Business Community Events

How to make elected officials hear your voice!   DATE: Saturday, February 20, 2021  TIME: 10 – 11:30 a.m.   PLACE: Via Zoom  TRAINER: Ramona Gallagher, LWVBN Legislative Advocacy Chair and citizen lobbyist  Learn or sharpen your skills and you’ll be prepared to lobby state legislators for bills supported by the League this spring. You’ll also learn effective ways to contact elected officials by other means. This workshop is appropriate for anyone who is interested in being a citizen lobbyist. It is free and open to the public. Reservations are required.   RSVP by Thursday 18th, 2021, online at www.lwvbn.org, via email to lwvbn@lwvbn.org, or by calling [...]

Virtual roundtable discussion  Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 7 p.m. via Zoom  PANELISTS: L. Nathan Hare, President and CEO, Community Action Organization of Western New York; BJ Stasio, President, SANYS (Self Advocacy of New York State); and Jennifer Wilson, Deputy Director of LWV of New York State. MODERATOR: Buffalo City Court Judge Lenora Foote-Beavers, former Chair, Diversity Committee, Women’s Bar Association of Western New York IMPORTANT NOTES: Participants can ask questions after the presentation. There will be closed captioning. ASL interpretation will be available upon request. RSVP: Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z0muKXHwRTe3gbDktekRjQ You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. [...]

5:30-8PM, April 8 – Certified, Now What? 5:30-8PM, April 15 - Financing & Funding Opportunities 5:30-8PM, April 22 – How To Get In On Contracts 5:30-8PM, April 29 – Responding to RFP’s

featuring Daniela Wolfe, Owner of Best D Life with Daniela - Helping You Find the Bliss in Your Busy! How do you have it all? Do it all? (and still stay sane?). Do you struggle with the work/life balance? Curious on how to incorporate self care in your day? Join us on Wednesday April 21st for our monthly professional development meeting with special guest speaker, Daniela Wolfe, Owner of Best D Life with Daniela - Helping You Find the Bliss in Your Busy! Daniela will share with us what it means to incorporate Self-care into your day and how to find [...]

Key4Women is hosting a virtual event on May 12, 2021 for their members and is extending the event invite to our Key Women’s Network KBING members and women in business in our community. Fraud Awareness: Tips & Best Practices Key4Women® Virtual Event Wednesday, May 12, 2021 12:00—1:00 p.m. ET Join us to discuss the latest in fraud threats and how to protect yourself at home and in the office with best practices shared from industry experts. Learn about the current fraud scams and how they are executed Practical tips on how to protect your business from cybercriminals Learn how to protect your [...]

Census Business Builder for Small Business Retailers and Service Establishments Learn how to access statistics on the socioeconomic, housing and demographic characteristics of customers in your market and business data using the Census Business Builder - a suite of easy-to-access services that provide selected demographic and economic data. Virtual program REGISTER HERE Learn about additional programs offered by the US Census Bureau in their 2021 Data Summit Series Catalog HERE

Census Data for Philanthropic and Non-Profit Organizations This summit will prepare nonprofit professionals to use Census Bureau statistics to tell engaging, relevant stories about their community’s evolving needs. This summit will feature data from decennial censuses, the annual American Community Survey, the intercensal Population Estimates program, and the Census Bureau’s business programs. Virtual program REGISTER HERE Learn about additional programs offered by the US Census Bureau in their 2021 Data Summit Series Catalog HERE

Prosperity: Growth In The Queen City NOTE to NAWBO Members: attend at the BNSME member rate - RSVP to bnsme@bnsme.org If you have never attended the CEO roundtable event it is a great opportunity to hear from nationally recognized CEOs who have successful businesses that are making an impact in WNY. Networking, cocktail hour and dinner is included. Join us for our annual CEO roundtable. A moderated, panel discussion at the Westin Buffalo featuring:                                          Martin Griffith                [...]