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 Monday Quarterback Club, the business group that backs the Buffalo Bills, luncheon meeting, 11:15 a. m., Harbour Club, HSBC Arena. Speakers: Marv Levy, NFL Hall of Fame member, and Jeff Millers, co-authors of “The 50 Greatest Plays in Buffalo Bills History. Paul Peck, sports anchor with WIVB TV and the voice of University at Buffalo football, will serve as emcee. Other attendees include: Van Miller, who along with Rob Thompson co-authored “Fasten Your Seatbelts: The Van Miller Story.” Information, call 693-3807 or visit: www.mondayqbc.com.

The Buffalo Executives Association, noon, Protocol Restaurant, 6766 Transit Road, Cheektowaga. Craft Talk: George Roberts and Sons. Information, call Cheryl Samilio Meyer, 852-6916 or visit: info@BuffaloEA.com.

Seminars and classes

HomeFront’s Free Homebuyer Orientation Seminar, 6-7 p. m., Home-Front Inc, 560 Delaware Ave., Suite 101. Apply for a $7,500 Closing Cost Grant. Information or registration, call 856-2952 or visit: www.homefrontbflo.org.

Tuesday

Professional groups

The Buffalo NY Chapter of the International Institute of Business Analysts, IIBA, networking meeting, 5:30-7:30 p. m., Computer Task Group, 800 Delaware Ave. Program: “Agile Analysis with Use Cases: Balancing Utility with Simplicity,” presented by Ted Husted. Free. Reservations, e-mail:iibabuffalo@gmail.com with your name and organization; mention code 2bn. Information, contact Jeff Manhardt, 228-0308; jeff.manhardt@buffalony.theiiba.org or visit: http://www.buffalony.theiiba.org.

Business groups

BNI Executive Marketing Team, breakfast meeting, 6:45-8:30 a. m., Millennium Hotel and Resort, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Program: “Home Inspections A to Z,” Keith Braun, Braun Signature Property Inspection Information. Information, call Keith Braun, 289-1858 or visit: www.bniemt.com.

The Buffalo Niagara Travel Professionals, Holiday Party, 5:30-9:30 p. m., Millennium Hotel and Resort’s Courtyard, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Food Bank collection of nonperishable items. Silent Auction with percentage of proceeds donated to the SPCA. Music provided by The Fibs. Cost: $23, BNTP members; $28, guests. Reservations, e-mail: Marydel Gaiser at del125@roadrunner.com.

Seminars and classes

Westminster Economic Development Initiative, business mentoring program, 4-6 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-mail:bsmith@wedibuffalo.org .

Wednesday

Business groups

The Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce, A. M. Attitude Adjustment, networking group meeting, 8-9 a. m., Lucky’s Family Restaurant, 3400 Transit Road, West Seneca. Information, call the Chamber, 681-9755.

The Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council, PCC meeting, 9:30 a. m., NYS Department of Transportation, 100 Seneca St. Information, call 856-2026.

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 .

The Buffalo Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals, Holiday meeting, 5:15 p. m., Salvatore’s Italian Gardens, 6461 Transit Road, Depew. Dinner, 6 p. m. Entertainment provided by Jennifer May’s Ladies First Jazz Trio. Information or reservations, call Denice T. Hughes, 821-0534 or e-mail: denikenny@roadrunner.com .

Seminars and classes

Working for Downtown, Brown Bag Lunch Series, noon-1:30 p. m., Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, West Room, Lafayette Square. Speaker: Jake Schneider, The Schneider Group. Cost: Free. $10 to order an optional box lunch. Reservations, call Lynn Waclawek, 842-5237.

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-1 p. m., Demerly Hall, Canisius College, 2365 Main St. Information or required registration, call 888-8280 or visit www.canisius.edu/wbc.

Thursday

Business groups

The Western New York Business Networking Group for business professionals, 7:45 a. m., Comfort Inn, 1 Flint Road, Amherst. Call 553-8883 or visit: www.biznet.com.

Rotary Club of Buffalo, 12:15 p. m., Shanghai Red’s, Two Templeton Terrace. Program: Meet Candidates for Office Election. Information, call 854-3397.

Working for Downtown, Thursday in the City, 5:30-8 p. m. Stillwater, 483 Delaware Ave. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Information, visit: workingfordowntown. org.

The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce, Health Insurance Open Enrollment Meeting, 5-7 p. m., Grand Island Chamber Office, 2257 Grand Island Blvd., Grand Island. Open to all Chamber members and interested parties. Representatives from Community Blue, Independent Health and Univera and the Dental Shop will be present to discuss plans and answer questions. Reservations, call 773-3651.

Friday

Business groups The BNI Circle of Excellence Chapter, 6:45-8:30 a. m. Friday, Fairdale Banquet Center, 672 Wehrle Drive, Amherst. Program: “We like to make things personal!” presented by Peter Staskiewicz, Stack’d Wood&more. Information or reservations, call Donna Ruiz, 626-0056.

Dec. 7

Professional groups

Engineering Society of Buffalo, officers, directors and committee members meeting, 6 p. m.,Alice’s Kitchen, 3122 Sheridan Drive, Amherst. Reservations, call Kim, 873-4455 or e-mail:office@tesb.org.

Business groups

The Buffalo City Forum and buffet luncheon, 12:15 p. m.,WNED studios, 140 Lower Terrace. Speaker: Michelle Singletary, personal finance expert and national columnist. Community speaker series, open to the public, is produced by WNED-AM 970 and Leadership Buffalo and hosted by WNED director of News and Public Affairs Jim Ranney. Cost: $20, nonmembers; $15,WNED or Leadership Buffalo members. Pre-registration encouraged. Tickets available from Leadership Buffalo, 849-2626, Ext. 17 or cbracco@leadershipbuffalo.org. The Advertising Club of Buffalo, social media presentation, 6-9:30 p. m., Asbury Hall Lounge and Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center, 341 Delaware Ave. Program: Clark Dever and Joe DiNardo, two young Buffalo entrepreneurs who took advantage of JetBlue Airlines All-You-Can-Fly promotion and social media Web sites to build their personal brand, all without a traditional marketing budget, will share their experience. Cost: $15, Ad Club members; $20, nonmembers. Includes cash bar and light snacks. Required reservations, call 693-3807 or visit: www.advertisingclubofbuffalo.com.

Dec. 9

Professional groups

Engineering Society of Buffalo, retirees luncheon meeting, noon, Alice’s Kitchen, 3122 Sheridan Drive, Amherst. Information, call John Beishline 694-5154 or e-mail: office@tesb.org .

Business groups

The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of NAWBO, the National Association of Women Business Owners, networking and dinner meeting, 5:30 p. m., Sean Patrick’s Restaurant, 3480 Millersport Highway, Amherst. Program: “The Advantages of Women Business Enterprise Certification,” presented by Adrian Rodriguez, MBE/WBEcoordinator, Erie County Division of Equal Employment Opportunity. Reservations, visit: www.nawbowny.org or e-mail: nawbowny@gmail.com , with ‘NAWBO Dinner Reservation’ in the subject line. Cost: $30, members; $35, guests.

The Grand Island Professional Women’s Chapter New York State Women, 6 p. m., Buffalo Launch Club, 503 East River Road, Grand Island. A Christmas gift collection for the Neighbors Foundation will be held. Information and reservations, call Sonja Miller, 773-1715.

WNY Linux User Group Meeting, 6:30-9 p. m., The PCA Group, 455 Cayuga Road, Suite 200.Information or registration, visit: www.wnylug.org.

Seminars and classes

The Binational Tourism Alliance, “Women in Tourism,” 4:30-7 p. m., The Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA, 1900 Military Road, Niagara Falls. Program: “Women, Work&Balance,” with Julie Clark, marketing Director, Fashion Outlets and Sue Mc-Dowell, executive director, Fallsview BIA. Tickets: $20, BTA members; $25, nonmembers. Registration, visit: www.btapartners.com or call 849-5834.