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Whether you’re a longtime member or attending your first event, there’s a seat at the table for you. Connect with women business owners across WNY and find where you belong.
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Events for October 2, 2026
Executive Women AI Workshop
Program Overview: Women executives currently trail men in AI adoption by an estimated 20 to 25 percentage points. The AI Executive Rubric for Women Leaders is a one-day, hands-on workshop designed to help close that gap by giving women leaders practical experience with AI and tools they can immediately put to work. Presented in partnership with the Western New York Women’s Foundation, University at Buffalo School of Management, Hot Cognition, SUNY Erie, and Siobhan Smith Executive Consulting, the program brings together university faculty, student facilitators, AI experts, and women executives for a full day of learning, building, and application. This is [...]
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.