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  • January Dinner Meeting: Accessing Capital

    Chef's Restaurant 291 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY, United States

    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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • NextGen Speed Networking

    Wingnutz Bar & Grill 1402 Millersport Hwy, Williamsville, NY, United States

    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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Networking: Coffee & Conversation – April

    HANSA Workspace 505 Ellicott St,, Buffalo, NY, United States

    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. Hosted by the Buffalo/Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Coffee [...]

  • Advocacy Day in Albany, NY

    New York State Capitol State Street and Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, United States

    Join 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.

  • Networking: Coffee & Conversation – May

    HANSA Workspace 505 Ellicott St,, Buffalo, NY, United States

    Hosted 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.

  • The Business Connection Exchange!

    Buffalo Riverworks 359 Ganson St.,, Buffalo, NY, United States

    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. 🕖: 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. [...]

  • Each One Reach One 2026

    Kotecki's Grandview Grove 4685 Seneca St., West Seneca, NY, United States

    Join 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 [...]

  • Networking: Coffee & Conversation – June

    HANSA Workspace 505 Ellicott St,, Buffalo, NY, United States

    Hosted 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.

  • June Dinner Meeting: Board Installation

    Klocks Grove 1245 Seneca Creek Road, West Seneca, NY, United States

    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. 📅 Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 ⏰ Time: [...]

  • Networking: Coffee & Conversation – August

    HANSA Workspace 505 Ellicott St,, Buffalo, NY, United States

    Hosted 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.

  • Networking: Coffee & Conversation – September

    HANSA Workspace 505 Ellicott St,, Buffalo, NY, United States

    Hosted 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.

  • Networking: Coffee & Conversation – October

    HANSA Workspace 505 Ellicott St,, Buffalo, NY, United States

    Hosted 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.

  • 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 [...]

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.

NAWBO Buffalo Niagara
P.O. Box 1165
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 647-7700

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) – Buffalo Niagara Chapter, a registered 501(c)(6) organization, has been empowering women business owners since 1994.

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