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NAWBO December Holiday Party
2021-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Selfie WRLD Buffalo, 742 Alberta Dr, Buffalo, NY, 14226, United States
Kick off the holiday season with your NAWBO sisters and celebrate in one of the most “Instagrammable” places in the East! Whether you’re a selfie expert, novice, or would rather have someone else take the photo, this venue is one you don’t want to miss. Immerse yourself in fun, eye-catching, interactive art installations. And since nothing says holidays like those special sweaters at the back of your closet, please feel free to wear those ugly sweaters for the occasion! Enjoy complimentary wine and Champagne plus hors d’oeuvres catered by Yedda on the Go.
We’ll also be collecting new women’s and children’s socks for donation to Harvest House. Special thank you to our Event Sponsor, Ingersoll Painting and Construction.

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Upcoming Virtual Workshops for International Business Development
2021-12-08 09:00 - 2021-12-15 15:00 | NY
Wednesday, December 8th from 9am to 10am (EST)
Developing an Export Strategy
96% of the world’s population is outside of the U.S. Learn about the resources available to small businesses to tap into export markets and find international customers. We will go over the steps to creating an export strategy so your business has a clear path to growth. This workshop is presented in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Link to register: Developing an Export Strategy Tickets, Wed, Dec 8, 2021 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

Wednesday, December 15th from 2pm to 3pm (EST)
Creating a Digital Strategy for Export Development
Your website is the first impression you give to the world. We will discuss simple steps you can take to make your website more attractive to international customers. This workshop is presented in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Link to register: Creating a Digital Strategy for Export Development Tickets, Wed, Dec 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite

NAWBO Monthly Dinner Meeting - TUESDAY, NOV 9!
2021-11-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Hyatt Place Buffalo Amherst, 5020 Main St, Amherst, NY, 14226
Our November Monthly Dinner Meeting will be a Special Tuesday event!

Nancy Rizzo, Certified Life Coach and Creator of Mindset Navigation™ System Presents:
MASTER YOUR MINDSET SERIES:
THREE POWER TOOLS YOU CAN USE RIGHT NOW –
#1 BE GRATEFUL FOR YOU!
LET’S DO THIS! We’re taking the top three Power Tools off our Life Tools From Your Toolbelt™ to assure we land as planned on our 2021 “moon,” and create the trajectory to successfully champion each and every one of our 2022 personal and professional “stars!” And YOU are the brightest shining star! (~Norman Vincent Peale)
YOU GOT THIS! Let’s tell our brains what to do “new story,” instead of our brains telling us what to do “old story!” Let’s create a new and better understanding of and relationship with our brain. Let’s produce the brain chemistry that will make it so much easier – Oxytocin versus Cortisol – to lock in flow versus grappling! Let’s rewire habit that serves us by using our Life Tools instead of waking up every morning and wondering why nothing in our lives has changed!
BONUS! MINDSET FOR IMMUNE SYSTEM! This is no time to allow negative neurochemistry to rule your wellness! It’s time to minimize stress and cortisol and the inflammation they create, and be as Proactive and Preventative (Life Tool) as possible to stay healthy and well! That means Mindset First – Action Second using Mindset Navigation™. Join us to learn what all that means and more!

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NAWBO Oct Monthly Dinner Meeting: Brighter Days Ahead
2021-10-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Hyatt Place Buffalo Amherst, 5020 Main St, Amherst, NY, 14226
Brighter Days Ahead! Our October monthly dinner meeting will feature Connie Keough Whitesell, president, business strategist and certified professional coach, Scattered to Streamlined Business Coaching. Connie is also a director of GROW Buffalo Business.
This will be an interactive discussion about setting yourself up for a big finish in 2021, the possibilities of further pivots with Covid-19 today, and one thing to help your business in this still uncertain economic climate. This discussion is about you and your business!

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BNSME CEO Roundtable
2021-09-27 17:00 - 20:00 | The Westin Buffalo, 250 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14202
Prosperity: Growth In The Queen City
NOTE to NAWBO Members: attend at the BNSME member rate – RSVP to bnsme@bnsme.org
If you have never attended the CEO roundtable event it is a great opportunity to hear from nationally recognized CEOs who have successful businesses that are making an impact in WNY. Networking, cocktail hour and dinner is included.
Join us for our annual CEO roundtable. A moderated, panel discussion at the Westin Buffalo featuring:

Martin Griffith Irfan Khan, MD Rohan Shah
Senior Executive Chief Executive Officer CEO & Founder
Vice President and Circuit Clinical Classavo
Chief of Community Banking
CNB Bank
(former president of Bank on Buffalo. a division of CNB Bank)
Would you like to learn more about how three distinct organizations in completely different industries are prospering and making a positive impact in WNY, despite an ongoing, global pandemic? What is their secret to success? What Marketing and Sales strategies did they implement? What lessons have they learned from their mistakes? What best practices can we apply to our own organizations?
Moderated by

Ed Drantch
Anchor
WKBW Channel 7
Here is a sneak peek at the recent successes of these dynamic organizations:
Bank on Buffalo:

Opened its 11th branch in Amherst and is planning its second branch in the city
Local workforce has steadily grown
Deposits in the first quarter of 2021 increased by 69% from a year ago

Circuit Clinical:

Named Finalists for Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards 2021: Pandemic Response
Completed $7.5 Million Series B Raise with the Support of Western NY
Selected as Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2021

Classavo:

A 2016 UB graduate, Rohan Shah was recently named to the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for education
16th local startup to acknowledge growth-oriented funding this year
Used money from a recent seed round to hire four new sales reps

Thank you to our dinner sponsors: Junior Achievement of WNY | Marketing Tech | Onion Studio

Thank you to our cocktail sponsor: The Westin Buffalo

SOLD OUT! NAWBO Sept Monthly Dinner Meeting: We Are Back! Success Amid Covid-19
2021-09-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Hyatt Place Buffalo Amherst, 5020 Main St, Amherst, NY, 14226
Welcome back to in person events with NAWBO! Our meeting will feature two resilient and inspiring guest speakers:

Krista Sobon
Owner
Spruce on Main
About Krista: After a rewarding career as a media buyer in the advertising industry, Krista decided to pursue a new career path as entrepreneur in the retail space. She opened a home décor and gift shop on Main Street in the heart of Snyder. Using her business skills and love for interior design, Spruce on Main was established in December 2020 and opened its doors in March 2021.

Kristine Koch
Owner & LE
Nickel City Skin Spa & Boutique
About Kristine: Committed to creating trusting relationships with her guests, Kristine inspires them to a lifetime of health + beauty, mind…body…and spirit. Kristine signed her lease for her location during the pandemic. She had to completely pivot during Covid and changed her entire business model to reopen once she could.
Interested in attending? Contact info@nawbowny.org to be added to our waiting list.

NAWBO Happy Hour & Headshots
2021-08-23 17:30 - 19:30 | The Westin Buffalo, 250 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14202
Join us for a happy hour in the lovely Courtyard at the Westin Buffalo for cocktails, apps and great networking!
Cost $20 members | $25 guests
Everyone who attends will be entered into a drawing for a FREE virtual registration ticket to the National Women’s Business Conference – 2021(valued at $195.00 for members/$250.00 non-members)
Do you need a new headshot? Destiny Rogowski of Sweet Heart Pin Up will be set up to take your photo!
Nawbo Board members $54.38
Nawbo Members $81.56
Non members $135.94
Destiny will accept the following forms of payment: Checks, Cash, Paypal, Venmo, and Zelle. Above pricing reflects tax included.
You will receive an online proofing gallery, and one favorite photo to be edited. If you want an extra picture edited, the cost is $25 (you can decide after seeing the proofs).
Headshot advice from Destiny:
– Wear clothing that makes you happy! Color is great, jewelry is great, dresses are great!
– Do not wear Sleeveless unless you have total arm confidence.
– Do not wear ALL black. If you want to feel, slim just wear a black shrug/or lightweight black blazer over a color top. If you love black, please add a pop of color to it. Could be a skirt, belt, necklace, shrug, blazer, or scarf.
– Patterns, and florals are great. Just no stripes going across your body which will make you appear wider.
– Please wear clothing that is free of wrinkles.
– Colors that are great for headshots right now: grays, beige, ivory, white, light blues, pink, peach, coral, any jewel tones, mustard, orange, teal, merlot, purple, red.
– Destiny advises against green since the background will be green and we don’t want you to blend in like camouflage.
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Friday Wine Time at The Little Club
2021-06-25 18:00 - 19:00 | The Little Club, 1197 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14216
Friday Wine Time at The Little Club – June 25 @ 6 PM

Morning Coffee Talk at Undergrounds Coffee House & Roastery
2021-06-17 08:00 - 09:00 | Undergrounds Coffee House & Roastery, 580 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14210
We will be at Undergrounds Coffee House & Roastery on Thursday, June 17 at 8 am for an in person coffee chat.

SOLD OUT! NAWBO Annual Installation Dinner
2021-06-09 17:30 - 20:00 | Barrel Factory, 65 Vandalia St, Buffalo, NY, 14204, United States
NAWBO Buffalo Niagara Annual Installation of the Board and Officers
We are excited to welcome back our NAWBO sisters and friends of NAWBO for our Annual Installation Dinner at the Barrel Factory! Please join us as we celebrate our accomplishments of this past year led by 2020-2021 president Paula D’Amico and our Board of Directors. We will also install and welcome our new Board and incoming president, Andrea Schillaci.

Paula D’Amico Andrea Schillaci
Blessings by Nature® Hurwitz & Fine, P.C.
NAWBO President 20-21 NAWBO President 21-22
We look forward to seeing you in person!
Members $50 | Guests $55
NOTE: This event is SOLD OUT. To be added to our waiting list, please contact info@nawbowny.org

Saturday Morning Brunch Chat - Virtual
2021-06-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Saturday Morning Brunch Chat on Zoom – June 5 @ 9 AM
Contact info@nawbowny.org for access to ZOOM

US Census Bureau: Census Data for Philanthropic and Non-Profit Organizations
2021-05-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Census Data for Philanthropic and Non-Profit Organizations
This summit will prepare nonprofit professionals to use Census Bureau statistics to tell engaging, relevant stories about their community’s evolving needs. This summit will feature data from decennial censuses, the annual American Community Survey, the intercensal Population Estimates program, and the Census Bureau’s business programs.
Virtual program
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Learn about additional programs offered by the US Census Bureau in their 2021 Data Summit Series Catalog HERE

US Census Bureau: Census Business Builder for Small Business Retailers and Service Establishments
2021-05-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Census Business Builder for Small Business Retailers and Service Establishments
Learn how to access statistics on the socioeconomic, housing and demographic characteristics of customers in your market and business data using the Census Business Builder – a suite of easy-to-access services that provide selected demographic and economic data.
Virtual program
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Learn about additional programs offered by the US Census Bureau in their 2021 Data Summit Series Catalog HERE

NAWBO Monthly Meeting: Mega Mixer
2021-05-12 17:00 - 19:30 | NY
JOIN US ON MAY 12, 2021 FOR OUR MAY MEGA MIXER!

NAWBO Mega Mixer
Spring usually means something wonderful for NAWBO members – Each One Reach One! In fact, our 2020 EORO occurred in 2020 right before New York State entered the COVID 19 Pandemic Pause. We all remember what a great event that was and what a wonderful time was had by all. Unfortunately, due to New York State regulations, we are unable to hold this event this year.
But wait! Our May Mega Mixer is the 2021 version. Participants will change rooms three times, getting opportunities to mix, mingle, and network with other guests. Each room will have a moderator to keep the conversation flowing and to ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak and to be heard.
Guests will have the option of participating in the event virtually or through small in-person watch parties.
The event will also feature basket raffles and tips for virtual networking. We can’t wait to see you there!
Event Schedule
5:30 – 5:45 Sign on and opening remarks
5:45- 6:15 Room #1
6:15 – 6:45 Room #2
6:45- 7:15 Room #3
7:15- 7:30 Basket raffle winners and closing remarks
Attendee Options
IN PERSON WATCH PARTIES [includes wine & charcuterie board]- choose one of the following venues:

Eclectic Energy Wellness Institute with host Wendy Blamowski located @ 657 Persons Street, East Aurora, New York 14052
Papercraft Miracles with host Janna Willoughby-Lohr located at 1888 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14207
The MackBarr Group with host Sherrie Barr Mack located at 327 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14201

ATTEND REMOTELY – from your own space
PRICING: Members $10 (Remote) $20 (In Person) || Guests $15 (Remote) | $25 (In Person)
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Key4Women® Virtual Event: Fraud Awareness - Tips & Best Practices
2021-05-12 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Key4Women is hosting a virtual event on May 12, 2021 for their members and is extending the event invite to our Key Women’s Network KBING members and women in business in our community.
Fraud Awareness: Tips & Best Practices
Key4Women® Virtual Event
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
12:00—1:00 p.m. ET
Join us to discuss the latest in fraud threats and how to protect yourself at home and in the office with
best practices shared from industry experts.

Learn about the current fraud scams and how they are executed
Practical tips on how to protect your business from cybercriminals
Learn how to protect your family including children and seniors from social engineering tactics

Registration required by Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at https://cvent.me/NxKLYM
Presented by

Jen Martin Stephanie A. Breen
Head of Fraud @ KeyBank FBI Intelligence Analyst

NAWBO First Fridays Speaker Series: Best Practices to Protect Your Business
2021-05-07 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom
First Fridays Speaker Series: Best Practices to Protect Your Business
Join us for a roundtable discussion on how to mitigate risk in your business. The roundtable will focus on how to protect your business and what risk factors to look out for, including complying with NYS and federal laws about business formation, employees and independent contractors, continuing COVID-19 risks and compliance, and garden-variety risks inherent in any contract you sign and any location where you do business. What’s the best way to reduce – or possibly even eliminate – these risks? We’ll show you what to do!

Lisa Coppola
Managing Partner
The Coppola Firm

Carmen L. Snell, Esq.
Assistant General Counsel
Highmark Western and Northeastern New York
About Lisa:
Lisa Coppola is an attorney and entrepreneur who serves on the NAWBO National Board and chairs its Governance Committee. She currently owns a full-service law firm and a garden design and construction company. Lisa also serves as a member of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Region II Regulatory Fairness Board. She is a past president of NAWBO Buffalo-Niagara.
About Carmen:
Carmen joined the company in 1999 as Legal Counsel and advanced to Senior Legal Counsel before being promoted to Assistant General Counsel. Carmen is responsible for handling a broad range of legal issues, including managing litigation, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, as well as interacting with legislative and regulatory authorities on behalf of the company. Additionally, she represents the company on all employee matters.
This is a free event via ZOOM. Please register in order to receive the link to attend.

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NAWBO Evening Chat: How to Maximize Your Home Office Tax Deduction
2021-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
How to Maximize Your Home Office Tax Deduction

Presented by Fran Vaughan, FMV Tax Professionals
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ABWA WNY April Professional Development
2021-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
featuring Daniela Wolfe, Owner of Best D Life with Daniela – Helping You Find the Bliss in Your Busy!
How do you have it all? Do it all? (and still stay sane?). Do you struggle with the work/life balance? Curious on how to incorporate self care in your day?
Join us on Wednesday April 21st for our monthly professional development meeting with special guest speaker, Daniela Wolfe, Owner of Best D Life with Daniela – Helping You Find the Bliss in Your Busy! Daniela will share with us what it means to incorporate Self-care into your day and how to find work/life balance. We will be on Zoom from 6-8pm.
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NAWBO Monthly Meeting: Strategic Decisions in Succession Planning
2021-04-14 17:00 - 19:30 | NY
Strategic Decisions in Succession Planning : practical issues and considerations
featuring

Lena Graham Morris, The Entreprenista
Vice President, Principal, and Shareholder
HORUS Construction Services Inc.

Judy N. Cuzzacrea Wagner
Partner, Harris Beach PLLC
Specializing in Elder Law, Estate Planning and Establishing Wills and Trusts
About Lena:
Lena Graham Morris, The Entreprenista, is Vice President, Principal, and Shareholder of HORUS Construction Services Inc. She is currently in a succession plan to take ownership of her family’s third-generation construction business. In an industry dominated by men, she is taking the proverbial reins to be a trailblazer. The company was established by her grandfather, grandmother, great uncle, and father. Today she is working side by side with her mentor and partner, who is also her uncle. They have established strategic partnerships that have secured over $500 Million in total contracts over the last five years, in addition to ensuring the firm’s largest contract in its history and spearheading the Business Equity Best Practices and Economic Impact Report for state renown medical center.
About Judy:
Judy has extensive experience in trust and estate administration, estate planning and estate taxation, trust planning and retirement benefit planning. Judy also focuses on advising owners of closely held businesses on creating succession plans, working to develop strategies that preserve and protect
business and individual assets, allowing transfers to future generations in a tax-efficient way.

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WBC Contracting Series - Interactive Virtual Training
2021-04-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
5:30-8PM, April 8 – Certified, Now What?
5:30-8PM, April 15 – Financing & Funding Opportunities
5:30-8PM, April 22 – How To Get In On Contracts
5:30-8PM, April 29 – Responding to RFP’s

NAWBO Diversity & Inclusion Task Force First Fridays Speaker Series: Public Relations for Your Business
2021-04-02 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom
First Fridays Speaker Series: Public Relations for Your Business
Join us for a roundtable discussion with experts on how to publicize your business.

Sherrie Barr Mack
President
The Mack Barr Group

Rene Petties-Jones
President
National Federation for Just Communities of WNY, Inc.
About Sherrie:
Sherrie Barr Mack is a is a Public Affairs Strategist, third generation business owner, and Managing Partner for The MackBarr Group a public affairs firm located in Buffalo, NY. Specializing in the financial services, health care and manufacturing industry, The MackBarr Group provides strategic guidance with issue management, updates on state and federal compliance, stakeholder, and employee engagement. A graduate of the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy at the State University of New York in Albany, NY, Sherrie began her Public Affairs career as the Public Affairs Manager for her family business, a woman owned industrial and safety supplies company located in Buffalo, NY.
About Rene:
Rene Petties-Jones is the President of the National Federation for Just Communities of WNY, Inc., a position she was appointed to as part of the first leadership transition in over 30 years. In addition, she currently serves as the PRSA Buffalo Niagara Chapter Diversity Chair after being involved with the committee for many years. She also serves as Diversity Chair on the board of directors for the Northeast District PRSA.
A proud UB Alum, Rene has received the May C. Randazzo Outstanding Practitioner Award from PRSA Buffalo Niagara Chapter and the Women of Influence Award, Behind the Scenes, from Buffalo Business First.
She is a former member of the Buffalo News Diversity Advisory Board, and is a vocal advocate for issues surrounding diversity and inclusion. Working as an educator, administrator, advisor, and public relations associate with a number of area non-profit organizations, she has presented numerous seminars and workshops to thousands over the years. She now dedicates her speaking engagements to issues surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for which she is passionate about.
This is a free event via ZOOM. Please register in order to receive the link to attend.
Save this date for the next First Fridays speaker series event:
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Instant Replay! Power of No: Reclaiming Your Time and Energy
2021-03-16 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom
Members Only! If you missed our March monthly meeting on Mar 10, you have the opportunity to view the speaker presentation via Instant Replay hosted by Andrea Schillaci, NAWBO Buffalo Niagara president-elect.
Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting.
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NAWBO Meeting - Power of No: Reclaiming Your Time and Energy
2021-03-10 17:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
Power of No: Reclaiming Your Time and Energy
Bonita Owens, a Certified Professional Life Coach, Inspirational speaker, Best Selling Author, and founder of the Amazing Women Network. The mission of AWN is to teach, encourage, and inspire women to be, do, and have all that they are created for. She has found her purpose in helping other women discover their own. A passionate public speaker since she was just 6 years old, she’s had plenty of time to master the Art of Presence. She commands a room with kindness, authenticity and genuine interest. Whether she’s on stage, in a private coaching session, or in the conference room, she’s driven by a desire to help others live better and bigger in alignment with who they were created to be.
Bonita’s book, “Who Stole My Significance” takes the readers on her journey of self-discovery, purpose alignment and reinvention, and also gives the readers reflection questions, action steps and affirmations in order to help spark their own journey.
A native of Nashville, TN, she is an Army spouse of 20 years and a mother of two challenging and amazing teenagers. Bonita loves to read, dance, shop, and connect with other women.
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NAWBO Diversity & Inclusion Task Force First Fridays Speaker Series: Funding Your Business
2021-03-05 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom
First Fridays Speaker Series: Funding Your Business
Join us for a roundtable discussion with experts on how to fund your business.

Christine Howard Victoria Reynolds
Founder & CEO Deputy District Director for the WNY & Finger Lakes region
E. B. Howard Consulting US Small Business Administration
About Christine:
Christine is the Founder & CEO of E. B. Howard Consulting (an NYS and SBA certified WOSB) and the recently launched StartupFundHub.com (the first searchable funding database for small businesses). Since starting E.B. Howard Consulting, in 2013, the company has secured well over $60M in non-dilutive funding (e.g., SBIR/STTR funding). They have completed hundreds of proposals and project/program evaluations for their clients, as required by various funding agencies. Organizations that choose to work with E.B. Howard Consulting have a common goal to develop, fund, and implement innovative STEM-based solutions to various social, cultural, educational, or environmental issues by secure funding for R&D projects through various federal funding agencies (e.g., SBIR/STTR). Christine has served as an NSF I-corp mentor and advisor, and has served as a judge for several pitch competitions throughout the US. Christine is a NAWBO-chapter past president and currently serves as the chapter sponsorship committee chair.
About Victoria:
Victoria Reynolds joined the US Small Business Administration in 1990. She currently serves as Deputy District Director for the WNY & Finger Lakes region where she leads the delivery of SBA’s financial assistance, entrepreneurial development and procurement assistance programs throughout the service area. Mrs. Reynolds is a graduate of Nazareth College of Rochester where she earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration and Economics.
This is a free event via ZOOM. Please register in order to receive the link to attend.
Save these dates for upcoming First Fridays speaker series events:
– April 2 Public Relations for Your Business
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NAWBO Meeting featuring Dr. Denise Riley, Balance Wellness Center
2021-03-01 17:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
Dr. Denise Riley, NYS licensed psychologist and owner of Balance Wellness Center
Dr. Denise Riley, NYS licensed psychologist and owner of Balance Wellness Center, is our featured speaker for our March meeting. She will present on coping and thriving in the new normal and How to grow your business, find balance and feel fulfilled.
Dr. Riley’s practice addresses behavioral, medical, and psychosocial aspects of both health and illness. Techniques are geared toward development of adaptive coping strategies, making changes to behavior or lifestyle, and learning new skills to help manage chronic conditions (e.g. chronic pain, chronic illness, residual symptoms from injuries). She also works with adult clients for management of mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety or depression, PTSD, stress management, and relationship difficulties.
Digital Power hour networking: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Program including speaker: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
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Fighting for our Vote presented by LWVBN
2021-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Virtual roundtable discussion
Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 7 p.m. via Zoom
PANELISTS: L. Nathan Hare, President and CEO, Community Action Organization of Western New York; BJ Stasio, President, SANYS (Self Advocacy of New York State); and Jennifer Wilson, Deputy Director of LWV of New York State.
MODERATOR: Buffalo City Court Judge Lenora Foote-Beavers, former Chair, Diversity Committee, Women’s Bar Association of Western New York
IMPORTANT NOTES: Participants can ask questions after the presentation. There will be closed captioning. ASL interpretation will be available upon request.
RSVP: Register in advance:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z0muKXHwRTe3gbDktekRjQ
You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
PRESENTED BY: LWVBN, NAACP and SANYS

Instant Replay! Opportunities and Benefits of M/WBE Certification
2021-02-23 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom
Members Only! If you missed our February monthly meeting on Feb 10, you have the opportunity to view the speaker presentation via Instant Replay hosted by Andrea Schillaci, NAWBO Buffalo Niagara president-elect.
Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting.
Please join us!
Members Only, $5 to register. You will receive an email invoice after registering.

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Free Citizens Lobbying Workshop presented by LWVBN
2021-02-20 10:00 - 11:30 | NY
How to make elected officials hear your voice!
DATE: Saturday, February 20, 2021
TIME: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
PLACE: Via Zoom
TRAINER: Ramona Gallagher, LWVBN Legislative Advocacy Chair and citizen lobbyist
Learn or sharpen your skills and you’ll be prepared to lobby state legislators for bills supported by the League this spring. You’ll also learn effective ways to contact elected officials by other means. This workshop is appropriate for anyone who is interested in being a citizen lobbyist. It is free and open to the public. Reservations are required.
RSVP by Thursday 18th, 2021, online at www.lwvbn.org, via email to lwvbn@lwvbn.org, or by calling 716-986-4898.

Opportunities and Benefits of M/WBE Certification
2021-02-10 17:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
Opportunities and Benefits of M/WBE Certification
Our February speaker is Janique S. Curry, principal and CEO of J.S. Curry & Associates, LLC, a boutique firm offering project management, administrative services, community outreach, grant management, compliance monitoring, and evaluation for a variety of public and private organizations. Janique will speak about the process, opportunities, and benefits of M/WBE certification.
Janique assists public sector agencies, municipalities, M/WBE business owners, and non-profit clients with financial, strategic business, economic development, certification and insurance protections. She serves as a corporate and political strategist, creating and executing public awareness campaigns related to policy, social, and economic justice issues, educational equity, monitoring diversity, and equity and inclusion programs. Her client list includes Pathstone Enterprise Center, NY Charter School Association, Say Yes to Education (sub contractor for Virtual Learning Support Centers), the Rochester Chargers and many others.

Digital Power hour networking: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Program including speaker: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
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How to Be An Ally – 3 Day Virtual Summit
2021-02-01 11:00 - 2021-02-03 17:00 | Virtual
How To Be An Ally – Three Days of Bridge-Building for DEI Leaders

Learn a healthy, positive framework for talking about and taking action on racial equity in the workplace.
NAWBO Buffalo Niagara members receive a 10% discount with promo code NAWBOALLY10
Learn more about this 3-day virtual summit HERE: https://www.upliftingimpact.com/how-to-be-an-ally-summit
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