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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.
The Owning It Speaker Series
The Owning It Speaker Series NAWBO Buffalo Niagara and The Westminster Economic Development Initiative, Inc. have partnered on a speaker series on business development. “NAWBO’s overarching goal with this Series is to share the wealth of information and experiences of our women entrepreneurs. We believe collaborating and partnering with Buffalo’s emerging entrepreneurial community makes everyone stronger,” said Lisa A. Coppola, [...]
#OwningIt, Nancy Rizzo
#OwningIt, Nancy Rizzo Business: Nancy Rizzo Life & Mindset Navigation Coach Founder: Nancy Rizzo Industry: Life Coaching Nancy Rizzo is a Certified Life & Mindset Navigation™ Coach with trademarked systems that have created life-changing results for her clients over the past nine years. They answer the important question “How?” How do we successfully navigate and overcome personal and professional challenges that “anchor” us? [...]
NAWBO Calls On Both Presidential Candidates to Host Small Business Conference
NAWBO Calls On Both Presidential Candidates to Host Small Business Conference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. October 24, 2016. The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is calling for a White House Conference on Small Business in 2017. NAWBO wrote to both major party presidential candidates requesting they host a Conference when elected. The letter was signed by 14 former NAWBO National [...]
#OwningIt, Lynne Bona
#OwningIt, Lynne Bona Business: Mallare Enterprises, Inc. & Clean Sweep Industries of WNY, LLC (CSI) Founder: JoAnne Mallare (Mallare Enterprises, Inc.) & Michael, Jimmy, Jim, & Tom Mallare & Lynne Bona (CSI) Industry: Trucking/Transportation & Street and Parking Lot Sweeping Lynne’s mother started the company in 1994 after raising 5 kids (4 boys and Lynne). Lynne’s father and brothers all worked in the [...]
Women Business Owners Grab the Lt. Governor’s Ear
Women Business Owners Grab the Lt. Governor’s Ear BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) – Business women from across Western New York took part in a summit with Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul in Downtown Buffalo. Hochul spoke with members of both the Amherst Chamber of Commerce and NAWBO Buffalo-Niagara for almost 90 minutes about the strides women have made in the world of [...]
#OwningIt, Zandra Cunningham
#OwningIt, Zandra Cunningham Business: Zandra Founder: Zandra Cunningham Industry: Skin Care Products Zandra Cunningham is a 16 year old entrepreneur. Zandra’s fascination with entrepreneurship began when she was 9 years old; inspired by a simple “no” from her dad. She joined the Kids Biz Small Business Development Center program at Buffalo State College just shy of her 10th birthday. Zandra is the youngest [...]
#OwningIt, Michele Chapuis
#OwningIt, Michele Chapuis Business: Europe Your Own Way Founder: Michele Chapuis Industry: Travel Michele is the proud founder of Europe Your Own Way, organizing trips for clients and leading group tours in France, Italy and Switzerland. She speaks French and Italian (and some Spanish). However, she’s the first to admit that it’s not because they were easy for her to learn or because [...]
#OwningIt, Paula D’Amico
#OwningIt, Paula D’Amico Business: Blessings By Nature Founder: Paula D’Amico Industry: Natural, Herbal Creations Paula D’Amico is on a mission to inspire and energize while delivering hope, healing, and success into people’s lives. She is a Wife, Mother, TV-Producer, Speaker, Teacher, owner/creator of Blessings by Nature® and the current President of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce-Downtown Buffalo Chapter. Besides a rich background in [...]