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NextGen Each One Reach One Progressive Networking Dinner - POSTPONED
2023-04-19 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Sto Lat Bar, 4475 Transit Rd., Suite 108, Buffalo, 14221
POSTPONED TILL FURTHER NOTICE
NAWBO will be hosting a Next Gen version of our popular Each One Reach One mega-mixer networking event for students and emerging entrepreneurs.

Attendees must be 15 – 30 years old; in business attire

Cost:
$25 for students and emerging entrepreneurs
$40 NAWBO members

Sponsorship Options:
$100 sponsor – includes half-page program ad
$200 sponsor – includes full-page program ad
$500 Presenting sponsor – includes back cover program ad
Interested in Sponsorship? Contact info@nawbowny.org for more information.

Maximum attendees: 70; on a first-come-registered basis then a waiting list.

5 pm to 6 pm – Networking tips, developing their elevator speech, etc.

Dinner will consist of:
1st course: Salad
2nd course: Stuffed Chicken or stuffed eggplant – pasta & vegetable
3rd course: Cheesecake

NAWBO April Monthly Dinner Meeting: Where do I turn… who can advise me when I need to make decisions regarding a family member.
2023-04-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Sto Lat Bar, 4475 Transit Rd., Suite 108, Buffalo, 14221
SPEAKERS:
Roxanne Sorensen

Owner, Elder Care Solutions of WNY, LLC

Elizabeth Ingold, Esq.

Owner, Ingold Gold

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Finance Boot Camp for Women Entrepreneurs
2023-04-04 08:45 - 2023-05-16 12:30 | Niagara Center, 130 S. Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
SBA Finance Boot Camp 2023 flyer
In partnership with NAWBO Buffalo Niagara Inc., SBA Buffalo is relaunching a FREE Finance Boot Camp for Woman Entrepreneurs in Buffalo NY. This series will provide you with information on strategic planning for your business, understanding the credit process, the language of financial statements, effective negotiation strategies, and preparing a loan proposal. The last session will include a lender matchmaker giving participants the opportunity to meet with area lenders and pitch a financing proposal.

Seating is limited; program is limited to 12 qualified entrepreneurs
In order to be eligible, businesses must be:

Organized as a For-Profit entity.
Operating for a minimum of one full year
Have a business plan
Anticipate seeking financing within 2 years
Commit to participate in all 6 training sessions

To apply for participation in the Boot Camp, a business must submit SBA Form 641 – Counseling Information Form AND a Business Plan.
Applications will be accepted through 3/23 or until all seats are filled.
If an interested business does not have a business plan, there is plenty of time to work through that process before sessions begin. Either Format (traditional or lean) is acceptable.
Write your business plan (sba.gov)
Event Location, Date, Time:
Niagara Center, 130 S. Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202
Every Tuesday, April 4th through May 16th, 2023
8:45am to 12:30pm
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
To register or for more information please contact Victoria Reynolds:
victoria.reynolds@sba.gov
716-551-5668

NAWBO March Monthly Dinner Meeting: Looking ahead to Protect Yourself & Your Business
2023-03-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Sto Lat Bar, 4475 Transit Rd., Suite 108, Buffalo, 14221
Knowing what you need to have in place if you experience a health emergency or crisis; will also talk about succession planning.
SPEAKERS:
Alan Pawlowski
At Pace, I lead a team that offer a comprehensive range of strategic Merger, Acquisition, and Divestiture (M&A) services along with Business Strategy and Turnaround advisory consulting.
In the M&A space, we have helped business owners nationwide prepare for and grow their business through acquisition as well as exit their business through succession, management buyout, or third-party sale.
In the Advisory Consulting space, we have worked with businesses and business owners through a myriad of operational and financial challenges, strategies, goals, business and personal pivots, as well as providing entrepreneurial coaching to leaders and their teams.
I have recently co-authored a book, Mission Matters (edition #6), focusing on the enterprise value of a business and its importance for entrepreneurs. A topic that cannot be over-emphasized.
I hold an MBA, MPA, and CM&AA Designation (Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor). I am also a graduate of the 2001 UB CEL Core Class and 2006 Advanced CEL class and currently Facilitate a UB CEL Mastery Entrepreneurs peer group.
In business, change is inevitable. All business owners have challenges and goals arise as the necessity for change presents itself. We use a simple three step process throughout: 1) Goal Assessment, 2) Gap Analysis and 3) Option Creation. At all times, and most importantly, we focus on what a successful outcome looks like for the entrepreneur with our professional compass always pointing north.
I am very blessed and it has been an honor to work with all my clients over the years.
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
– Albert Einstein
Alexis M. Florczak
Lexie is a Buffalo native and associate attorney at Hurwitz Fine P.C. She is part of the firm’s Business Services practice group and regularly assists businesses, governmental entities, and not-for-profit organizations with a broad range of matters affecting the day-to-day operations of organizations. She is also an attorney in the firm’s Economic Development and Cannabis Law practice groups.
She received her undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo before attending and graduating from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Lexie is a Co-Chair of the LGBTQ+ Committee of the Western New York Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, and is currently completing her new member year with the Junior League of Buffalo.

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NAWBO February Monthly Dinner Meeting: Love Yourself - Life Balance
2023-02-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Sto Lat Bar, 4475 Transit Rd., Suite 108, Buffalo, 14221
Please note that this meeting will be on THURSDAY, Feb. 9th.

A frank, open, honest conversation with Christine E. B. Howard and Matt Pelkey about handling the most precious commodity in your life, time. We’ll discuss handling your time, your employee’s time, and your client’s time. We’ll share stories of blunders, lessons learned, and new approaches that resulted in successes. We will also look to you, our attendees, to ask questions and share your insights.
SPEAKERS:
Christine E. B. Howard
Christine E.B. Howard is the Founder and CEO of E.B. Howard Consulting and is passionate about equal and equitable access to funding (dilutive and non-dilutive) for historically underrepresented founders of start-ups. She actively mentors and advises small businesses through programs like the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps™), Columbia Technology Ventures, Verizon Forward for Good Accelerator, NYSERDA’s EIR Program, Startup Grind, and many others. She has also served as a pitch judge for start-up competitions like 43North, Female Founders in Tech & (FinTech) competitions, E^3 and NYBPC, and many others.
Matt Pelkey
Matthew Pelkey is the managing partner of Colligan Law and a business attorney representing investors, high-growth startups, innovative entrepreneurs, and established public and private businesses throughout New York State. From raising capital, structuring deals, regulatory compliance, and securities offerings, to advising clients on internal investigations, conflict resolution, and crisis management.
Matthew is an active member of the Western New York startup ecosystem dedicating time to helping and supporting countless organizations such as Upstate Capital Association of New York, The New York State Business Plan Competition, Upstate Venture Connect, TechStars, Startup Grind, Founder’s Institute, LaunchNY, 43North, and Blackstone Launchpad. Outside of the startup community, Matthew is also a strong advocate for sustainable land use and community development where he serves on several boards and committees for local nonprofits dedicated to the regeneration of Western New York.
As a faculty member at the University at Buffalo School of Law, Matthew teaches startup law and innovation through the Entrepreneurship Law Center. He is a regular lecturer to faculty, students, and founders on how to start, grow and lead a business.
Matthew’s dedication to business and community has resulted in being recognized as the 2019 Buffalo News Next Generation Professional; 2018 Buffalo Business First 40 Under 40; 2018-2022 Super Lawyers Rising Star; 2018 Finalist for Upstate Capital Association of New York Dealmaker of the Year Transactional Professional; Three-time finalist for Upstate Venture Connect Community Catalyst Award; 2016 Emerging Business Leader Award by the Amherst Chamber of Commerce; and the 2014 Young Professional Leadership Award by the Amherst Chamber of Commerce.
Matthew is a frequent writer and speaker on issues facing businesses and their owners and executives, including personal, professional, and organizational development.
In addition to acting as an advisor and mentor for young startups, Matthew has founded and invested in multiple businesses including a distillery he helped found in 2013 before selling the business in 2019. In 2017 Matthew and his wife helped found a community-owned coffee shop in the Parkside neighborhood. He currently splits his time between Buffalo’s Parkside neighborhood and Watertown NY where his wife is a JAG officer at Ft. Drum for the US Army.
Dinner Menu:
Ricotta & Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken
Veg alternate: Parmesan Crusted Stuffed Eggplant.

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NAWBO January Monthly Dinner Meeting: Marijuana, Millennials & Gen Z in the workplace
2023-01-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Sto Lat Bar, 4475 Transit Rd., Suite 108, Buffalo, 14221
Speakers:
Kim Wallace

Kim Wallace has worked with employers and employees for over a decade to resolve labor and employment law-related disputes. She works with unionized public sector employees as a Labor Relations Specialist with New York State United Teachers.
Before her current position, Kim represented employers for many years at a local law firm. Having been on both sides of the table, she can definitively say that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Kim believes constant education and communication about employment policies are vital parts of a healthy workplace and go a long way toward avoiding problems.

Sonya Tareke, MBA

Sonya Tareke co-founded Real Talk, an e-Learning platform that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by empowering educators and students through guided social discussion. She is the Program Manager for EforAll Buffalo, where she co-leads the organization’s development efforts in fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem that engages the local community in a true grassroots fashion.
Inspired by the Buffalo ecosystem, her goal is to head a University Innovation Center one day. She is passionate about health, wellness, and mentorship.
DINNER MENU: Served FAMILY STYLE at 6:20 pm
Bread & Butter
Side Salad with House-Made Balsamic Vinaigrette
Bone-In Pork Chop
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Tri-Colored Beats
Mini Pastry Hearts

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NAWBO December Holiday Party
2022-12-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Avanti Mansion – Library, 4409 South Park Ave., Buffalo, 14219, United States
Tis the season of celebration and giving.Join NAWBO Buffalo Niagara for its annual Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 14.Enjoy an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and music at the Avanti Manor – Library.
Holiday Donation: Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) – West Side Bazaar
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NAWBO November Monthly Dinner Meeting: Reading the Numbers - The red, the black, the good ... bad, and the ugly.
2022-11-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Sto Lat Bar, 4475 Transit Rd., Suite 108, Buffalo, 14221
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Nakiea Cook, MBA, CFEI (team@ncacsolutions.com)
Nakiea Cook is your unconventional accountant, practitioner, and educator. She is the founder of NC Accounting & Consulting Solutions, an accounting firm specializing in CFO, bookkeeping, tax, and accounting services for small businesses. She is the founder of the EverythingkieaProject, a nonprofit educating youth on finances and cash flow.
Nakiea’s unconventional side comes from her love of analyzing numbers and knowing they tell a story. She has a strong background in government auditing and maximizing marginalized small businesses’ profit and revenue potential, which leads her to be requested to speak for various community organizations.
She is also a participant in the Annual Filing Season Program and is listed in the public directory of tax return preparers published by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). She is Certified as a Financial Education Instructor, QuickBooks Online Pro, and Financial Management by the DoD. She is also an adjunct professor at Erie Community College, teaching accounting in the Business and Public Service Division. VP of Operations for the WNY Chapter of the National Black MBA Association, Treasurer for the Alleyway Theatre Inc., and the National Association of Women’s Business Owners Buffalo Niagara Chapter. She is MWBE Certified in NYS & NYC.

Here is the link for a tax planning checklist:
https://blog.aimingforfreedom.com/blog/mid-year-tax-planning-checklist/45241

Denise M. Gueli, CPA (dgueli@bonadio.com)
Denise is a partner in the Buffalo office of The Bonadio Group with over 30 years of professional experience. She also serves as the Team Leader for the Buffalo Commercial Audit Team and Small Business Advisory Team and as the Buffalo Office Managing Partner.
Denise has a strong background in several industries and has helped many large and small clients maximize their business potential. She has assisted clients with analyzing overall profitability and developing action plans. Denise is known for her strong personal skills and the energy she brings to helping businesses reach their goals.
She is a nationally recognized expert in employee benefit plans and has over 30 years of in-depth experience in this highly regulated area. She is a frequently requested speaker across New York State, able to explain complex rules and regulations in a way that helps people understand them. She frequently assists companies with compliance and helps them interpret the rules with practical advice. Denise is actively involved with the AICPA’s National Conference on Employee Benefit Plans, considered the premier conference in the industry, where she has taught various sessions and has served on an Ask the Experts panel.
Denise received her B.S. degree in accounting from the Jones School of Business at SUNY Geneseo. She is active in the Buffalo community and has been honored with Business First’s 40 Under 40 award for career achievements and community involvement; and was honored as a Woman in Leadership by the National Association of Women Business Owners.
Here is the link to an article written by Denise relating to income statements:
https://www.bonadio.com/news-events/articles/ten-tips-to-evaluate-your-income-statement-top-down-or-bottom-up
Anthony M. DeSimone CPA, CMA
Anthony helps small business owners improve profitability, cash flow, and operational efficiency by taking an immersive consulting approach to their business.
Anthony began his career at one of the world’s largest CPA firms, Deloitte, where he earned his CPA and CMA. During his 25+ years of experience, Anthony has taught hundreds of business owners and executive teams across the country to communicate more effectively using the universal language of numbers improving team dynamics, efficiency, profitability, and cash flow.
Anthony is the Owner of his Business Consulting Firm called, You’re the Expert Now, LLC, and was the interim Executive Director of the University at Buffalo Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (UB CEL), the branch of the University that focuses on teaching entrepreneurs and small business owners the latest trends and best practices to help them improve profitability, team leadership and efficient decision making.
He has authored three books and just released his new book – Small Business Blind Spots Solutions – 8 of the most common blind spots business owners fail to see and also shares small business advice in his podcast – The Healthy Business Podcast, which can be found on iTunes, Spotify and Stitcher Radio.

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NAWBO October Monthly Dinner Meeting: Don't be spooked by MWBE opportunities
2022-10-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Sto Lat Bar, 4475 Transit Rd., Suite 108, Buffalo, 14221
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A passionate advocate for promoting educational excellence, social equity, economic growth & development, Janique Curry strongly believes in giving back and serving the public. Mrs. Curry has worked for many years in marginalized communities targeting the need for community-building initiatives through the economic empowerment of Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and that work has been focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.
A strategic communicator who is adept at securing partnerships and cultivating strong professional networks of government, non-profit, education, and private industry leaders, she works hard to create generational wealth & legacy for families and business owners. Her goal is to continue to deliver strong, valuable opportunities that produce business development, winning investment strategies, MWBE training, application assistance and financial capacity building that will educate and strengthen the community in WNY and beyond.
Janique is a graduate of Buffalo State College, a NYS Commissioned Notary Public, trained as a Paralegal, and is a licensed Life & Health Insurance Broker. She has been recognized and awarded many honors over the years for her public service. She currently serves on the Erie County/City of Buffalo – Joint Certification Committee (JCC), Chairs the City of Buffalo Common Council MWBE Committee, serves on the Board of Directors for the Buffalo Urban Development Corporation (BUDC), is Vice President of the National Action Network, and as a Silver Life Member of the NAACP is very active on the Civic Engagement & Health Committees. Mrs. Curry has been married to her husband William since 1994 and is the proud mother of one son, JayLin Matthew, and two bonus sons, Aaron and JaQuan.

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NAWBO September Monthly Dinner Meeting: End the frustration! It truly can be SIMPLE!
2022-09-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Sto Lat Bar, 4475 Transit Rd., Suite 108, Buffalo, 14221
Are you overwhelmed or struggling to just get by? Are you frustrated with your current planning process? Is it taking too much time?
Or are you wanting to finally get your business plan written and implemented?
Do you want a system which assures that your plans and goals created at the beginning will be implemented and achieved? End the frustration around getting the results you want.
Learn how simple it really be can; by keeping your plans clear & concise – which improves execution and drives results. This system gives you one simple place to manage, implement key initiatives, and achieve so much more predictable results across your entire organization.
And as a NAWBO member, you are entitled to a 20% discount on The One Page Business Plan and a 10% discount on coaching and implementation fees.
“Implementing the One Page Business Plan has changed my business tremendously. I have a clear concise plan, easy to update and scale the business as the business grows, and a clear visual of my business strengths and weaknesses. For Rove it’s been a game changer.” Jackie Lennert, owner of Rove Boutiques & Gifts
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In 2001, Michele Schina transitioned from Senior Manager of Audit at a global accounting firm to founder of the only 100% woman-owned Certified Public Accounting firm in Philadelphia, providing consulting, tax and accounting services. She is a licensed CPA in Pennsylvania. Michele has expanded her entrepreneurial footprint, becoming co-owner of BBDS, Inc. a business development firm for technology services. She is also co-owner of the strategic consulting and leadership development firm, Beyond Strategy Partners. Michele dedicates her professional life to strategic and financial literacy and education.

Meggan L. Ciaccia, CPA, is the owner of Ciaccia, CPA. With almost 20 years of diversified accounting experience, Meggan enjoys the variety of work she does and loves working with so many different clients. She especially loves helping her clients reach their business and personal financial goals. She is a licensed CPA in New Jersey and is a CGMA, Chartered Global Management Accountant. Ciaccia CPA is a certified women-owned business. Meggan partnered with two other women in 2021 to form Beyond Strategy Partners, a consulting firm, focusing on strategic growth.

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NAWBO August: Morning Mingle with our Elected Officials
2022-08-05 08:00 - 09:30 | Hyatt Place Buffalo Amherst, 5020 Main St, Amherst, NY, 14226
NAWBO Buffalo-Niagara takes to heart the advocacy principles on which NAWBO was founded more than 45 years ago. The women business owners who comprise NAWBO Buffalo-Niagara will host an Advocacy Breakfast and welcome area elected officials in order to share experiences and learn how their initiatives are designed to support women business owners across New York State.

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NAWBO Annual Board Installation (TUESDAY)
2022-06-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Hyatt Place Buffalo Amherst, 5020 Main St, Amherst, NY, 14226
NAWBO annual June Installation! Watch our website and social posts for event details coming soon!

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NAWBO Apr Monthly Dinner Meeting: Women's Empowerment Fashion Show
2022-04-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Hyatt Place Buffalo Amherst, 5020 Main St, Amherst, NY, 14226
Guest Speakers: Jackie Lennert and Linda Crist
Join SheCAN! and NAWBO at their first collaborative gathering, “Spring Into Empowering Fashion,”; a combined motivational presentation, spring fashion show, and networking event designed to empower you. Put a little flair into your style and connect you with other women! Hear a message of empowerment from SheCAN! spokeswomen, Linda Crist and Amanda Alford, followed by a collaborative fashion show. Our models will show the latest fashions and accessories and walk you through the do’s and don’ts of empowered fashion while returning to work.
Ladies, power-dressing does not have to include button-down shirts, traditional skirts, slacks, or professional suit jackets to impact the workplace. You can dress to show the world your authentic feminine self and be fashionably professional.
The fashion show will follow a short dinner presentation, and we’ll finish up the evening with a quick, fun networking activity. Prepare to walk away with a spring in your step, a new connection or two, and renewed stylish fashion ideas!
Please contact info@nawbowny.org for ticket information.

NAWBO March Monthly Dinner Meeting: Fostering a Team Culture for the New Year
2022-03-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Aloft @ 500 Pearl St: Fuhrmann Room 4th floor, 500 Pearl St, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Freshen up your approach to fostering and supporting team culture in your professional environment. Learn what works and what does not. Get your questions answered. Come see nationally recognized speakers Megan O’Donnell Patton and Rene Petties-Jones. Our speakers are brought to you by Bank of America.

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Rene Petties-Jones is an experienced Director Of Community Engagement and Development with a demonstrated history of working in the fundraising industry managing all aspects of events. She is skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Community Building, Galas, Event Management, Volunteer Management, and is an experienced PR practitioner with an emphasis in brochure/flyer/marketing creation and community presentations. Rene is also the President of National Federation for Just Communities (NFJC) WNY, Inc.

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Megan O’Donnell Patton, who serves on NAWBO’s National Board, works with business owners to solve common business ailments and get organizations to a level of higher performance. She seeks to engage employees and re-create excitement in organizations. She understands leadership systems and how to cascade them throughout the organization. Her passion is for business owners, leaders, and executive directors to focus and thrive in their organization.

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NAWBO Feb Monthly Dinner Meeting (Virtual): Astrology and Insights to your health, wealth, and business in 2022
2022-02-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Guest Speaker: Cassandra Joan Butler
Cassandra Joan Butler has always been a seeker of truth, dedicated to help others. Her extraordinary background has bridged both worlds; the traditional and the mystical. She was blessed to have been born into a spiritual family where the tarot was done after dinner! Both grandmothers were healers and mystics, and Cassandra’s Mom identified her daughter’s gifts when she enrolled at the Calasanctius School for the Gifted and Talented. She received a most incredible education from the Calasanctius School; her major at the accelerated program was religion and mythology.
Cassandra attained her social work credentialing from Cornell University, and later received a Master’s degree from Syracuse University. The thread in her education was her studies in astrology and metaphysics. After studies in religion from McMasters University Cassandra eventually became a non-denominational minister from the Sanctuary of the Beloved. To round out her desire to heal Cassandra became a NYS licensed massage therapist thereby linking all three venues of healing for mind body and spirit.
When Cassandra began her astrological consulting work in 1987 she built upon her counseling training, and religious and mythological background. The results were immediate and overwhelming, as Cassandra was able to work full-time in her chosen field as an astrologer. Always a believer in continuous study, she attended the major astrological conferences, including the United Astrology Conference, and today now presents regularly at the SOTA (State of the Art in Astrology). She studied with the late great ‘Buzz Meyers’ and was inspired by him to offer monthly ‘New Moon’ classes since 1996 . She is a member of the major astrological organizations, AFAN (The Association for Astrological Networking), NCGR (National Council for Geocosmic Research), ISAR (ISAR | International Society for Astrological Research), and has a special interest in the Sabian Symbol applications.
Cassandra weaves all her tools and 30+ years experience when she works with a client. Her purpose is to offer healing words for self-awareness, and empowerment. Her natural intuition and logical training merges to offer incredible insight and awareness for others as a consultant and as a teacher.

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NAWBO Jan Monthly Dinner Meeting (Virtual): New Year New View Thinking Big!
2022-01-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
After careful consideration for the health and safety of our membership, it has been decided to move the January 12th dinner event to a virtual event.
Guest Speaker: Lindsey Zajac of Ahern, Murphy, & Associates.
Our focus will be getting 2022 off to a great start for our WNY businesswomen. The focus will be on dreaming big and setting long-term business goals. This will be an interactive presentation.
Lindsey A. Zajac is a principal with Ahern, Murphy & Associates, a leadership development firm serving Central and Western NY. In this role, Lindsey is able to leverage her passion for leadership development and coaching to help organizations develop and retain their employees while improving their overall performance. Prior to Ahern, Murphy & Associates, Lindsey had a fifteen-year, corporate Human Resources career in fast-paced organizations including PepsiCo, Eaton Corporation, Saab Sensis and Next Jump. Training and Development, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Recruiting, and Succession Planning are Lindsey’s areas of expertise. At PepsiCo, Lindsey was a Senior Human Resources Manager supporting the largest market in the country, Upstate NY.
As a mother of two small children, Lindsey understands how challenging it can be to excel at work and at home. She believes that career women today need a heightened level of support and resources to be successful both at work and at home. This inspired Lindsey to obtain an Advanced Coaching Certification from the Gaia Project for Women’s Leadership as well as an Executive Leadership Certificate from Cornell University so she can more effectively coach women in business. Lindsey graduated cum laude from Providence College where she earned a BA in Political Science and a Minor in Women’s Studies.
Currently, Lindsey serves on the Board of Journey’s End as well as the Board of the Buffalo Niagara Sales and Marketing Executives (BNSME). Lindsey serves as a facilitator for the Leader Exchange program through the Buffalo Niagara Partnership and as a facilitator of the Master Advisory group through the Women’s Business Center at Canisius College.
Event Schedule:
6:00 PM Chapter Announcements
6:30 PM Speaker Presentation
7:15 PM Networking
7:30 PM Meeting Adjourned
NOTE to NAWBO Members – to register, please email info@nawbowny.org

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NAWBO December Holiday Party
2021-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.
REGISTER HERE for the HAPPY HOUR!

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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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