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Instant Replay! Opportunities and Benefits of M/WBE Certification

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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Fighting for our Vote presented by LWVBN

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. [...]

NAWBO Meeting featuring Dr. Denise Riley, Balance Wellness Center

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). [...]

NAWBO Diversity & Inclusion Task Force First Fridays Speaker Series: Funding Your Business

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 [...]

NAWBO Meeting – Power of No: Reclaiming Your Time and Energy

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 [...]

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Instant Replay! Power of No: Reclaiming Your Time and Energy

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. Please join us!

$5

NAWBO Diversity & Inclusion Task Force First Fridays Speaker Series: Public Relations for Your Business

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 [...]

WBC Contracting Series – Interactive Virtual Training

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 Monthly Meeting: Strategic Decisions in Succession Planning

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, [...]

ABWA WNY April Professional Development

Zoom

featuring Daniela Wolfe, Owner of Best D Life with Daniela - Helping You Find the Bliss in Your Busy! How do you have it all? Do it all? (and still stay sane?). Do you struggle with the work/life balance? Curious on how to incorporate self care in your day? Join us on Wednesday April 21st for our monthly professional development meeting with special guest speaker, Daniela Wolfe, Owner of Best D Life with Daniela - Helping You Find the Bliss in Your Busy! Daniela will share with us what it means to incorporate Self-care into your day and how to find [...]

NAWBO First Fridays Speaker Series: Best Practices to Protect Your Business

Zoom

First Fridays Speaker Series: Best Practices to Protect Your Business Join us for a roundtable discussion on how to mitigate risk in your business.  The roundtable will focus on how to protect your business and what risk factors to look out for, including complying with NYS and federal laws about business formation, employees and independent contractors, continuing COVID-19 risks and compliance, and garden-variety risks inherent in any contract you sign and any location where you do business. What's the best way to reduce - or possibly even eliminate - these risks? We'll show you what to do!   Lisa Coppola Managing [...]

Key4Women® Virtual Event: Fraud Awareness – Tips & Best Practices

Key4Women is hosting a virtual event on May 12, 2021 for their members and is extending the event invite to our Key Women’s Network KBING members and women in business in our community. Fraud Awareness: Tips & Best Practices Key4Women® Virtual Event Wednesday, May 12, 2021 12:00—1:00 p.m. ET Join us to discuss the latest in fraud threats and how to protect yourself at home and in the office with best practices shared from industry experts. Learn about the current fraud scams and how they are executed Practical tips on how to protect your business from cybercriminals Learn how to protect your [...]

NAWBO Monthly Meeting: Mega Mixer

JOIN US ON MAY 12, 2021 FOR OUR MAY MEGA MIXER! NAWBO Mega Mixer Spring usually means something wonderful for NAWBO members – Each One Reach One! In fact, our 2020 EORO occurred in 2020 right before New York State entered the COVID 19 Pandemic Pause. We all remember what a great event that was and what a wonderful time was had by all. Unfortunately, due to New York State regulations, we are unable to hold this event this year. But wait! Our May Mega Mixer is the 2021 version. Participants will change rooms three times, getting opportunities to mix, mingle, [...]

US Census Bureau: Census Business Builder for Small Business Retailers and Service Establishments

Virtual

Census Business Builder for Small Business Retailers and Service Establishments Learn how to access statistics on the socioeconomic, housing and demographic characteristics of customers in your market and business data using the Census Business Builder - a suite of easy-to-access services that provide selected demographic and economic data. Virtual program REGISTER HERE Learn about additional programs offered by the US Census Bureau in their 2021 Data Summit Series Catalog HERE

US Census Bureau: Census Data for Philanthropic and Non-Profit Organizations

Virtual

Census Data for Philanthropic and Non-Profit Organizations This summit will prepare nonprofit professionals to use Census Bureau statistics to tell engaging, relevant stories about their community’s evolving needs. This summit will feature data from decennial censuses, the annual American Community Survey, the intercensal Population Estimates program, and the Census Bureau’s business programs. Virtual program REGISTER HERE Learn about additional programs offered by the US Census Bureau in their 2021 Data Summit Series Catalog HERE

SOLD OUT! NAWBO Annual Installation Dinner

Barrel Factory 65 Vandalia St, Buffalo, NY, United States

NAWBO Buffalo Niagara Annual Installation of the Board and Officers We are excited to welcome back our NAWBO sisters and friends of NAWBO for our Annual Installation Dinner at the Barrel Factory!  Please join us as we celebrate our accomplishments of this past year led by 2020-2021 president Paula D'Amico and our Board of Directors.  We will also install and welcome our new Board and incoming president, Andrea Schillaci.                         Paula D'Amico                                 Andrea Schillaci Blessings [...]

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