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Dr. Ramona R. Santa Maria Artificial intelligence is providing business owners with the tools and resources they need to succeed. ChatGPT is your new assistant to help with everything from creative content, idea generation, customer service emails, and improving production. Like any other tool, AI has its limitations. Learn basics about business uses for ChatGPT and how to use it wisely. Dr. Ramona R. Santa Maria has been a faculty member in the Computer Information Systems Department at Buffalo State University since 1999. She is currently an associate professor. She holds a Ph.D. in social foundations from the University of Buffalo [...]

  Hosted by: Sonja Jensen-Schell When:  Saturday, November 18th Meet at 12:30 PM; Escape Room @ 1 PM Where: 4751 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg, NY, 14075 House of Secrets Escape Room - Part 1 Cost: $38 pp Please register by Nov. 11th as event is limited to the first 8 people who register.

What:   A Christmas Carol When:  Wednesday, December 6th 6 PM for a sneak peak of the theater; Play starts at 7:30 PM Where: Alleyway Theater, 1 Curtain up Alley, Buffalo, NY 14202 Cost: $50 pp This event is limited to the first 12 people who register. Join Scrooge, Tiny Tim, a festive quartet of carolers and the whole gang, as the Alleyway Theatre celebrates the 40th annual production of Buffalo's favorite holiday family tradition.        

  Event sponsor:     Attendees can register up to the day of the event! NAWBO Member tickets (one ticket is $60, multiple tickets are $55 each): 1 ticket for $60 2 tickets for $110 3 tickets for $165 4 tickets for $220 Non-member tickets (one ticket is $70, multiple tickets are $65 each): 1 ticket for $70 2 tickets for $130 3 tickets for $195 4 tickets for $260 Want to promote your business while supporting NAWBO Buffalo Niagara, or honor a woman-owned business, even if it’s not a NAWBO member? Buy a Patron ticket! Patrons will be recognized on [...]

  Event Sponsor: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 5:00 to 8:00 pm     Ticket price is $40, there is a cash bar and the buffet has gluten free options! A vegan Schnitzel entree is available if requested during registration. Parking is available in the lot across the street; you can pay with your card by scanning the QR code with your phone. There is free street parking on Scott Street. The lot right next to the venue is cash only, and is typically $10. The last day to register is Friday, January 5, 2024

      Wednesday, Jan 24, 20246:30 pm – 8 pm Cost: $25 pp (minimum 6 pp) Free parking available behind the building Location: Cup of Communitea 5416 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14221 Hosted by: Laura Zimberg

Thursday, February 8, 2024 Time: from 5:30-7:30 pm Location: Fanaras Restaurant 3347 Delaware Ave, Kenmore NY 14217 Cost: Free Event includes three appetizers set out: stuffed banana peppers, flatbread pizza and bruschetta mozzarella bites, plus a Cash bar Limited to first 25 registrants.  

          Thursday, February 15, 2024 Dinner Sponsor:         There are many paths to success. There are also many ways to build the mental muscles we need to succeed in our business. Lynn and Nermine will each share unique ways to strengthen the mental muscles that are valuable to entrepreneurs for their life and business. Lynn Tranchell As a success coach, Lynn Tranchell is passionate about equipping entrepreneurs with the knowledge, strategies, and mindset required to surpass their goals and manifest their wildest dreams. By combining the latest scientific research with proven techniques and personalized [...]

  Wednesday, March 6, 2024 5:00 to 7:00 pm Location: Hofbräuhaus Buffalo Join us for an evening of speed networking, tips on effective networking and social media profiles, apps and cash bar, as well as prizes and giveaways.  This is a great opportunity to network with other young adults and local business owners and advanced your career. Parking is available in the lot across the street.  You can pay with your card by scanning the QR code with your phone. There is free street parking on Scott Street. The lot right next to the venue is cash only, and is typically [...]

          Wednesday, March 13, 2024 5:00 to 8:00 pm       Kelly Metras, co-owner of Salena’s Mexican Restaurant and co-founder of BOSSY, is a pessimistic optimist and believes that it is our job as local business owners to make our communities better. She believes that community engagement should be the primary focus of businesses, as we are only as strong as the community that we do business in; if our communities are failing to thrive, it is a direct reflection of the businesses surrounding them. Kelly is taking on her 7th and 8th businesses in 2024, [...]

March 19, 6-8pm Hosted by Janna Willoughby-Lohr at Papercraft Miracles, 1888 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14207 Learn to make a paper flower with Papercraft Miracles. $40 per person (a 50% savings from our normal workshop rate) incudes all tools and materials. Minimum 3 participants / maximum 15. Must register at least 5 days in advance of the event so we can make sure we have enough tools ready for everyone. REGISTER TODAY! https://www.papercraftmiracles.com/workshops/nawbo-paper-flower-workshop