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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Buffalo Niagara MWBE & SDVOB Training Day Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview:\nThe work is coming. Will your business be ready? \nThe 3rd Annual Buffalo Niagara Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) & Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) Training Day Conference & Expo returns Thursday\, October 22\, 2026\, with a full day dedicated to helping businesses prepare for contracting opportunities\, strengthen their operations\, and build relationships with the people making purchasing decisions. \nThis year’s theme\, “The Return of Readiness: Less Talk. More Execution\,” puts the focus on practical strategies businesses can use to compete for and successfully perform on government and corporate contracts. \nThe conference brings together entrepreneurs\, procurement professionals\, government representatives\, corporate buyers\, and business development organizations for interactive training\, panel discussions\, networking\, and an expo designed to connect businesses with opportunities. \nFor women business owners\, particularly those who are MWBE-certified or considering certification\, this event offers an opportunity to better understand the procurement landscape and what it takes to move from certification to contracting. \nNAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara is pleased to share this community opportunity with our members and fellow business owners who are interested in expanding their networks\, strengthening their competitive position\, and pursuing new business opportunities. \nConference Highlights\nThe program features panel discussions and hands-on bootcamps focused on procurement readiness\, business development\, and growth. \nFeatured Panels: \n\nThe Buyer Blueprint\nBeyond the Checkbox\nUntapped Opportunities\n\nInteractive Bootcamps: \n\nBuild the Bid\, and Make Sure It Pays\nAI at Work\nCan Your Business Grow Beyond You?\nWork the Room\n\nAdditional programming includes an interactive Procurement Expo and Matchmaker\, a Readiness Standard™ Cohort Graduation\, opening remarks from Senator April Baskin\, and a Veterans Color Guard Ceremony. \nWhy Attend?\nWhether your business is newly certified\, actively pursuing contracts\, or preparing for larger opportunities\, the conference is designed to help you understand what buyers need and how to position your business to compete. \nParticipants will have opportunities to explore procurement requirements\, improve their approach to responding to solicitations\, learn how to use artificial intelligence in their operations\, and connect with potential buyers and business partners. \nThe conference also emphasizes an often-overlooked part of contracting: preparing your business to deliver successfully once you win the work. \nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, October 22\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT \nLocation: 500 Pearl Street\, Buffalo\, NY \nEvent Format: In-person conference\, training sessions\, procurement expo\, and networking \nPresented By: The RARE Place\, Inc. \nRegistration\nAdvance registration is available through the official conference website. \nREGISTER HERE \nVisit www.TheMWBEConference.com for additional conference details\, ticket information\, and program updates. \nPresented by The RARE Place\, Inc. | Shared with the NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara community as a business community event.
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/3rd-annual-buffalo-niagara-mwbe-sdvob-training-day-conference-expo/
LOCATION:500 Pearl\, 500 Pearl Street\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Community Events
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SUMMARY:My Storybook Home: A Home Vision Board Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview\nEvery home has a story. What do you want yours to be? \nJoin Cécile Meyer\, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker with HUNT Real Estate ERA\, and Hygge & Hearth for a cozy morning of creativity\, connection\, and inspiration at BestCellar Book Bar in Clarence. \nMy Storybook Home is a free\, hands-on vision board workshop designed to help you imagine what home could look and feel like in your next chapter. \nWhether you’re dreaming of purchasing your first home\, envisioning a vacation property\, planning a renovation\, or simply exploring what makes a space feel uniquely yours\, this workshop offers an opportunity to slow down and bring those ideas to life. \nParticipants will create personalized home vision boards using images\, colors\, design styles\, and inspiration that reflect their ideal living spaces. No design experience is necessary\, and all materials will be provided. \nThe morning is also an opportunity to connect with others\, enjoy a warm beverage\, and explore your ideas in the welcoming atmosphere of a local bookstore. \nWhat to Expect\n\nCreative Exploration: Imagine the spaces\, features\, colors\, and design elements that make a house feel like home.\nHands-On Vision Boarding: Create a visual representation of your dream home\, whether it’s a future purchase\, renovation\, or simply an idea taking shape.\nConnection & Conversation: Meet others\, exchange ideas\, and enjoy a relaxed\, creative atmosphere.\nCoffee & Creativity: Enjoy complimentary coffee\, tea\, or hot chocolate while you work on your vision board.\n\nEvent Details\n📅 Date: Sunday\, October 25\, 2026 \n⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n📍 Location: BestCellar Book Bar\, 9560 Main Street\, Suite 3\, Clarence\, NY 14031 \n🎟️ Cost: FREE\, advance registration required. \n☕ Included: Complimentary coffee\, tea\, or hot chocolate\, plus all workshop materials. \n🚗 Parking: Free parking available. \n🎤 Hosted By: Cécile Meyer\, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker\, HUNT Real Estate ERA\, and Hygge & Hearth. \nRegistration\nSpace is limited\, and advance registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE VIA EVENTBRITE \nIf you register and can no longer attend\, please cancel your reservation so another participant can enjoy the workshop. \nAbout This Community Event\nNAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara is pleased to share opportunities that bring our local business community together. This independently organized event is open to the community and is not hosted by NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara.
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/my-storybook-home-a-home-vision-board-workshop/
LOCATION:BestCellar Book Bar\, 9560 Main Street\, Suite 3\, Clarence\, NY\, 14031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Community Events
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SUMMARY:Exit Planning: What Business Owners Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview:\nYou have spent years building your business. But have you spent enough time thinking about what happens when you are ready to step away from it? \nNAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara Chapter Partner M&T Bank\, together with Wilmington Trust\, invites business owners to an evening focused on Exit Planning: What Business Owners Need to Know. \nWhether a transition is several years away or beginning to feel much closer\, thoughtful exit planning can help business owners protect what they have built and prepare for what comes next. This event will explore strategies to increase the value of your business\, prepare for a successful transition\, and plan for life after ownership. \nFor women business owners in particular\, succession planning is not simply about selling or transferring a company. It is about understanding the value you have created\, making intentional decisions about the future of the business\, and considering how that transition fits into your own financial and personal plans. \nNAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara is pleased to share this opportunity from M&T Bank\, one of our Chapter Partners\, as part of our commitment to connecting women business owners with practical information\, expertise\, and resources that can support them through every stage of business ownership. \nEvent Details\n📅 Date: Tuesday\, October 27\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.\n📍 Location: The Buffalo History Museum\, 1 Museum Court\, Buffalo\, NY 14216 \nRegistration\nPlease RSVP by October 16 to Aidan Boyd at aboyd2@wilmingtontrust.com. \nRegistration for this event is handled directly by M&T Bank/Wilmington Trust. \nHosted by M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust | Shared with the NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara community as a Chapter Partner event.
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/exit-planning-what-business-owners-need-to-know/
LOCATION:The Buffalo History Museum\, 1 Museum Court\, Buffalo\, New York\, 14216\, United States
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