NAWBO

November Dinner Meeting: Leading Through Negotiation
2025-11-12 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Chef’s Restaurant, 291 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY, 14204, United States
Leading Through Negotiation: How Women Leverage Influence to Drive Business Success
How women business leaders use negotiation as a core leadership competency to build influence, create strategic partnerships, and drive organizational success while developing other women in the process.

Current Events to Highlight:

Year-End Contract Renewals – Strategic timing for major negotiations and partnerships
2025 Budget Planning Season – How negotiation skills impact resource allocation and team building
Holiday Hiring and Retention Strategies – Negotiating competitive packages in a tight labor market
Q4 Performance Reviews – Leading compensation and promotion discussions for team members

🎤 Featured Speaker: Noa Simons is the co-founder and CEO of GoodBread, a small business lending company making $5k–$100k loans more accessible by incorporating personality, behavior, and community context into underwriting. Previously, she was President & CEO of the Upstate Capital Association of NY (2016–2024), where she facilitated venture and private equity investment across the region and led New York’s statewide collegiate business plan competition.
📍 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, November 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The dinner event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12 — secure your spot early, as space is limited and this event is expected to fill up quickly.
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Ticket optionMember Dinner $40Non-Member Dinner $45Diamond FREEPlatinum FREEGold $30.00Silver $36.00

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Holiday Fundraiser and Celebration
2025-12-03 17:30 - 20:00 | Rizotto Italian Restaurant, 930 Maple Rd., Williamsville, NY, 14221, United States
🎄 Holiday Celebration & Fundraiser 🎄

Hosted by the American Business Women’s Association WNY Chapter, the Buffalo Niagara Chapter of NYS Women, Inc., and NAWBO Buffalo Niagara
Join us for an evening of celebration, connection, and community spirit! This festive event is the perfect opportunity to bring a friend and enjoy a night of networking, laughter, and holiday cheer.
✨ Event Highlights ✨

Live music and dancing
Hot & cold appetizer buffet
Cash bar
Wine pull, gift card pull, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle

Let’s toast to the season while supporting a meaningful cause — our fundraiser will benefit Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal Network, Inc.
💜 About Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal Network, Inc.The organization is dedicated to improving pregnancy outcomes, promoting better maternal and infant health, and ensuring families in Erie County have access to healthcare, social support, and critical community resources.
🎟 Important Details

Online registration is required — no walk-ins permitted.
Space is limited! Reserve your spot early.

Celebrate the holidays with purpose — dance, dine, and make a difference.
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https://www.bncwomeninc.org/Events/December-Holiday-Fundraiser

January Dinner Meeting: Accessing Capital
2026-01-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Chef’s Restaurant, 291 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY, 14204, United States
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.
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Ticket optionMember Dinner $40Non-Member Dinner $45Diamond FREEPlatinum FREEGold $30.00Silver $36.00

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February Dinner Meeting: Economic Influence & Power
2026-02-11 17:30 - 20:00
Program Overview: Our February Dinner Meeting theme: “Economic Influence & Power: Understanding and Leveraging the Economic Strength of Women and Women-Owned Businesses.” We’re also thrilled to announce our invited speaker, Jody E. Briandi, President & Managing Partner of Hurwitz Fine P.C. A 25+ year litigator and leader, Jody is celebrated for advancing diversity and earning top honors, including Women of Influence and a Super Lawyers Top 10.

🎤 Featured Speaker: Jody E. Briandi is President/Managing Partner of Hurwitz Fine P.C. She leads the firm’s Board of Directors and chairs the firm’s Premises Liability, Retail & Hospitality Liability, and School District Litigation practice groups, and is a 25+ year seasoned litigator. Jody frequently speaks and writes on diversity and management best practices. For her work in firm leadership, advancing diversity initiatives, and litigation experience, Jody is a recipient of the Business First Women of Influence – Corporate Executive Award, the C-Level Executive Award, and is featured annually on the Power 250 list. She was most recently selected to the Upstate New York Super Lawyers Top 10 Lawyers and Top 25 Women lists.
📍 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, February 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The dinner event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11 — secure your spot early, as space is limited and this event is expected to fill up quickly.
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Ticket optionMember Dinner $40Non-Member Dinner $45Diamond FREEPlatinum FREEGold $30.00Silver $36.00

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NextGen Speed Networking
2026-03-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Wingnutz Bar & Grill, 1402 Millersport Hwy, Williamsville, NY, 14221, United States
Description: Join members of NAWBO Buffalo Niagara for an evening of speed networking, practical tips on effective networking, food, and a cash bar. This is a great opportunity to meet new connections and practice networking skills in a fun environment. This event is open to members and anyone over the age of 18 who is new to networking.
Location: Wingnutz Bar & Grill, 1402 Millersport Hwy, Williamsville, NY 14221
Date & Time: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Perks: Complimentary Parking, Cash Bar Available
Ticket Pricing:

Individual Tickets – $25
Event Sponsor (Without Ticket) – $50
Event Sponsor (With Ticket) – $75

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Individual Ticket $25Sponsor Opportunity $50Sponsor with Ticket $75

Do you require any accommodations or assistance in order to attend and participate in the event? Please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.

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March Dinner Meeting: Market Positioning: Visibility, Connections, and Growth.
2026-03-11 17:30 - 20:00
Program Overview: TBA – save the date for March. More details to come shortly.

🎤 Featured Speaker: TBA – save the date for March. More details to come shortly.

📍 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, March 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The dinner event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11 — secure your spot early, as space is limited and this event is expected to fill up quickly.
👇 Register Here

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Ticket optionMember Dinner $40Non-Member Dinner $45Diamond FREEPlatinum FREEGold $30.00Silver $36.00

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April Dinner Meeting: - Save the Date
2026-04-08 17:30 - 20:00
Program Overview: TBA – save the date for April. More details to come shortly

🎤 Featured Speaker: TBA – save the date for April. More details to come shortly

📍 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, April 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The dinner event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8 — secure your spot early, as space is limited and this event is expected to fill up quickly.
👇 Register Here

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Any special dietary restriction?

Ticket optionMember Dinner $40Non-Member Dinner $45Diamond FREEPlatinum FREEGold $30.00Silver $36.00

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Each One Reach One - Save the Date
2026-05-13 17:30 - 20:00
Program Overview: TBA – save the date for Each One Reach One. More details to come shortly.

June Dinner Meeting: Board Installation - Save the Date
2026-06-10 17:30 - 20:00
Program Overview: TBA – save the date for June. More details to come shortly.
