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Events
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January Dinner Meeting: Accessing Capital
Chef's Restaurant 291 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY, United StatesProgram 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 [...]
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February Dinner Meeting: Economic Influence & Power
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 [...]
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NextGen Speed Networking
Wingnutz Bar & Grill 1402 Millersport Hwy, Williamsville, NY, United StatesDescription: 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 [...]
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March Dinner Meeting: Market Positioning: Visibility, Connections, and Growth.
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. 🎤 Featured Speaker: Norma Jean Nowak, Ph.D., is recognized as a leader in the [...]
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Networking: Coffee & Conversation – April
HANSA Workspace 505 Ellicott St,, Buffalo, NY, United StatesStart 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. Hosted by the Buffalo/Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Coffee [...]
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April Dinner Meeting: Social Entrepreneurship & Responsibility – Community Impact: Profit and Purpose.
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 [...]
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Advocacy Day in Albany, NY
New York State Capitol State Street and Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesJoin NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara for Albany Advocacy Day. Connect with women business owners, engage elected officials, and make your voice heard on policies impacting women entrepreneurs.
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Community Connections – Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Community Connections brings professional women together for a Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring networking, shared experiences, raffles, and giveaways.
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Networking: Coffee & Conversation – May
HANSA Workspace 505 Ellicott St,, Buffalo, NY, United StatesHosted by NAWBO at the HANSA Workspace: Join us for free Networking, Coffee & Conversation! Open to everyone, no membership required. Connect with women business owners, share experiences, build relationships, and strengthen community.
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The Business Connection Exchange!
Buffalo Riverworks 359 Ganson St.,, Buffalo, NY, United StatesMark 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. 🕖: 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. [...]
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Each One Reach One 2026
Kotecki's Grandview Grove 4685 Seneca St., West Seneca, NY, United StatesJoin us for Each One Reach One: a fabulous, one-of-a-kind networking mega mixer, presented by NAWBO Buffalo Niagara. Purchase Tickets Here Enjoy 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 [...]
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Networking: Coffee & Conversation – June
HANSA Workspace 505 Ellicott St,, Buffalo, NY, United StatesHosted by NAWBO at the HANSA Workspace: Join us for free Networking, Coffee & Conversation! Open to everyone, no membership required. Connect with women business owners, share experiences, build relationships, and strengthen community.
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June Dinner Meeting: Board Installation
Klocks Grove 1245 Seneca Creek Road, West Seneca, NY, United StatesProgram 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. 📅 Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 ⏰ Time: [...]
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Networking: Coffee & Conversation – August
HANSA Workspace 505 Ellicott St,, Buffalo, NY, United StatesHosted by NAWBO at the HANSA Workspace: Join us for free Networking, Coffee & Conversation! Open to everyone, no membership required. Connect with women business owners, share experiences, build relationships, and strengthen community.
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Networking: Coffee & Conversation – September
HANSA Workspace 505 Ellicott St,, Buffalo, NY, United StatesHosted by NAWBO at the HANSA Workspace: Join us for free Networking, Coffee & Conversation! Open to everyone, no membership required. Connect with women business owners, share experiences, build relationships, and strengthen community.
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Dinner Meeting | September 2026 – AI Basics for Business Efficiency
Chef's Restaurant 291 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY, United StatesHosted by NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara, this dinner meeting features Celine Krzan discussing practical AI applications to improve business efficiency and operations.
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Lunch & Learn: Q&A with Celine Krzan focused AI Basics for Business Efficiency
ZoomHosted by NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara, this virtual Lunch & Learn features Celine Krzan exploring practical AI strategies for business efficiency.
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Networking: Coffee & Conversation – October
HANSA Workspace 505 Ellicott St,, Buffalo, NY, United StatesHosted by NAWBO at the HANSA Workspace: Join us for free Networking, Coffee & Conversation! Open to everyone, no membership required. Connect with women business owners, share experiences, build relationships, and strengthen community.
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Executive Women AI Workshop
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 [...]
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A Women’s Business Center Event: Pumkin Patch Networking event
Hosted by Canisius Women’s Business Center (WBC), this Pumpkin Patch Networking Event brings women entrepreneurs together for seasonal connections and networking.
More Ways to Connect. More Reasons to Belong.
Our events are just one way to connect, learn, and build meaningful relationships. Whether you’re attending a NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara gathering or exploring opportunities hosted by our members and community partners, there’s always something happening across WHY. Here’s what distinguishes our Chapter Events from Community Events.
Chapter Events are organized and hosted by NAWBO – Buffalo/Niagara. These include monthly dinner meetings, held on the second Wednesday of each month, September through June, along with workshops, networking gatherings, and special events.
Community Events are hosted by our members, partners, and other organizations throughout WNY. These include educational programs, networking opportunities, fundraisers, and other events that support women business owners and our broader business community.