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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
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000
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SUMMARY:Each One Reach One | First Committee Meeting of 2026
DESCRIPTION:Help Us Build This Year’s Each One Reach One\nWant to get more involved with NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara? This is a great place to start. \nWe are kicking off planning for this year’s Each One Reach One\, and we’re inviting current chapter members and women interested in becoming members to join us for our first committee meeting. \nEach One Reach One is built by women who bring different skills\, connections\, ideas\, and perspectives to the table. You don’t need event-planning experience\, and you don’t need to arrive with a specific role in mind. Come learn more about the event\, meet the women behind it\, and find a way to contribute that works for you. \nThere Is a Place for You\nThis year’s committee will be working across several areas\, including Partnerships\, Vendors\, Promotion\, and Event Experience. \nMaybe you’re great at connecting people and businesses. Maybe you know fantastic local vendors. Maybe marketing and getting the word out is your thing. Or maybe you’re the person who notices all the little details that turn a good event into a memorable one. \nBring what you’re good at. We’ll build it together. \nMeeting Details\n📅 Thursday\, October 22\, 2026\n⏰ 5:30 p.m.\n💻 Virtual Meeting via Teams or Zoom \nMeeting access information will be provided to participants. \nInterested in Joining Us?\nWhether you’re already a NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara member or you’re considering joining the chapter and would like to see what getting involved looks like\, we’d love to have you at the table. \nEmail Jen Gattie for meeting details and information about joining the committee.
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/each-one-reach-one-first-committee-meeting-of-2026/
LOCATION:Remote (Zoom/Teams)
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Each One Reach One
ORGANIZER;CN="NAWBO WNY":MAILTO:info@nawbowny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T170000
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center at Canisius University":MAILTO:wbcinfo@canisius.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Q&A with Marnie LaVigne focused Building a Business That Can Scale
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview: Still thinking about something from our October 14th dinner meeting? This virtual Lunch & Learn is your chance to continue the conversation with Marnie LaVigne\, Ph.D.\, and dig deeper into the questions we didn’t have time to cover during “Building a Business That Can Scale.” \nDesigned as an informal\, interactive Q&A follow-up\, this session gives dinner attendees more time with Marnie to ask questions and explore what sustainable growth and scalability could look like in their own businesses. Maybe you are wondering whether your business is truly ready to scale. Maybe you are thinking about capital\, hiring\, infrastructure\, or the decisions that come with moving into your next stage. Or maybe something Marnie said at dinner has been rattling around in your head ever since. \nBring that question. \n🎤 Featured Speaker: Marnie LaVigne\, Ph.D. – President & CEO of Launch NY. Marnie brings more than 30 years of experience working across entrepreneurship\, innovation\, economic development\, and investment. As President and CEO of Launch NY\, which she co-founded in 2012\, she works with high-growth-potential startups throughout Upstate New York and has a firsthand perspective on what helps businesses grow\, what gets in their way\, and what founders should be thinking about as they prepare for what comes next. \n📅 Date: Friday\, October 16th\n⏰ Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.\n💻 Location: Virtual via Zoom \n🔐 Who Can Attend: This Lunch & Learn is an exclusive follow-up for those who registered for our October 14th dinner meeting. If you registered for the dinner\, you’re welcome to register and join us for the Q&A. \n💬 Bring Your Questions: We intentionally created this follow-up because a one-hour dinner conversation can only go so far. This is your opportunity to ask Marnie the question you didn’t get to ask\, revisit something that challenged your thinking\, or talk through what growth and scalability could mean for your particular business. \nWhether you are actively scaling\, preparing for growth\, or still figuring out what “scaling” should mean for your business\, come ready for a candid conversation about what happens after the dinner meeting ends. \n⚠️ Please Note: Registration for the October 14th dinner meeting is required to register for this Lunch & Learn.
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/lunch-learn-qa-with-marnie-lavigne-focused-building-a-business-that-can-scale/
LOCATION:Remote (Zoom/Teams)
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T173000
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SUMMARY:Dinner Meeting | October 2026 - Building a Business That Can Scale
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview:  At our October 14th dinner meeting\, Marnie LaVigne\, Ph.D. The President & CEO of Launch NY will lead a candid conversation on “Building a Business That Can Scale.” \nBuilding a successful business is one thing. Building one that can grow sustainably is another. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience working with entrepreneurs\, startups\, investors\, and economic development initiatives\, Dr. LaVigne will explore what it truly takes to build a business positioned for meaningful\, sustainable growth. \nThe conversation will go beyond the success stories. Marnie will share lessons from businesses that have scaled\, businesses that have struggled\, and the decisions\, assumptions\, and turning points that can make the difference between the two. Attendees will hear practical perspectives on recognizing growth potential\, preparing a business for its next stage\, accessing the right resources and capital\, and understanding when an opportunity to grow is actually an opportunity to scale. \nWhether you are actively scaling\, preparing for growth\, or simply asking what the next chapter of your business could look like\, this conversation will offer a candid look at what it takes to build a business that is ready for more. \n🎤 Featured Speaker: Marnie LaVigne\, Ph.D.  –With a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Rochester\, Dr. LaVigne has spent more than 30 years in both the private and public sectors creating new products and start-up businesses\, driving innovation and economic growth in technology-based companies. In 2014\, after heading economic development at the University at Buffalo\, she became the President and CEO of Launch NY\, which she co-founded in 2012 to serve high-growth potential startups in Upstate NY. \nLaunch NY is a sector-agnostic nonprofit venture development organization that has provided pro bono mentoring and the most active seed fund in the state for seven years running – ranked among the top 5 nonprofit seed funds in the country – among its InvestLocal Financing Programs to over 2000 companies\, supporting nearly 10000 jobs. Serving on numerous boards and as fund manager for Launch NY\, Dr. LaVigne led the organization to become one of fewer than 16 U.S. Treasury-designated venture funding Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) nationwide\, with more than 70% of Launch NY client companies located in low-income neighborhoods. \n📍Location: The iconic Chef’s Restaurant\, 291 Seneca Street\, Buffalo\, NY \n⏰ Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. \n🍽️ Dinner Pricing: Members $42 | Non-Members $50 \n🚀 Perks: Complimentary parking | 🍷 Cash bar available \n⚠️ Please Note: Topics and speakers may evolve as the series progresses. Stay tuned via our website and social media channels for the latest updates. \n🎉 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! \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nYour Name\n \n\n \nYour Email\n \n\n \nPhone Number\n \n\n \nCompany\n \n\n \nYour Title\n \n\n \nStreet Address\n \n\n \nCity\n \n\n \nState\n \n\n \nZip Code\n \n\n \nAny special dietary restriction?\n \n\n \nDo you need help with transportation or would you like to carpool to the event?\n \n\n \nTicket optionMember Dinner $42Non-Member Dinner $50Diamond Partner Dinner Pass - FreePlatinum Partner Dinner Pass - Free\n \n\n ×
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/dinner-meeting-october-2026/
LOCATION:Chef’s Restaurant\, 291 Seneca St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
ORGANIZER;CN="NAWBO WNY":MAILTO:info@nawbowny.org
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SUMMARY:A Women's Business Center Event: WNY’s Law Center’s Small Business\, Walk-In Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara Partner Event \nThe Women’s Business Center at Canisius University is a community partner of NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara. We’re pleased to share this opportunity with our members and the Western New York women-owned business community. \nAvailable to small business owners and entrepreneurs in Erie and Niagara Counties. Walk-in counseling is first-come\, first-served. \nFree business legal counseling covering matters such as LLC formation\, contracts\, negotiations\, and other business-related legal questions. \nThis event is hosted by the Women’s Business Center at Canisius University. Registration and event information are managed by the Women’s Business Center. \nLearn More About This Women’s Business Center Event Here
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/a-womens-business-center-event-wnys-law-centers-small-business-walk-in-legal-clinic/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center at Canisius University":MAILTO:wbcinfo@canisius.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T150000
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SUMMARY:MakeHER FAIR
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview\nCelebrate International Day of the Girl while supporting the next generation of girls and women entrepreneurs. \nGirl Scouts of Western New York is hosting MakeHER FAIR\, a one-day pop-up market bringing together Girl Scouts\, women-owned businesses\, and the community for an afternoon of shopping local and celebrating girls. \nThe event offers an opportunity to support local Girl Scouts and women-owned businesses by shopping for locally produced items\, while recognizing International Day of the Girl and the potential of girls as future leaders\, makers\, and entrepreneurs. \nNAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara is pleased to share this community event with our members and friends. Supporting women-owned businesses is central to what we do\, and MakeHER FAIR offers a fun way to shop local while encouraging girls to see entrepreneurship and business ownership as possibilities for their own futures. \nAdmission is free\, and the event is open to the community. \nEvent Details\n📅 Date: Saturday\, October 10\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n🎟️ Admission: Free \nBuffalo Location\n📍 West Side Bazaar\, Floor 2\n1432 Niagara Street\nBuffalo\, NY 14213 \nRochester Location\n📍 The Mall at Greece Ridge\n271 Greece Ridge Center Drive\nRochester\, NY 14626 \nLearn More\nVisit GSWNY.org for additional information from Girl Scouts of Western New York. \nHosted by Girl Scouts of Western New York | Shared with the NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara community as a community event.
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/makeher-fair/
LOCATION:West Side Bazaar\, 1432 Niagara Street\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T100000
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SUMMARY:A Women's Business Center Event: Caffeinated Connections – October
DESCRIPTION:NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara Partner Event \nThe Women’s Business Center at Canisius University is a community partner of NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara. We’re pleased to share this opportunity with our members and the Western New York women-owned business community. \nA monthly networking series for women entrepreneurs held at women-owned businesses in a relaxed\, supportive environment. \nThis event is hosted by the Women’s Business Center at Canisius University. Registration and event information are managed by the Women’s Business Center. \nLearn More About This Women’s Business Center Event Here
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/a-womens-business-center-event-caffeinated-connections-october/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center at Canisius University":MAILTO:wbcinfo@canisius.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T190000
DTSTAMP:20261002T193250Z
CREATED:20261002T193250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T193250Z
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SUMMARY:A Women's Business Center Event: The Launch Lab
DESCRIPTION:NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara Partner Event \nThe Women’s Business Center at Canisius University is a community partner of NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara. We’re pleased to share this opportunity with our members and the Western New York women-owned business community. \nA four-month program for entrepreneurs ready to turn a business idea into something real with strategy\, structure\, accountability\, and hands-on support. \nThis event is hosted by the Women’s Business Center at Canisius University. Registration and event information are managed by the Women’s Business Center. \nLearn More About This Women’s Business Center Event Here
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/a-womens-business-center-event-the-launch-lab/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center at Canisius University":MAILTO:wbcinfo@canisius.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T190000
DTSTAMP:20261002T193409Z
CREATED:20261002T193015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T193409Z
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SUMMARY:A Women's Business Center Event: Pumkin Patch Networking event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and relaxed networking event at The Great Pumpkin Farm! Meet and connect with local small business owners in a casual\, seasonal setting — no suits\, no stiff introductions\, just genuine conversations against the backdrop of a beautiful pumpkin patch. \nAfter networking\, we’ll head out together to pick pumpkins as a group\, a fun way to keep the conversation going while enjoying the fall season. \nEvent is free to attend. Pumpkins\, food\, and beverages are available for purchase on-site if you’d like to grab something for yourself. \nThis event is hosted by the Women’s Business Center at Canisius University. Registration and event information are managed by the Women’s Business Center. \nLearn More About This Women’s Business Center Event Here
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/a-womens-business-center-event-pumkin-patch-networking-event/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Women%E2%80%99s Business Center at Canisius University":MAILTO:wbcinfo@canisius.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T160000
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CREATED:20260918T153229Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Women AI Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview: Women executives currently trail men in AI adoption by an estimated 20 to 25 percentage points. The AI Executive Rubric for Women Leaders is a one-day\, hands-on workshop designed to help close that gap by giving women leaders practical experience with AI and tools they can immediately put to work. \nPresented in partnership with the Western New York Women’s Foundation\, University at Buffalo School of Management\, Hot Cognition\, SUNY Erie\, and Siobhan Smith Executive Consulting\, the program brings together university faculty\, student facilitators\, AI experts\, and women executives for a full day of learning\, building\, and application. \nThis is not simply a conversation about AI. Participants will build a working AI agent\, explore where AI can create meaningful value in their work and where it does not belong\, learn how executives can use AI as a strategist\, assistant\, and creator\, and address practical questions surrounding ROI\, cybersecurity\, risk\, governance\, ethics\, organizational adoption\, and personal branding. \nHow the Day Runs\n8:30 a.m. | First Look at the AI Startup Exhibit\nMeet AI startups and connect with University at Buffalo student facilitators before the formal program begins. \n9:00 a.m. | AI Confidence Ladder\nParticipants begin by assessing where they currently stand in their understanding and use of AI. \n9:05 a.m. | AI Future Flash\nA look at some of the innovations currently reshaping AI. \n9:15 a.m. | Hackathon to Drive Personal AI Fluency\nCeline Krzan\, Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University at Buffalo\, leads a 90-minute hands-on build. UB student facilitators will work alongside participants at a 1-to-4 ratio as each attendee begins putting AI into practice. \n10:45 a.m. | Break \n11:00 a.m. | AI Executive Mode\nExplore three ways executives can put AI to work: as a strategist\, assistant\, and creator. \n11:30 a.m. | AI Opportunity Assessment\nExamine the practical ROI of AI use cases and how to identify opportunities where AI can deliver meaningful value. \n12:45 p.m. | Risk\, Governance & Ethics\nA discussion of practical cybersecurity\, risk\, governance\, and ethical considerations\, with James Brusseau\, Professor of Philosophy at Pace University\, bringing an ethics perspective to the conversation. \n1:30 p.m. | Networking Lunch\nContinue exploring the AI Startup Exhibit while networking with AI startups and UB student facilitators. \n2:30 p.m. | Being Your Best\nCate Smit\, media and presentation coach\, leads a session combining presence\, delivery\, and personal branding with a focus on being your best human self in the age of AI. \n3:30 p.m. | AI Showcase\nParticipants share the AI agents they built during the morning hackathon\, revisit their AI Confidence Ladder\, and close the workshop with a personal commitment. \n4:00 p.m. | End of Session Social\nConnect with fellow executives\, UB student facilitators\, AI accelerator founders\, and the Hot Cognition team. \nWhat You’ll Leave With\nThis is designed to produce more than ideas. Participants will leave with a completed Scorecard and practical tools they can continue using after the workshop\, including a Personal AI Opportunity Matrix\, Personal AI Tool Stack\, tested executive use case\, AI Culture Commitment\, 90-Day AI Leadership Action Plan\, Personal AI Use Policy\, Personal AI Brand Plan\, and a working AI agent they built themselves. \nEach ticket also includes a 30-day virtual check-in\, extending the experience beyond the October 2 workshop. \n📅 Date: Friday\, October 2\, 2026 \n⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\, followed by the End of Session Social \n📍 Location: SUNY Erie North Campus | Buffalo\, NY \n🎟️ Registration: Learn More & Register \nRegistration is handled directly through The AI Executive Rubric. Learn More & Register
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/executive-women-ai-workshop/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260807T154057Z
CREATED:20260807T154057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T154057Z
UID:11618-1790848800-1790852400@nawbowny.org
SUMMARY:Networking: Coffee & Conversation - October
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with great coffee and even better connections. Join us for this welcoming monthly gathering where women entrepreneurs\, professionals\, and community members come together to share ideas\, exchange resources\, and build meaningful relationships. \nHosted by the Buffalo/Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)\, Coffee & Conversation takes place on the first Thursday of each month and offers a relaxed space to meet colleagues\, spark collaborations\, and expand what’s possible through the power of community. Learn more about Coffee & Conversation here \nEvent Details: \n\nWhen: Thursday\, October 1\, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.\nWhere: HANSA Workspace at 505 Ellicott Street\, Buffalo\, NY 14203\nParking Information: Complimentary parking is available across the street from HANSA in the old post office lot. Look for the loading docks and HANSA signage.\nCost: Free and open to the public\nRegistration: Please note that your advance registration is requested.\n\nRegister for the next Coffee & Conversation:\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n1.  Please choose the date you are attending from the drop-down options below\n \nSeptember 3October 1November 5December 3\n \n2.  Your Name\n \n\n \n3. Your Email\n \n\n \n4. Phone Number\n \n\n \n5. Company\n \n\n \n6. Your Title\n \n\n \n7. Street Address\n \n\n \n8. City\n \n\n \n9. State\n \n\n \n10. Zip Code\n \n\n \n11. 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.\n \n\n \n12. May we share your contact information with other event attendees who are interested in connecting with fellow participants?\n \n\n \n\n ×
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/networking-coffee-conversation-october/
LOCATION:HANSA Workspace\, 505 Ellicott St\,\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Coffee & Connection
ORGANIZER;CN="NAWBO WNY":MAILTO:info@nawbowny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260814T153956Z
CREATED:20260814T152359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153956Z
UID:11632-1789473600-1789477200@nawbowny.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Q&A with Celine Krzan focused AI Basics for Business Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview: Still have questions after our September 9th dinner meeting? This virtual Lunch & Learn is your chance to continue the conversation with Celine Krzan and dig into the questions we didn’t have time to cover during “AI Basics for Business Efficiency.” \nDesigned as an informal\, interactive Q&A follow-up\, this session gives dinner attendees more time with Celine to ask questions\, explore ideas from the September 9th discussion\, and talk through how AI might apply to their own businesses. Bring the questions you left dinner thinking about\, the ones that came to you the next morning\, or the AI challenge you’ve been trying to figure out. \n🎤 Featured Speaker: Celine Krzan – University at Buffalo School of Management – Clinical Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship. Celine’s work focuses on the intersection of AI and leadership\, including how founders and teams can build the skills\, operating models\, and readiness needed to work effectively alongside AI. \n📅 Date: Tuesday\, September 15th⏰ Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.💻 Location: Virtual via Zoom \n🔐 Who Can Attend: This Lunch & Learn is an exclusive follow-up for those who registered for our September 9th dinner meeting. If you registered for the dinner\, you’re welcome to register and join us for the Q&A. Register for the September 9th Dinner Meeting Here \n💬 Bring Your Questions: We intentionally created this follow-up because one dinner meeting can only cover so much. This is your opportunity to ask the question you didn’t get to ask\, revisit something that caught your attention\, or get Celine’s perspective on how what you learned could translate to your business. \n⚠️ Please Note: Registration for the September 9th dinner meeting is required to register for this Lunch & Learn. Register for the September 9th Dinner Meeting Here \n 
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/lunchlearnseptember15celine-krzan/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260814T185956Z
CREATED:20260506T175111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T185956Z
UID:11408-1788975000-1788984000@nawbowny.org
SUMMARY:Dinner Meeting | September 2026 - AI Basics for Business Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview: At our September 9th dinner meeting\, Celine Krzan from the University at Buffalo School of Management will lead a practical\, approachable conversation on “AI Basics for Business Efficiency.” She’ll help take AI from buzzword to useful business tool\, exploring how business owners can use AI to work more efficiently\, strengthen day-to-day operations\, and better prepare themselves and their teams to work alongside AI. The conversation will focus on practical applications and building the skills and readiness needed to make AI useful\, rather than overwhelming. \nThe conversation will continue with a virtual Lunch & Learn on September 15th\, giving attendees an opportunity to build on what they learned at the dinner meeting and dig deeper into putting AI to work in their businesses. \n🎤 Featured Speaker: Celine Krzan  – University at Buffalo School of Management – Clinical Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship. Celine teaches founders how to move from ideas to action and has secured and led more than $1 million in grant-funded entrepreneurship programming\, including the NSF I-Corps program. She has coached hundreds of emerging entrepreneurs through startup accelerators\, intensive workshops\, and experiential learning programs. Her current work focuses on the intersection of AI and leadership\, particularly how founders and teams can build the operating models\, skills\, and change readiness needed to work effectively alongside AI. She has delivered sessions on AI\, innovation\, and leadership for organizations including National Fuel and the Buffalo Niagara Partnership. \n📍Location: The iconic Chef’s Restaurant\, 291 Seneca Street\, Buffalo\, NY \n⏰ Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. \n🍽️ Dinner Pricing: Members $42 | Non-Members $50 \n🚀 Perks: Complimentary parking | 🍷 Cash bar available \n⚠️ Please Note: Topics and speakers may evolve as the series progresses. Stay tuned via our website and social media channels for the latest updates. \n🎉 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! \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nYour Name\n \n\n \nYour Email\n \n\n \nPhone Number\n \n\n \nCompany\n \n\n \nYour Title\n \n\n \nStreet Address\n \n\n \nCity\n \n\n \nState\n \n\n \nZip Code\n \n\n \nAny special dietary restriction?\n \n\n \nDo you need help with transportation or would you like to carpool to the event?\n \n\n \nTicket optionMember Dinner $42Non-Member Dinner $50Diamond Partner Dinner Pass - FreePlatinum Partner Dinner Pass - Free\n \n\n ×
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/dinner-meeting-september-2026/
LOCATION:Chef’s Restaurant\, 291 Seneca St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
ORGANIZER;CN="NAWBO WNY":MAILTO:info@nawbowny.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T110000
DTSTAMP:20260807T154154Z
CREATED:20260807T153914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T154154Z
UID:11616-1788429600-1788433200@nawbowny.org
SUMMARY:Networking: Coffee & Conversation - September
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with great coffee and even better connections. Join us for this welcoming monthly gathering where women entrepreneurs\, professionals\, and community members come together to share ideas\, exchange resources\, and build meaningful relationships. \nHosted by the Buffalo/Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)\, Coffee & Conversation takes place on the first Thursday of each month and offers a relaxed space to meet colleagues\, spark collaborations\, and expand what’s possible through the power of community. Learn more about Coffee & Conversation here \nEvent Details: \n\nWhen: Thursday\, September 3\, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.\nWhere: HANSA Workspace at 505 Ellicott Street\, Buffalo\, NY 14203\nParking Information: Complimentary parking is available across the street from HANSA in the old post office lot. Look for the loading docks and HANSA signage.\nCost: Free and open to the public\nRegistration: Please note that your advance registration is requested.\n\nRegister for the next Coffee & Conversation:\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n1.  Please choose the date you are attending from the drop-down options below\n \nSeptember 3October 1November 5December 3\n \n2.  Your Name\n \n\n \n3. Your Email\n \n\n \n4. Phone Number\n \n\n \n5. Company\n \n\n \n6. Your Title\n \n\n \n7. Street Address\n \n\n \n8. City\n \n\n \n9. State\n \n\n \n10. Zip Code\n \n\n \n11. 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.\n \n\n \n12. May we share your contact information with other event attendees who are interested in connecting with fellow participants?\n \n\n \n\n ×
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/networking-coffee-conversation-september/
LOCATION:HANSA Workspace\, 505 Ellicott St\,\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Coffee & Connection
ORGANIZER;CN="NAWBO WNY":MAILTO:info@nawbowny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T182327Z
CREATED:20260320T181137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T182327Z
UID:11088-1786010400-1786014000@nawbowny.org
SUMMARY:Networking: Coffee & Conversation - August
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with great coffee and even better connections. Join us for this welcoming monthly gathering where women entrepreneurs\, professionals\, and community members come together to share ideas\, exchange resources\, and build meaningful relationships. \nHosted by the Buffalo/Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)\, Coffee & Conversation takes place on the first Thursday of each month and offers a relaxed space to meet colleagues\, spark collaborations\, and expand what’s possible through the power of community. Learn more about Coffee & Conversation here \nEvent Details: \n\nWhen: Thursday\, August 6\, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.\nWhere: HANSA Workspace at 505 Ellicott Street\, Buffalo\, NY 14203\nParking Information: Complimentary parking is available across the street from HANSA in the old post office lot. Look for the loading docks and HANSA signage.\nCost: Free and open to the public\nRegistration: Please note that your advance registration is requested.\n\nRegister for the next Coffee & Conversation:\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n1.  Please choose the date you are attending from the drop-down options below\n \nSeptember 3October 1November 5December 3\n \n2.  Your Name\n \n\n \n3. Your Email\n \n\n \n4. Phone Number\n \n\n \n5. Company\n \n\n \n6. Your Title\n \n\n \n7. Street Address\n \n\n \n8. City\n \n\n \n9. State\n \n\n \n10. Zip Code\n \n\n \n11. 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.\n \n\n \n12. May we share your contact information with other event attendees who are interested in connecting with fellow participants?\n \n\n \n\n ×
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/coffee-conversation-aug/
LOCATION:HANSA Workspace\, 505 Ellicott St\,\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Coffee & Connection
ORGANIZER;CN="NAWBO WNY":MAILTO:info@nawbowny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T173018Z
CREATED:20250814T195408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T173018Z
UID:10091-1781110800-1781123400@nawbowny.org
SUMMARY:June Dinner Meeting: Board Installation
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview: Join NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara for our upcoming Installation Dinner\, an evening to connect\, celebrate\, and welcome incoming leadership. This annual event brings our community together to recognize the women shaping our chapter and the impact we continue to build together. \n📅 Date: Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026 \n⏰ Time: \n\nDoors open at 5:00 PM\nDinner served at 6:00 PM\nProgram concludes around 8:00–8:30 PM\n\n📍 Location: Kloc’s Grove – Garden Room: Enjoy an indoor space with access to an outdoor veranda\, weather permitting. \n🍽️ Event Details: Plated dinner service with entrée selections and accommodations for dietary needs available upon request. Cash bar available. \n🎟️ Ticket Pricing:  \nOur Installation Event Sponsor \n\nMember: $40\nNon-Member: $40\nDiamond: free\nPlatinum: free\nGold: $30\nSilver: $36\n\n🚗 Perks: Complimentary parking \n🎉 First Time Joining Us? Whether you’re exploring NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara\, considering membership\, or simply looking to connect with a strong community of women business owners\, you’ll feel right at home. \n📆 Registration Details: Space is limited\, and we expect this event to fill quickly. Secure your spot early. \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nYour Name\n \n\n \nYour Email\n \n\n \nPhone Number\n \n\n \nCompany\n \n\n \nYour Title\n \n\n \nStreet Address\n \n\n \nCity\n \n\n \nState\n \n\n \nZip Code\n \n\n \nAny special dietary restriction?\n \n\n \nDo you need help with transportation or would you like to carpool to the event?\n \n\n \nTicket optionMember Dinner $40Non-Member Dinner $40Diamond FREEPlatinum            FREEGold $30.00Silver $36.00\n \n\n ×
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/june2026/
LOCATION:Klocks Grove\, 1245 Seneca Creek Road\, West Seneca\, NY\, 14224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
ORGANIZER;CN="NAWBO WNY":MAILTO:info@nawbowny.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T182322Z
CREATED:20260320T180714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T182322Z
UID:11231-1780567200-1780570800@nawbowny.org
SUMMARY:Networking: Coffee & Conversation - June
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with great coffee and even better connections. Join us for this welcoming monthly gathering where women entrepreneurs\, professionals\, and community members come together to share ideas\, exchange resources\, and build meaningful relationships. \nHosted by the Buffalo/Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)\, Coffee & Conversation takes place on the first Thursday of each month and offers a relaxed space to meet colleagues\, spark collaborations\, and expand what’s possible through the power of community. (Please note: there will be no gathering in July 2026). Learn more about Coffee & Conversation here \nEvent Details: \n\nWhen: Thursday\, June 4\, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.\nWhere: HANSA Workspace at 505 Ellicott Street\, Buffalo\, NY 14203\nParking Information: Complimentary parking is available across the street from HANSA in the old post office lot. Look for the loading docks and HANSA signage.\nCost: Free and open to the public\nRegistration: Please note that your advance registration is requested.\n\nRegister for the next Coffee & Conversation:\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n1.  Please choose the date you are attending from the drop-down options below\n \nSeptember 3October 1November 5December 3\n \n2.  Your Name\n \n\n \n3. Your Email\n \n\n \n4. Phone Number\n \n\n \n5. Company\n \n\n \n6. Your Title\n \n\n \n7. Street Address\n \n\n \n8. City\n \n\n \n9. State\n \n\n \n10. Zip Code\n \n\n \n11. 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.\n \n\n \n12. May we share your contact information with other event attendees who are interested in connecting with fellow participants?\n \n\n \n\n ×
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/networking-coffee-conversation-june/
LOCATION:HANSA Workspace\, 505 Ellicott St\,\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Coffee & Connection
ORGANIZER;CN="NAWBO WNY":MAILTO:info@nawbowny.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T182317Z
CREATED:20250814T195401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T182317Z
UID:10090-1778688000-1778702400@nawbowny.org
SUMMARY:Each One Reach One 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Each One Reach One: a fabulous\, one-of-a-kind networking mega mixer\, presented by NAWBO Buffalo Niagara. \nPurchase Tickets Here \nEnjoy a progressive dinner\, with tables changing after each course and networking with a new group of individuals each time\, with a facilitator at each table. Make new connections and meet our Sponsors and Vendors from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm. \nHere is what makes this event special: 100% of the proceeds from the evening stay right here in Western New York. Whether someone donates a raffle item\, purchases tickets\, or sponsors the event\, every dollar raised is reinvested locally to strengthen programming that supports women business owners across our region. \nBasket auction to support the NAWBO Buffalo Niagara’s Scholarship Program. You can pre-purchase your Scholarship basket auction tickets with your registration. Your pre-purchased tickets will be waiting for you at the registration table. \nInterested in Sponsorship Sponsoring NAWBO Buffalo Niagara’s Each One Reach One event on May 13 is an investment in women entrepreneurs across our region. 100% of sponsorship dollars stay in Western New York\, directly supporting future programming and events led by the Buffalo Niagara chapter. Contact info@nawbowny.org for more information. \nSee Sponsorship Options Here \nInterested in Sponsorship? Contact info@nawbowny.org for more information \nHere’s what you will experience! \n\n4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Visit our Vendors and Networking: Meet\, greet\, and network with some of WNY’s top Women-owned Business owners | Basket auction/Scholarship Raffle available\n5:45 p.m.: Opening Remarks and Keynote presentation\n6:20 p.m.: Progressive Dinner\n8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Prize pick up\n\nTransportation: Do you need help with transportation\, or would you like to carpool to the event? Let us know by email info@nawbowny.org \nHow can I contact the organizer with any questions or concerns? Please contact our administrator\, Jeanne Hellert\, by email info@nawbowny.org \nPurchase Tickets Here \nFINAL DAY OF TICKET SALES: Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m. This networking event is scheduled for Wednesday\, May 13 — secure your spot early\, as space is limited and this event is expected to fill up quickly.
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/each-one-reach-one-2026/
LOCATION:Kotecki’s Grandview Grove\, 4685 Seneca St.\, West Seneca\, NY\, 14224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Each One Reach One
ORGANIZER;CN="NAWBO WNY":MAILTO:info@nawbowny.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260327T143326Z
CREATED:20260327T143315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T143326Z
UID:11257-1778574600-1778583600@nawbowny.org
SUMMARY:The Business Connection Exchange!
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for The Business Connection Exchange! This event brings together small business owners\, entrepreneurs\, community partners\, CEL alumni\, and industry leaders for a morning of intentional\, high-impact networking. Expand your network and open the door to connections that will support your business growth. \n🕖: 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.\n📅: Tuesday\, May 12\n📍: Buffalo Riverworks\, 359 Ganson St.\, Buffalo\n💲: $15 (includes continental breakfast) \nThis event is co-hosted by the UB Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership\, the UB CEL Alumni Association (CELAA)\, the Amherst Chamber of Commerce\, and The Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.celalumni.org/event/100132/the-business-connection-exchange
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/the-business-connection-exchange/
LOCATION:Buffalo Riverworks\, 359 Ganson St.\,\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T182306Z
CREATED:20260320T172800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T182306Z
UID:11224-1778148000-1778151600@nawbowny.org
SUMMARY:Networking: Coffee & Conversation - May
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with great coffee and even better connections. Join us for this welcoming monthly gathering where women entrepreneurs\, professionals\, and community members come together to share ideas\, exchange resources\, and build meaningful relationships. \nHosted by the Buffalo/Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)\, Coffee & Conversation takes place on the first Thursday of each month and offers a relaxed space to meet colleagues\, spark collaborations\, and expand what’s possible through the power of community. (Please note: there will be no gathering in July 2026). Learn more about Coffee & Conversation here \nEvent Details: \n\nWhen: Thursday\, May 7\, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.\nWhere: HANSA Workspace at 505 Ellicott Street\, Buffalo\, NY 14203\nParking Information: Complimentary parking is available across the street from HANSA in the old post office lot. Look for the loading docks and HANSA signage.\nCost: Free and open to the public\nRegistration: Please note that your advance registration is requested.\n\nRegister for the next Coffee & Conversation:\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n1.  Please choose the date you are attending from the drop-down options below\n \nSeptember 3October 1November 5December 3\n \n2.  Your Name\n \n\n \n3. Your Email\n \n\n \n4. Phone Number\n \n\n \n5. Company\n \n\n \n6. Your Title\n \n\n \n7. Street Address\n \n\n \n8. City\n \n\n \n9. State\n \n\n \n10. Zip Code\n \n\n \n11. 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.\n \n\n \n12. May we share your contact information with other event attendees who are interested in connecting with fellow participants?\n \n\n \n\n ×
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/networking-coffee-conversation-may/
LOCATION:HANSA Workspace\, 505 Ellicott St\,\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Coffee & Connection
ORGANIZER;CN="NAWBO WNY":MAILTO:info@nawbowny.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174118Z
CREATED:20260410T165145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T174118Z
UID:11342-1777996800-1778007600@nawbowny.org
SUMMARY:Community Connections – Cinco de Mayo Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Community Connections – Cinco de Mayo Celebration\nInvite a Friend for the Meet & Greet\n \nNetworking Event for Women \n*You may also purchase an additional ticket for $25 for a donation to help someone who is just getting started! * \nRaffles & Giveaways! \n \nAll professional women are invited for an evening of open networking\, to share experiences\, and inspire each other’s success while learning more about women-focused non-profits. There will be women from all different industries! \nThe event will take place on Tuesday\, May 5th\, from 4-7 pm\, at Trocaire College.\nThe 4-7pm event window is intentional to assist with scheduling responsibilities\, and you are welcome to attend for an hour or all three hours! \n\n\nImages
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/community-connections-cinco-de-mayo-celebration/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Community Events,Coffee & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174700Z
CREATED:20260414T173108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T174700Z
UID:11350-1776765600-1776787200@nawbowny.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy Day in Albany\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview: Join NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara for Albany Advocacy Day\, hosted in collaboration with the NAWBO New York City Chapter. This is a unique opportunity to come together with women business owners from across the state and engage directly with the policymakers shaping our business environment. \nThe Buffalo/Niagara and NYC chapters are partnering to create a meaningful day at the State Capitol\, with coordinated meetings with elected officials and time built in for connection and conversation. Whether this is your first time participating in advocacy or something you have been meaning to explore\, you will be supported every step of the way. \n📅 Event Details: Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026\, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n📍 New York State Capitol State Street Albany\, New York \n🗣️ Why Attend: Your voice matters. Advocacy is one of the most important ways NAWBO shows up for women business owners\, and this day is about making that impact visible. You will be part of conversations that influence policy\, strengthen relationships with decision-makers\, and represent the broader community of women entrepreneurs across New York State. \n🕘 Schedule: \n\n9:30 a.m. – Meet for Breakfast\n10:30 a.m. – Arrive at the Capitol Building\n11:00 a.m. – Meetings with Elected Officials\n4:00 a.m. – End of Day with optional networking\n\n🚗 Travel & Accommodations: You are welcome to travel to Albany the day before\, on Monday\, April 20\, and stay overnight\, or make the trip early Tuesday morning. \nFor those planning to stay overnight\, a room block is available at the Hilton Albany\, 40 Lodge Street\, Albany\, NY 12207 \n📩 Ready to Join Us? RSVP to info@nawbowny.org to reserve your spot and receive additional details.
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/advocacy-day-in-albany-ny/
LOCATION:New York State Capitol\, State Street and Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee,Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260203T205215Z
CREATED:20250814T195356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T205215Z
UID:10089-1775669400-1775678400@nawbowny.org
SUMMARY:April Dinner Meeting: Social Entrepreneurship & Responsibility - Community Impact: Profit and Purpose.
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview: Our April Dinner Meeting theme: “Social Entrepreneurship & Responsibility – Community Impact: Profit and Purpose. The Roles and Responsibilities of Women Entrepreneurs in Closing the Wage Gap and Providing Needed Services for Women in the Workplace”. We’re also thrilled to announce our invited speaker\, Sheri Scavone\, the CEO of the WNY Women’s Foundation. \n \n🎤  Featured Speaker: In her role\, Ms. Scavone uses Foundation research data to educate\, convene\, advocate\, and forge collaborations with key community stakeholders to address gender inequities and other issues preventing women from achieving economic self-sufficiency. She leads the Foundation to create opportunities for all women to learn\, earn\, lead\, and thrive. As an extension of her passion to elevate women and a quest for continuous learning\, Sheri earned certification as an Executive Coach and formed ElevateU Partners\, LLC. \nSheri has over 45 years of experience leading and growing public and nonprofit organizations to achieve strategic goals through collaboration\, communication\, and connections. Ms. Scavone is a tireless advocate advancing policy and driving change towards greater acceptance and tolerance – particularly for women\, families experiencing poverty\, those living with mental illness\, and LGBTQ and marginalized youth. \nMs. Scavone is a licensed physical therapist\, earned an MS Executive Leader degree in Health Systems Administration\, and has an advanced post-graduate certificate in Palliative Care. She is also a Certified Executive Coach through the University at Buffalo’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership\, and is currently completing a professional certificate as an End of Life Doula at the University of Vermont School of Medicine. Ms. Scavone is a Health Foundation of Western and Central NY Health Leader Fellow and a University at Buffalo Advanced Trauma-Informed Champion. \nSheri gives back to her community by sharing her time and resources on the Boards of Broadview Federal Credit Union and Niagara Lutheran Health Services. She is a Governor’s appointee to the NYS Child Care Availability Task Force and Co-Chair’s Senator Gillibrand’s Child Care Innovation Committee. Ms. Scavone also serves on the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Social Work Dean’s Advisory Council\, UB Early Childhood Research Center Advisory Board\, and the Charity Navigator Advisory Council\, and provides thought leadership on numerous local\, NYS\, and national coalitions and organizations. Ms. Scavone is passionate about harnessing the incredible resources of women to strengthen our communities! \n📍 Location: The iconic Chef’s Restaurant\, 291 Seneca Street\, Buffalo\, NY \n⏰  Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. \n 🚀  Perks: Complimentary parking | 🍷 Cash bar available \n🎟️  Ticket Pricing: See all of our dinner meeting pricing options \n\nNAWBO Members: $40\nGuests: $45\nDiamond Chapter Partners: Free\nPlatinum Chapter Partners: Free\nGold Chapter Partners: $30\nSilver Chapter Partners: $36\n\n⚠️ Please Note: Topics and speakers may evolve as the series progresses. Stay tuned via our website and social media channels for the latest updates. \n🎉 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! \n📆 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. \n👇 Register Here  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nYour Name\n \n\n \nYour Email\n \n\n \nPhone Number\n \n\n \nCompany\n \n\n \nYour Title\n \n\n \nStreet Address\n \n\n \nCity\n \n\n \nState\n \n\n \nZip Code\n \n\n \nAny special dietary restriction?\n \n\n \nDo you need help with transportation or would you like to carpool to the event?\n \n\n \nTicket optionMember Dinner $42Non-Member Dinner $50Diamond Partner Dinner Pass - FreePlatinum Partner Dinner Pass - Free\n \n\n ×
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/april-2026/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T182255Z
CREATED:20260305T191633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T182255Z
UID:11092-1775124000-1775127600@nawbowny.org
SUMMARY:Networking: Coffee & Conversation - April
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with great coffee and even better connections. Join us for this welcoming monthly gathering where women entrepreneurs\, professionals\, and community members come together to share ideas\, exchange resources\, and build meaningful relationships. \nHosted by the Buffalo/Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)\, Coffee & Conversation takes place on the first Thursday of each month and offers a relaxed space to meet colleagues\, spark collaborations\, and expand what’s possible through the power of community. (Please note: there will be no gathering in July 2026). Learn more about Coffee & Conversation here \nEvent Details: \n\nWhen: Thursday\, April 2\, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.\nWhere: HANSA Workspace at 505 Ellicott Street\, Buffalo\, NY 14203\nParking Information: Complimentary parking is available across the street from HANSA in the old post office lot. Look for the loading docks and HANSA signage.\nCost: Free and open to the public\nRegistration: Please note that your advance registration is requested.\n\nRegister for the next Coffee & Conversation:\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n1.  Please choose the date you are attending from the drop-down options below\n \nSeptember 3October 1November 5December 3\n \n2.  Your Name\n \n\n \n3. Your Email\n \n\n \n4. Phone Number\n \n\n \n5. Company\n \n\n \n6. Your Title\n \n\n \n7. Street Address\n \n\n \n8. City\n \n\n \n9. State\n \n\n \n10. Zip Code\n \n\n \n11. 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.\n \n\n \n12. May we share your contact information with other event attendees who are interested in connecting with fellow participants?\n \n\n \n\n ×
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/networking-coffee-conversation/
LOCATION:HANSA Workspace\, 505 Ellicott St\,\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Coffee & Connection
ORGANIZER;CN="NAWBO WNY":MAILTO:info@nawbowny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174122Z
CREATED:20250814T194819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T174122Z
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SUMMARY:March Dinner Meeting: Market Positioning: Visibility\, Connections\, and Growth.
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview: Our March Dinner Meeting theme: “Market Positioning: Visibility\, Connections\, and Growth: Defining what sets businesses apart in competitive markets and translating that into meaningful growth.” We’re also thrilled to announce our invited speaker\, Dr. Norma J. Nowak. \n \n🎤  Featured Speaker: Norma Jean Nowak\, Ph.D.\, is recognized as a leader in the field of human genomics. Her research contributed directly to the Human Genome Project\, as well as to genomics-based approaches to understanding heritable disorders and cancer. Dr. Nowak is the senior life sciences advisor and executive director emeritus for the University at Buffalo\, New York State Center for Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences. She is also the executive director for UB’s Genomics and Bioinformatics Core and Biorepository\, and holds the rank of Professor of Biochemistry. In addition\, Dr. Nowak is the founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Empire Genomics\, a molecular diagnostics firm focused on enabling personalized medicine. Dr. Nowak was appointed and served on the Empire State Stem Cell Board as well as the New York State Life Science Advisory Board. \nShe previously served as the director of science and technology for UB’s New York State Center for Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences from 2003-2015\, as well as director of the UB/RPCCC Genomics Facility from 1999-2012\, a collaborative research lab shared by UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Prior to that\, she was involved for 14 years in research at RPCCC\, developing physical clone resources for cloning disease genes and mapping the human genome. \nAmong her major achievements\, Nowak has authored landmark papers describing the cloning of several heritable cancer disorders\, including a form of Ataxia Telangiectasia (Nijmegen Breakage Syndrome). Her work on the Human Genome Project was published in the 2001 landmark genome issue of Nature\, describing the sequencing of the human genome. Dr. Nowak led and coordinated the three groups for the NCI extramural Cancer Chromosome Aberration Project. As part of this project\, Dr. Nowak also developed a BAC-based array CGH (Comparative Genomic Hybridization)\, a microarray-based method for identifying numerical differences in DNA between tumor and normal cells and cells from individuals with genetic disorders\, including autism and other developmental disorders. The results of this work were published in Nature Genetics. She was also a key member of the GENSAT project studying spatial and temporal gene expression during development of the central nervous system in mice\, and this work was published in the 2003 genome edition of Nature. Dr. Nowak received the 2008 American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Team Science award for the development of array CGH technology. She has also been awarded the 2008 Thomas B.Tomasi award for her outstanding achievements in science by the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Nowak received the Athena Leadership award in 2017\, and in 2018\, she received an Honorary Doctorate\, Doctor of Humane Letters from Canisius College. She was recognized by City and State Magazine on the Life Sciences Power Fifty at #10 in 2021. \nDr. Nowak’s efforts were instrumental in obtaining more than $70 million in funding for research and infrastructure\, and she has authored or co-authored over 150 research articles in leading scientific journals. She has also served on the editorial board of Cytogenetics and Genome Research as well as an Associate Editor of Physiological Genomics. \n📍 Location: The iconic Chef’s Restaurant\, 291 Seneca Street\, Buffalo\, NY \n⏰  Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. \n 🚀  Perks: Complimentary parking | 🍷 Cash bar available \n🎟️  Ticket Pricing: See all of our dinner meeting pricing options \n\nNAWBO Members: $40\nGuests: $45\nDiamond Chapter Partners: Free\nPlatinum Chapter Partners: Free\nGold Chapter Partners: $30\nSilver Chapter Partners: $36\n\n⚠️ Please Note: Topics and speakers may evolve as the series progresses. Stay tuned via our website and social media channels for the latest updates. \n🎉 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! \n📆 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. \n👇 Register Here  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nYour Name\n \n\n \nYour Email\n \n\n \nPhone Number\n \n\n \nCompany\n \n\n \nYour Title\n \n\n \nStreet Address\n \n\n \nCity\n \n\n \nState\n \n\n \nZip Code\n \n\n \nAny special dietary restriction?\n \n\n \nDo you need help with transportation or would you like to carpool to the event?\n \n\n \nTicket optionMember Dinner $42Non-Member Dinner $50Diamond Partner Dinner Pass - FreePlatinum Partner Dinner Pass - Free\n \n\n ×
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/march-2026/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Coffee & Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T182247Z
CREATED:20260105T210111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T182247Z
UID:10770-1772731800-1772739000@nawbowny.org
SUMMARY:NextGen Speed Networking
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLocation: Wingnutz Bar & Grill\, 1402 Millersport Hwy\, Williamsville\, NY 14221 \nDate & Time: Thursday\, March 5\, 2026\, 5:30–7:30 p.m. \nPerks: Complimentary Parking\, Cash Bar Available \nTicket Pricing: \n\nIndividual Tickets – $25\nEvent Sponsor (Without Ticket) – $50\nEvent Sponsor (With Ticket) – $75\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nYour Name\n \n\n \nYour Email\n \n\n \nPhone Number\n \n\n \nCompany\n \n\n \nYour Title\n \n\n \nStreet Address\n \n\n \nCity\n \n\n \nState\n \n\n \nZip Code\n \n\n \nPurchase Ticket\nIndividual Ticket $25Sponsor Opportunity $50Sponsor with Ticket $75\n \nDo 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.\n \n\n \n\n ×
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/nextgen-speed-networking-2/
LOCATION:Wingnutz Bar & Grill\, 1402 Millersport Hwy\, Williamsville\, NY\, 14221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,NextGen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260107T170947Z
CREATED:20250814T194808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170947Z
UID:10084-1770831000-1770840000@nawbowny.org
SUMMARY:February Dinner Meeting: Economic Influence & Power
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n🎤  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. \n📍 Location: The iconic Chef’s Restaurant\, 291 Seneca Street\, Buffalo\, NY \n⏰  Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. \n 🚀  Perks: Complimentary parking | 🍷 Cash bar available \n🎟️  Ticket Pricing: See all of our dinner meeting pricing options \n\nNAWBO Members: $40\nGuests: $45\nDiamond Chapter Partners: Free\nPlatinum Chapter Partners: Free\nGold Chapter Partners: $30\nSilver Chapter Partners: $36\n\n⚠️ Please Note: Topics and speakers may evolve as the series progresses. Stay tuned via our website and social media channels for the latest updates. \n🎉 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! \n📆 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. \n👇 Register Here  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nYour Name\n \n\n \nYour Email\n \n\n \nPhone Number\n \n\n \nCompany\n \n\n \nYour Title\n \n\n \nStreet Address\n \n\n \nCity\n \n\n \nState\n \n\n \nZip Code\n \n\n \nAny special dietary restriction?\n \n\n \nDo you need help with transportation or would you like to carpool to the event?\n \n\n \nTicket optionMember Dinner $42Non-Member Dinner $50Diamond Partner Dinner Pass - FreePlatinum Partner Dinner Pass - Free\n \n\n ×
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/economic-influence-power/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260107T170945Z
CREATED:20250814T194444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170945Z
UID:10078-1768411800-1768420800@nawbowny.org
SUMMARY:January Dinner Meeting: Accessing Capital
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n🎤  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. \n📍 Location: The iconic Chef’s Restaurant\, 291 Seneca Street\, Buffalo\, NY \n⏰  Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. \n 🚀  Perks: Complimentary parking | 🍷 Cash bar available \n🎟️  Ticket Pricing: See all of our dinner meeting pricing options \n\nNAWBO Members: $40\nGuests: $45\nDiamond Chapter Partners: Free\nPlatinum Chapter Partners: Free\nGold Chapter Partners: $30\nSilver Chapter Partners: $36\n\n⚠️ Please Note: Topics and speakers may evolve as the series progresses. Stay tuned via our website and social media channels for the latest updates. \n🎉 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! \n📆 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. \n👇 Register Here  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nYour Name\n \n\n \nYour Email\n \n\n \nPhone Number\n \n\n \nCompany\n \n\n \nYour Title\n \n\n \nStreet Address\n \n\n \nCity\n \n\n \nState\n \n\n \nZip Code\n \n\n \nAny special dietary restriction?\n \n\n \nDo you need help with transportation or would you like to carpool to the event?\n \n\n \nTicket optionMember Dinner $42Non-Member Dinner $50Diamond Partner Dinner Pass - FreePlatinum Partner Dinner Pass - Free\n \n\n ×
URL:https://nawbowny.org/event/january-2025/
LOCATION:Chef’s Restaurant\, 291 Seneca St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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