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

March 20, 6 – 6:40 pm Unmask Traumatic Brain Injury with NAWBO member and TBI survivor Amy Brombos, EdD. Amy offers a glimpse into the complexities of TBI, unveiling the impact of sudden head trauma on an individual's life. Delving into its definition, causes, and effects, the presentation emphasizes the multifaceted challenges faced by TBI survivors from cognitive impairments to emotional struggles. Caregivers, family members, and friends of those affected by TBI, concussion, and brain bleeds, will gain insights into the rehabilitation journey, highlighting the crucial role of physical and emotional support in restoring independence. This presentation aims to raise awareness [...]

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 5:00 to 8:00 pm Location: Curly’s in Lackawanna More details to come! SPEAKERS: Kenneth Mersimovski Senior Vice President- Senior SBA Business Development Officer Bank of America With 17 years of experience in the banking industry, including 15 years dedicated to small business. I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Armed with a degree in Political Science from the University at Buffalo, I have developed a keen understanding of the intricacies of the business world. My true passion lies in assisting small businesses in achieving their goals. Through my extensive background in banking and [...]

Meet More Members Virtual Networking Want to meet more NAWBO members? Want to network but cannot make it to our in person meetings? Considering joining NAWBO? Join us via Zoom on April 17 from 7 to 8 pm. OUR ASK:  forward this invitation to a woman-owned business who wants to connect. BONUS!! One lucky attendee will receive a complimentary week-long Bright and Happy Life Mentorship – a text-based organizing solution. Pick one space you want to relax in more (i.e. family room), get more done in (i.e. office), or prep for summer activities (i.e. closets). Simply text your daily goal to [...]

April 24, 12 pm The Eagle House, 5578 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14221 Hosted by: Jackie Lennert Pay Your Own Way RSVP at: jackie.lennert@gmail.com