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NAWBO Monthly Meeting: Strategic Decisions in Succession Planning
2021-04-14 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
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.
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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
– May 7 Best Practices to Protect 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
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
Register with NAWBO discount HERE: https://store.deannasingh.com/collections/featured-collection/products/how-to-be-an-ally-virtual-summit

Instant Replay! featuring Parkinson’s Boxing
2021-01-19 03:00 - 04:00 | Zoom
Members Only! If you missed our January monthly meeting on Jan 13, 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 featuring Jennifer Taggart, Parkinson’s Boxing
2021-01-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Jennifer Taggart, coach at Parkinson’s Boxing
Parkinson’s Boxing in Kenmore, New York is a recent development designed to relieve the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, especially those associated with balance and body movement. After all, a fighter needs the best balance possible.
Digital Power hour networking: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Program including speaker: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Members $10 | Guests $15

December 9 | NAWBO Holiday Celebration
2020-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
NAWBO Virtual Holiday Party!
We will feature a “Yankee Swap” – each participant brings a new/unused wrapped gift with a value of $20 and will get to pick another! We will also do a holiday card swap! Drop off a card with a favorite recipe, inspirational words or poem so share good cheer with a NAWBO sister! We will also be holding a non-perishable food drive, to be dropped off with Yankee Swap gifts.
Even though we will be celebrating the holiday season via ZOOM, we will set up a central location so you can drop off your gift, cards, and food donations prior to the online event.
It all starts on Saturday, December 5th! From 11 am to 1 pm, we will be in the back parking lot of Hyatt Place (5020 Main St, Amherst, NY 14226) for part one of our celebration! We invite you to participate in our Yankee Swap! Bring a wrapped gift with a value of $20 and swap it for another wrapped mystery gift! And bring a card with words of cheer, a favorite recipe, poem or inspirational words!
We will also be collecting non-perishable food at that time to donate to our neighbors in need.
Then, we will have a virtual holiday happy hour on Wednesday, December 9 from 6-7 pm when we can unwrap our gifts and enjoy each other’s company!

Instant Replay! Growing Your Business With Diversity and Inclusion
2020-11-12 03:00 - 04:00 | Zoom
Growing Your Business With Diversity and Inclusion- panel discussion
Members Only! If you missed our October monthly meeting on Oct 14, 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.
Please RSVP to info@nawbowny.org

Leadership Guide to Effective Conflict Management in the Workplace
2020-11-10 05:00 - 06:00 | Virtual
Free online event presented by Ahern, Murphy & Associates And Forseti Protection
Strong leaders are equipped with the skills necessary to model behavior and demonstrate best practices for conflict management.
Attendees will gain confidence and be better prepared to manage conflict in the Covid-19 era, both in person and virtually. Attendees will also learn how to prevent workplace violence through effective leadership, risk management and conflict management.
Key Learning Objectives:
1.Demonstrate the Importance of Strong Leadership to Mitigate and Resolve Conflict
2. Identify Signs of Workplace Violence
3. Connecting Warning Signs and Risk Factors
4. Manage, Document and Employ Conflict Resolution Strategies
5. Recap Industry Best Practices
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leadership-guide-to-effective-conflict-management-in-the-workplace-tickets-124107574095
