Business calendar
The Business Calendar runs each Sunday in the Business section. Notices of meetings, seminars and workshops of interest to the Buffalo-area business community should be sent to the Business News Desk of The News, Box 100, Buffalo, NY 14240; faxed to 849-4587; or e-mailed to fin@buffnews.com by the preceding Thursday.
Monday
Business groups
• The Buffalo State College Restaurant Institute, overview of the upcoming 2010 Restaurant Institute, 9 a. m., Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, Second Floor meeting room, Lafayette Square. Information, call Susan McCartney, 878-4030.
• Fidelis Care, Health Insurance Open House, noon to 5 p. m., SweetHome Family Support Center, 1901 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. AFidelis Care representative will be available to answer questions and helpeligible residents apply for free or low-cost coverage through New YorkState’s Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, and Medicaid Managed Careprograms. Bring proof of age, income, and address. Information, call Melissa Lee, 564-3630 Ext. 22507, or Anne Nowak, 250-1229. Representatives from the Food For All Program of Erie County will also be on site to take Food Stamp Program applications. Bringproof of identification, income, rent receipts or mortgage statements, heating bills, any child support or child care payments, and SocialSecurity cards for all household members. Information, call the Food ForAll Program of Erie County, 882-7705.
• The Buffalo Executives Association, Business Visitation meeting, 4 to 6 p. m., Flowers by Johnny, 2803 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Information, call Cheryl Samilio Meyer, 852-6916 or visit: info@BuffaloEA.com.
Seminars and classes
• Cornell Cooperative Extension, business plan workshop for agricultural business owners, 7 to 9:30 p. m., Mondays through Dec. 7, Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Erie County, 21 South Grove St., East Aurora. Also, offered at Wyoming, Cattaraugus, Allegany and Chautauqua county sites. Cost, $100, includes “Building a Sustainable Business” Guide. Required preregistration, contact Sharon Bachman in Erie County, 652-5400, Ext. 150 or sin2@cornell.edu; Joan Petzen in Wyoming County, 585-786-2251 or jsp10@cornell.edu; Lynn Bliven in Catt.-Allegany County, 585-268-7644, Ext. 18 or lao3@cornell.edu; or Virginia Carlberg in Chautauqua County, 664-9502 Ext. 202 or vec22@cornell.edu.
Tuesday
Professional groups
• The Buffalo Section of the National Association of Purchasing Management, premeeting forum, “MRO Management and MRO Cost Control System,” presented by DiVal Safety, 4:30
p. m., free; networking and dinner meeting, 5:55 p. m., Romanello’s Restaurant South, 5793 South Park Ave., Hamburg. Registration, 4:55 p. m. Panel presentation: “Negotiations November,” Dale Lesinski, DiVal Safety Equipment; Arthur D. Aramino, First Niagara Bank; and Ron Garvey, ABF Freight Systems. Cost: $25, members and guests; $15, full-time students. Reservations, call Nancy Boyd Haley, 648-0972; fax: 646-1599, or e-mail:napmbflo@roadrunner.com . • The Buffalo Chapter of Project Management Institute, dinner meeting, 5 to 8 p. m., Lucarelli’s Banquet Center, 1830 Abbott Road, Lackawanna. Program: “Leadership Lessons of the World’s Most Successful Executives,” presented by David Wanetick, Incre-Mental Advantage, Princeton, N. J. Cost: $15, members; $35, nonmembers. Eligible for 1.5 professional development units. Registration, visit: www.pmibuffalo.org.
Business groups
• BNI Executive Marketing Team, breakfast meeting, 6:45 to 8:30 a. m., Millennium Hotel and Resort, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Program: “Strategies for Turbulent Times,” presented by Rocco Capobianco, Met-Life Resources. Information, call Debra Chase, 662-6166 or visit: www.bniemt.com.
• Pro-Net Professional Networking Group, 8:30 a. m., today and Thursday, Amherst Chamber of Commerce, 350 Essjay Road, Suite 200, Williamsville. Free to chamber members and prospective members. Call Loretta Kaminsky, 632-6905.
• The Employee Relations Association of WNY, monthly networking meeting, 5:30 p. m., Eagle House Restaurant, 5578 Main St., Williamsville. Program: Health Care Reform Presentation and Q&A with guest speaker. Information, visit: www.eraofwny.org.
Seminars and classes
• Westminster Economic Development Initiative, business mentoring program, 4 to 6 p. m., 271 Grant St. (former library). Free advice to entrepreneurs and small-business owners located on the West Side of Buffalo. Information, call Bonnie Smith, 870-6843 or e-mailbsmith@wedibuffalo.org .
• The Peoples Law School, Strategies for Saving a Home From Foreclosure and Challenging Tax Assessments seminar, 6 to 9 p. m, Distance Learning Centers at Dunkirk High School, Dunkirk; Jamestown High School, Jamestown; Chautauqua Lake Central School, Mayville, and BOCES center, Olean. Presenters: Arthur N. Bailey, Esq; Jeffry G. Passafaro, Esq.; and Peter A. Pillittieri, Esq. Free to participants who preregister. Required preregistration, call Sally Horton, Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Adult&Community Education division, (800) 228-1184 Ext. 4060, or call 484-1010, Jamestown and Mayville sites; 679-0404, Dunkirk Site; and 373-1600, Olean site.
Wednesday
Business groups
• The Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce, A. M. Attitude Adjustment, networking group meeting, 8 to 9 a. m., Lucky’s Family Restaurant, 3400 Transit Road, West Seneca. Information, call the Chamber, 681-9755.
• Friends of the Buffalo Place Inc. Board of Directors meeting, 8 to 9 a. m., Buffalo Place Conference Room, 671 Main St.
• The Parachute Group, a networking group for individuals who are in career/ job transition, 10 a. m., Harlem Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst. Information, call 276-1117 or e-mailparachutegroup@msn.com .
• Buffalo Niagara Chapter of NAWBO, the National Association of Women Business owners, networking dinner meeting, 5:30 p. m., Sean Patrick’s Restaurant, 3480 Millersport Highway, Getzville. Program: “When Your Life Is a Business, Then Your Business Is Just Another Part of Life,” presented by Amy Remmele, author and owner, Peak of Success. Cost: $30, members; $35, guests. Reservations, visit: www.nawbowny.org or e-mail:onawbowny@gmail.com,
with “NAWBO Dinner Reservation” in the subject line.
• WNY Linux User Group, 6:30 to 9 p. m., The PCA Group, 455 Cayuga “ Road, Suite 200. Information and registration, visit: www.wnylug.org.
Seminars and classes
• The Women’s Business Center at Canisius College, free information counseling session for current and potential small-business owners, presented by staff from the state Small Business Development Center, the WBC and members of the Service Corps of Retired Executives, noon to 1 p. m., Demerly Hall, Canisius College, 2365 Main St. Information or required registration, call 888-8280 or visit www.canisius.edu/wbc.
Thursday
Professional groups
• The Buffalo Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, breakfast meeting, 8 to 9:30 a. m., Garden Place Hotel, 6615 Transit Road, Williamsville. Program: Current Update on the Estate Tax Law, presented by Holly Beecher, Esq. Required reservations, call, 860-5478 or visit: buffalochaptersfsp@buffalofinancialpro.org.
• NACM Upstate New York, Roundtable Discussion Series, 9 to 10:30 a. m., The Original Pancake House, 2075 Niagara Falls Blvd. Amherst. Program: Dispute Resolution, presented by Bonnie Bonavito, Try It Distributors. Cost: $25, members; $50, nonmembers. Information, visit www.nacmupstateny.org.
Business groups
• The Western New York Business Networking Group for Sales Professionals, 7:45 a. m., Comfort Inn, 1 Flint Road, Amherst. Call 553-8883.
• Buffalo Niagara Sales and Marketing Executives, luncheon seminar, 11:30 a. m., Millennium Hotel and Resort, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Speaker: Rick Dean, president, R. W. Dean and Associates. Cost: $25, nonmembers; $15, members and students. Registration, call 662-2279 or visit: www.bnsme.org.
• Working for Downtown, Thursday in the City, 5:30 to 8 p. m., Stillwater, 481 Delaware Ave. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Information, visit: workingfordowntown.org.
Seminars and classes
• NAPM, The Buffalo National Association of Purchasing Management, 14th annual Facilities Management and Maintenance Expo, 11 a. m. to 6 p. m., Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew. The event features products and services for maintaining and operating buildings and facilities. Free admission. Free seminars during show hours covering topics: Selecting a CMMS;Stormwater Management;
Concrete Leveling or Replacement-What is the best option for yourfacility?; Hand&Power Tool Safety; Reducing Owning&Operating Expenses of your Facility;and Web Based Work Orders&Preventative Maintenance. Information and registration, visit: www.fmexpo.net or call Nancy Boyd Haley, 648-0972.
• HomeFront Inc., Financial Fitness workshops, 5:30 to 8:30 p. m., 560 Delaware Ave. Information, call 856-2952 or visit: www.homefrontbflo.org.
Friday
Business groups
• Buffalo/Niagara ExecuNet, networking meeting, 8:30 to 11 a. m., Curly’s Grill and Banquet Center, 647 Ridge Road, Lackawanna. Program:
Schnorr, president, Training Insights. Cost: $15, advance; $20, door. Information or registration, call Beth Stefani, 649-0094; e-mail: Info@Inspire-Careers.com ,
or visit: www.ExecuNet.com.
Nov. 16
Business groups
• The Northtown Chapter 439 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees, annual Health Fair, 1:30 p. m., Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst. Information, call 773-7548.
Nov. 17
Professional groups
• Construction Financial Management Association, CFMA, monthly breakfast meeting, 7:30 to 9 a. m., Holiday Inn—Amherst, 1881 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. Speaker: Brian Sampson, executive director, Unshackle Upstate. Cost: $25, members; $32, nonmembers. Information, call Bernie Clark, 854-3400.
Seminars and classes
• SCORE, the U. S. Small Business Administration and the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, “Starting and Managing Your Business” seminar, 8:30 a. m. to 4 p. m., Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, Lafayette Square. Cost, $30. Required reservations, 551-4301, Ext. 0 or visit: www.scorebuffalo.org.
Nov. 18
Professional groups
• Greater Buffalo Building Owners and Managers Association, luncheon meeting, 11:30 a. m. to 1 p. m., Protocol Restaurant, 6766 Transit Rd., Cheektowaga. Program: 2010-2011 Education Programs with guest speaker Don Erb, University at Buffalo and Kimberley Muncie, BOMA Education Committee Chair. Information, call Jennifer Aiple, 856-3801.
Business groups
• Buffalo Jaycees, general membership meeting, 6 p. m., The Hamlin House Ballroom, 432 Frankling St. Speaker: Christ Collins, Erie County executive.
Seminars and classes
• Western New York Venture Association, annual Angel Education Workshop, “Angel Investing in Western New York, 7:45 to noon, The Saturn Club, 977 Delaware Ave. Information and registration, visit: www.insyteconsulting.com.
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