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Events
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Rove Open Shopping Event!
Rove 5596 Main St., Williamsville, NY, United StatesWe're heading to one of our very own members' store Rove Boutique and Gifts on Main St. in Williamsville to hang out with one of our Past-Presidents Jackie Lennert and her business partner, Karla Lascu. 20% discount on clothes, jewelry, bags. You'll have the chance to make a Self Care [...]
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Each One Reach One 2025
Classics V Banquet & Conference 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, New York, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
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NAWBO Mastermind – June 2025
ZoomFor Members only on the third Tuesday of each month, 12 PM – 1 PM. Facilitated by Lynn Tranchell. What is a mastermind? Some people call it a hot seat. It’s a group setting where you ask a question, and everyone else tells you what comes to their mind in [...]
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Upstate MWBE Roundtable
Frank E Merriweather Jr Library 1324 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY, United StatesJoin NYS Senator James Sanders Jr., widely recognized as the “Father of MWBE,” for an exclusive Upstate MWBE Roundtable discussion! As Chair of the Select Majority Task Force on Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, Senator Sanders is leading a critical dialogue aimed at strengthening opportunities and fostering connections across New [...]
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September Dinner Meeting: Building Your Brand
Chef's Restaurant 291 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY, United StatesBuilding Your Brand Program Overview: Strategic Storytelling: Crafting Your Business Narrative & Personal Branding for Business Leaders Your story is your strategy. In today’s competitive marketplace, the most successful business leaders aren’t just those with great products or services—they’re the ones who can authentically communicate their value, vision, and unique [...]
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October Dinner Meeting: Fall in Love with Your Finances
Chef's Restaurant 291 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY, United StatesFall in Love with Your Finances: Breaking Barriers: Aligning Passion and Purpose for Economic Growth Ready to rewrite your money story? Join us as we explore how financial empowerment fuels business success. Your relationship with money shapes the future of your business. For women entrepreneurs, financial empowerment isn’t just about [...]
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NextGen Speed Networking
Wingnutz Bar & Grill 1402 Millersport Hwy, Williamsville, NY, United StatesJoin 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 connect with other young adults and local women business owners while advancing your career. Date & Time: Thursday, October 16, 2025 • 5:00–7:00 PMLocation: [...]
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Meet & Greet With Elected Officials
The Coppola Firm 4033 Maple Rd Suite 100, Amherst, United StatesThe NAWBO Buffalo Niagara Advocacy Committee is excited to host a special Meet & Greet with our local elected representatives. This event is a wonderful opportunity for our members to connect directly with decision-makers who influence our business community. Thanks to the generosity of Lisa Coppola, this event will take [...]
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November Dinner Meeting: Leading Through Negotiation
Chef's Restaurant 291 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY, United StatesLeading Through Negotiation: How Women Leverage Influence to Drive Business Success How women business leaders use negotiation as a core leadership competency to build influence, create strategic partnerships, and drive organizational success while developing other women in the process. Current Events to Highlight: Year-End Contract Renewals - Strategic timing for [...]
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Holiday Fundraiser and Celebration
Rizotto Italian Restaurant 930 Maple Rd., Williamsville, NY, United States🎄 Holiday Celebration & Fundraiser 🎄 Hosted by the American Business Women’s Association WNY Chapter, the Buffalo Niagara Chapter of NYS Women, Inc., and NAWBO Buffalo Niagara Join us for an evening of celebration, connection, and community spirit! This festive event is the perfect opportunity to bring a friend and [...]
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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. [...]
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.