Speaker: 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 [...]

Speakers: 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 [...]

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 Event Sponsor

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

    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 [...]

SPEAKERS: Roxanne Sorensen Owner, Elder Care Solutions of WNY, LLC   Elizabeth Ingold, Esq. Owner, Ingold Gold  

As part of our Spring Membership Drive, we are hosting a Membership Happy Hour. The event is designed to encourage you to attend with guests who may want to join NAWBO. Wine, soda, and finger foods will be served. Cost: $10 for members and guests attend for free. For each guest invited by a member, that member will receive two complimentary sheets of tickets for the Each One Reach One basket auction! See you there!

Join us for Each One Reach One: a fabulous, one-of-a-kind networking mega mixer, presented by NAWBO Buffalo Niagara and sponsored by Bank of America. Enjoy a progressive dinner, changing tables after each course; networking with a new group of individuals each time, with a facilitator at each table. Make new connections and meet our Sponsors and Vendors at the Network Power Hour from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Basket auction to support the NAWBO Buffalo Niagara's Scholarship Program. You can pre-purchase your Scholarship basket auction tickets with your registration. Your pre-purchased tickets will be waiting for you at the registration table. Interested in Sponsorship? Contact [...]

    4:30 - 6:00 pm: Celebratory Cocktail Party in the Courtyard honoring Lisa Coppola, Chair of the NAWBO National Board of Directors, and Sherrie Barr Mack, Chair of the NAWBO Presidents Assembly Steering Committee. 6:00 - 8:00 pm: Dinner & Installation of NAWBO Buffalo Niagara President, Laura Zimberg, Officers and Board of Directors. Pricing: $25 for cocktail reception; $40 for installation dinner; $65 for both (same pricing for members and guests) Sponsor option: $200 includes event ticket, name recognition on the program card, recognition at the event, signage at the event with all sponsors included, and social media posts For [...]

The NAWBO Buffalo Niagara chapter honors the bipartisan advocacy principles on which NAWBO was founded almost 50 years ago. Our chapter is hosting a Q&A and welcoming area elected officials to share their legislative agenda and how their initiatives are designed to support women business owners across Western New York. REGISTRATION is required but there is no cost for this event.  Space is limited. Sponsored by The Coppola Firm and The MackBarr Group             Event Information: Date and time: July 19, 2023, 5 pm - 7 pm Location: Northland Workforce Training Center [Community Room 126] Address: [...]

              WHERE:      Buffalo Riverworks, 359 Ganson Street, Buffalo NY 14203 WHEN:       Thursday, August 24 at 5:30 P.M. You pay for your own food and drink. You can RSVP to Patti Mancabelli at Patricia@MancabelliLaw.com. Or just show up!

    Sponsored by:             Relationships are the foundation of NAWBO. We listened to our members who asked for more opportunities to get to know one another better. In September, our dinner meeting will be an “expedited networking” event, a lively business version of speed dating, but just a little slower and more intentional. You’ll spend ten minutes with up to five attendees. Grow your network of business contacts quickly and effectively Meet more people in a short amount of time Possibly find referral partners and open up to new opportunities Make connections in a fun and focused [...]

WHO (Your Host): Laura Zimberg WHERE: Sto Lat Bar, on the South side of Eastern Hills Mall – 4475 Transit Road WHEN: Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm You pay for your own meal.   For additional information, email info@nawbowny.org

  WHO (Your Host): Patti Mancabelli WHAT: Choose a flight of four wines and a food pairing item WHERE: Pellicano Vineyard, 6736 Boston State Rd, Hamburg WHEN: Friday, September 29, 2023 | 6 to 9 pm COST:  $25, paid in advance For additional information, email info@nawbowny.org. Register today!      

Jessica J. Schimert, M.B.A., M.S. Strategic thinking is a critical responsibility for business owners to ensure growth and competitive advantage. Unfortunately, it can take a back seat to the day-to-day activities and fires. Strategic thinking does not need to be a daunting task. With a simple framework, a little time, and some discipline, you can balance the need for short-term business activities and long-term strategic initiatives to move your business forward. This one-hour session will introduce you to a strategic thinking framework and tools for managing your time and holding yourself accountable. Jessica, owner of Jessica J. Schimert Consulting, LLC, is [...]