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News & Media Highlights


Stay up to date on the latest news from NAWBO Buffalo Niagara and our membership. Here you’ll find press releases, media coverage, and official announcements about our Chapter’s initiatives, events, and member achievements. We’re proud to share the stories that showcase the impact of women entrepreneurs across Western New York.

2405, 2017

Press Release: NAWBO Awards Three Scholarships to Local Female Business Owners

By |May 24th, 2017|

Press Release: NAWBO Awards Three Scholarships to Local Female Business Owners FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.  Buffalo, NY, May 22, 2017. Stressing the growing economic engine created by WNY’s women entrepreneurs, Lisa Coppola, Esq., president of the Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), together with NAWBO’s local board of directors, announces the winners of three scholarships [...]

705, 2017

The Buffalo News: Lisa Coppola is Helping Women-Owned Businesses Thrive

By |May 7th, 2017|

The Buffalo News: Lisa Coppola is Helping Women-Owned Businesses Thrive Lisa A. Coppola refers to the Buffalo Niagara chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners as a “best-kept secret.” Based on how the chapter’s membership has increased, word seems to be getting around. The local NAWBO chapter was named the fastest growing in the country last year, out [...]

1404, 2017

NAWBO awards two membership scholarships

By |April 14th, 2017|

NAWBO awards two membership scholarships Two New WNY Entrepreneurs Awarded Membership to WNY’s Premier Women’s Business Organization FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.  April 13, 2017 In keeping with its mission to support WNY’s women entrepreneurs, the Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) awarded scholarships for an annual memberships to two women-owned businesses this week. NAWBO chapters throughout [...]

1404, 2017

Innovative Speaker Series in the Heart of Buffalo’s West Side – April 17, 2017

By |April 14th, 2017|

Innovative Speaker Series in the Heart of Buffalo’s West Side – April 17, 2017 Do Not Let Poor Planning Cause You Unnecessary Fear in the Face of Retirement   Pay Yourself First: A Clear View to Retirement   WHAT:                 NAWBO Buffalo-Niagara (www.nawbowny.org)   WHEN:                 Monday, April 17, 2017, 5:30-6:30pm   WHERE:               West Side Bazaar, 25 Grant St., Buffalo, NY 14213 [...]

1204, 2017

NAWBO Buffalo Niagara Exceeds 100 Members!

By |April 12th, 2017|

NAWBO Buffalo Niagara Exceeds 100 Members! With a national presence and a flourishing local footprint, NAWBO Buffalo Niagara has grown to 101 members this week, marking the first time this regional woman-entrepreneur-focused organization has exceeded 100 members. Chapter President Lisa A. Coppola, Esq., an attorney and owner of The English Gardener, said “We are delighted to see the chapter’s profound growth [...]

1703, 2017

The Owning It Speaker Series: Entrepreneurship: Find Your VOICE, How the Power of Communication Paves the Way for Success

By |March 17th, 2017|

The Owning It Speaker Series: Entrepreneurship: Find Your VOICE, How the Power of Communication Paves the Way for Success Building YOUR Business in Buffalo   Some of the most influential women of WNY are stepping forward to help women and men of ALL backgrounds learn the skills to build a business in Buffalo!   WHAT:     Owning It Speaker Series at [...]

1303, 2017

Online Service for New York Entrepreneurs

By |March 13th, 2017|

Online Service for New York Entrepreneurs New York State just launched an online platform to ease the process for entrepreneurs interested in starting new ventures, and small business owners seeking to tap into business support programs and incentives to expand into new opportunities. New York Business Express is a user friendly one-stop-shop for all business related needs and access to resources [...]

1601, 2017

WBFO highlights NAWBO’s Joint Speaker Series with WEDI to Further Dialog with Entrepreneurs from Other Countries

By |January 16th, 2017|

WBFO highlights NAWBO’s Joint Speaker Series with WEDI to Further Dialog with Entrepreneurs from Other Countries By AMANDA SNYDER, WBFO West Side Bazaar on Grant Street. CREDIT WBFO FILE PHOTO If you’ve ever launched a business or struggled to grow a new enterprise, you likely encountered numerous challenges. From grappling with legal and insurance issues, to mastering social media [...]

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