chef’s Restaurant, 291 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY

⏰  Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

 🚀  Perks: Complimentary parking | 🍷 Cash bar available

🎟️  Ticket Pricing: See all of our dinner meeting pricing options

• NAWBO Members: $40
• Guests: $45
• Diamond Chapter Partners: Free
• Platinum Chapter Partners: Free
• Gold Chapter Partners: $30
• Silver Chapter Partners: $36

⚠️ Please Note: Topics and speakers may evolve as the series progresses. Stay tuned via our website and social media channels for the latest updates.

🎉 First Time Joining Us? Whether you’re curious about NAWBO, thinking about membership, or just want to network with a dynamic community of women entrepreneurs, we’d love to welcome you!

📆 Registration Deadline: Registration closes Friday, April 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The dinner event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8 — secure your spot early, as space is limited and this event is expected to fill up quickly.

👇 Register Here