SPEAKERS: Roxanne Sorensen Owner, Elder Care Solutions of WNY, LLC Elizabeth Ingold, Esq. Owner, Ingold Gold
POSTPONED TILL FURTHER NOTICE NAWBO will be hosting a Next Gen version of our popular Each One Reach One mega-mixer networking event for students and emerging entrepreneurs. Attendees must be 15 - 30 years old; in business attire Cost: $25 for students and emerging entrepreneurs $40 NAWBO members Sponsorship Options: $100 sponsor – includes half-page program ad $200 sponsor – includes full-page program ad $500 Presenting sponsor - includes back cover program ad Interested in Sponsorship? Contact info@nawbowny.org for more information. Maximum attendees: 70; on a first-come-registered basis then a waiting list. 5 pm to 6 pm - [...]
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 [...]
This year’s Advocacy Days will focus on 4 core policy areas. You can learn more about these policy areas by visiting the ADVOCACY DAYS POLICY AGENDA PAGE Addressing the Needs of the "Microbusiness" and Encouraging Emerging Entrepreneurs Hiring Squeeze Implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act: Broadband Expansion Accessing Capital through Increased Financial Literacy Education For more details and to register, please click the link below. https://www.nawbo.org/events-channel/2023-advocacy-days
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 [...]