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January Dinner Meeting: Accessing Capital
January 14 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST
Program Overview: At our January 14th dinner meeting, Victoria Reynolds from the SBA will lead a warm, interactive conversation on “Accessing Capital: Funding Strategies for Women-Owned Businesses.” She’ll share practical ways to secure funding, highlight key SBA resources and pathways, and offer real-world lessons to help women entrepreneurs grow with confidence.
🎤 Featured Speaker: Victoria Reynolds – US Small Business Administration – District Director of the Buffalo District Office. Victoria Reynolds began with the US Small Business Administration in 1990, reaching journeyman level in the finance division by 1994. Her experience includes the delivery of SBA’s loan products, strategic relationship management, and small business outreach. In 2004, she was designated Branch Manager of the Rochester Branch Office and, in this capacity, managed the delivery of the agency’s financial assistance, entrepreneurial development, and procurement assistance programs throughout the Greater Rochester Area. In 2007, she joined the Buffalo SBA office as Deputy, and in January of 2023, she became District Director of the Buffalo District Office, responsible for SBA program delivery in WNY’s 14 counties. Mrs. Reynolds, a native of WNY, is a graduate of Nazareth University of Rochester, where she earned a degree in Business Administration and Economics.
📍 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, January 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The dinner event is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14 — secure your spot early, as space is limited and this event is expected to fill up quickly.
👇 Register Here
More Ways to Connect. More Reasons to Belong.
Our events are just one way to connect, learn, and build meaningful relationships. Whether you’re attending a NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara gathering or exploring opportunities hosted by our members and community partners, there’s always something happening across WHY. Here’s what distinguishes our Chapter Events from Community Events.
Chapter Events are organized and hosted by NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara. These include monthly dinner meetings, held on the second Wednesday of each month, September through June, along with workshops, networking gatherings, and special events.
Community Events are hosted by our members, partners, and other organizations throughout WNY. These include educational programs, networking opportunities, fundraisers, and other events that support women business owners and our broader business community.