Business calendar
The Business Calendar runs each Sunday in the Business section. Notices of meetings, seminars and workshops of interest to the area business community should be sent to the Business News Desk of The Buffalo News, P. O. Box 100, Buffalo, N. Y. 14240, by the preceding Thursday, faxed to 849-4587, or e-mailed to fin@buffnews.com . Monday
Professional groups
• Engineering Society of Buffalo, officers, directors, and committee members meeting, 6 p. m., Alice’s Kitchen, 3122 Sheridan Drive, Amherst. Reservations, call 873-4455 or e-mail : office@tesb.org . Business groups
• The Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee meeting, 4 p. m., Marcy Casino, Hoyt Lake at Delaware Park. Agenda: Selection of a fund trustee, grant administrator and fund depository, and the schedule of upcoming standing committee meetings. Open to the public. Information, call Connie Cullen, (914) 390-8196.
• Buffalo Executives Association, 4 to 6 p. m., Barbara Oliver Jewelers, 5820 Main St., Suite 311, Williamsville. Information, call Cheryl Samilio Meyer, 852-6916.
Seminars and classes
• Erie Community College’s Corporate Training Department, Lean Six Sigma White Belt, Green Belt, and Black Belt certification classes, 8:30 to 5 p. m., 45 Oak St. Information and registration, call ECC Corporate Training, 851-1805.
• The Greater South Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, Ibero-American Action League, Empire State Development, the Small Business Development Center and SCORE, 60-hour small business development training, 6 to 8
p. m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Valley Community Center, 93 Leddy St. Open to individuals interested in starting a business or already in business, the program covers the principles of entrepreneurship, business feasibility, business plan writing, marketing strategies, business finances, and record keeping. Technical assistance services are available, including the use of Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel. Required registration and information, call Maureen, 662-9808 Ext. 101; or Ann, 824-9942.
• Primerica, free financial informational seminar, 7 to 9 p. m., Gloria J. Parks Community Center, 3242 Main St. Topic: A $.M. A. R. T. loan using home equity can offer a way out of debt. Reservations, call (585) 413-6288 or 238-2661.
Tuesday
Professional groups
• Upstate Venture Association of New York, Buffalo Capital Forum, 5 to 9
p. m., Hyatt Regency Buffalo, Two Fountain Plaza. Speaker: Bob Wilmers, chairman and CEO, M&T Bank; chairman, Empire State Development Corp. Cost: $30/$45, members; $50/$65, non-members; $20/$30, students. Information and registration, visit: www.uvany.com . Business groups
• BNI-Business Networkers Chapter of Business Network International, 7 to 8:30 a. m., Bryant and Stratton, 200 Red Tail Drive, Orchard Park. Program: “Heating: Single and Multistage; Zone, Unit, Radiant — How They Work.” by Glenn Kolb of Complete Heat. Information, call Nancy Kenlon, 652-0232 or visit: www.bni.com . • The Amherst Chamber of Commerce, Holiday Business After Hours/The Holiday Marketplace, 5 to 7 p. m., Westwood Country Club, 772 N. Forest Road, Williamsville. Program: Showcase vendors from chamber membership selling products for Christmas. Cost: Free, members; $25, nonmembers. Reservations, call Jennifer, 632-6905 or e-mail:jklock@amherst.org . • The Buffalo Niagara Travel Professionals Group holiday event, 5:30
p. m., Classics V Banquet and Conference Center, Terrace Room, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. Dinner, 7 p. m. Cost: $18 member/ $22, guests. Entertainment by Tim Maloney, The Piano Man. Reservations, with check payable to “BNTP” to Marydel Gaiser, 125 Dolphann Drive, Tonawanda, 14150-4629.
Seminars and classes
• HomeFront’s free home buyer orientation seminar, 6-7 p. m., Home- Front Inc., 560 Delaware Ave., Suite 101. Featured presenter: HSBC. Registration, 856-2952 or visit: www.homefrontbflo.org . Wednesday
Professional groups
• Engineering Society of Buffalo, retirees luncheon, noon, Alice’s Kitchen, 3122 Sheridan Drive, Amherst. Reservations, call John Beishline, 694-5154, or e-mail: office@tesb.org . • The Independent Association of Accountants of New York, technical dinner meeting, 6 p. m., Salvatore’s Italian Gardens, 6461 Transit Road, Depew. Program: 2008 Tax Updates, presented by Cynthia Krysztof, IRS, and Suzanne Reusch, NYS Tax Department. Information and reservations, call 674-0636.
Business groups
• Western New York Venture Association, business opportunity and investment breakfast forum, 7:30 to 9 a. m., Buffalo Club, 388 Delaware Ave. Presenters: Andy Hakes, AireXpert Technics, and Evhen Tupis, Nexus iSR. Free to members and their first-time guests; non-members, call Jack McGowan, 636-3626. Preregistration, call McGowan or Sandie Wade, 636-3626.
• Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council, 9:30 a. m., New York State Department of Transportation, 100 Seneca St. Discussion: Subcommittee reports: transportation projects subcommittee; New York State Thruway Mobility and Modernization report. For information, visit: www.gbnrtc.org . • The Parachute Group, a networking group for individuals who are in career/ job transition, 10 a. m., Harlem Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst; also Thursdays, 10
a. m., Crane Public Library, 633 Elmwood Ave. Information, call 276-1117 or e-mail: parachutegroup@msn.com . • he Buffalo Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals, Holiday Concert, 5:15
p. m., Salvatore’s Italian Gardens, 6461 Transit Road, Depew. Program: The Jubilee Ringers will perform. Information and reservations, call Denice Hughes, 821-0534, or e-mail:denikenny@roadrunner.com . • Orchard Park Chamber of Commerce, health insurance informational meeting, 6 p. m., The Commons, Orchard Park High School, 4040 Baker Road, Orchard Park. Required reservations, call 662-3366. Seminars and classes
• SCORE, the U. S. Small Business Administration and the North Tonawanda Public Library, “Starting and Managing Your Own Business” workshop, 8:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda. Cost, $30. Information and required reservations, call 551-4301, Ext. 0, or visit: www.scorebuffalo.org . Thursday
Business groups
• The Southtowns Business Networking Group, 8 a. m., Alton’s Restaurant, Transit and Seneca streets, Elma. For information, call Greg Willard 713-2459. The speaker is Kimberly Klubek of Kimberly’s Greenhouse.
• The Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Business Council of New York State, Labor and Human Resource Council’s fall legislative briefing, 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 225 Como Park Blvd. Speaker: Tom Minnick of the Business Council, an update on new state regulations and legislation. Light lunch included. Reservations required. Call Janet Carroll, (518) 465-7511, ext. 217, or visit: www.bcnys.org/inside/labor/wnymeetingnotice.htm . • Public Relations Society of America, Buffalo Niagara Chapter, 11:30 a. m., Chef’s Restaurant, 291 Seneca St. The topic is “Tourism: Buffalo’s Future” by Niagara University Professor in Residence Eddie Friel. Election of chapter officers and directors. Cost is $20 for members, $30 non-members. For registration and information, visit: www.prsabuffaloniagara.org . • Northpointe Toastmasters, a chapter of Toastmasters International, noon to 1 p. m., ATTO Technology, 155 Crosspoint Parkway, Amherst. For information, call 689-8139 or visit: northpointe. freetoasthost.net.
• Rotary Club of Buffalo, 12:15 p. m., Harbour Club, HSBC Arena. Program: “Candidates for the Board of Directors.” Call John McClive, 854-3397.
• Working For Downtown, Thursdays in the City, a weekly networking event, 5 to 8 p. m., The Stillwater, 483 Delaware Ave.
Friday
Business groups
• BNI Enterprise weekly meeting, 7 to 8:30 a. m., Fairdale Banquet Center, 672 Wehrle Drive, Cheektowaga. Program: “What is Radon and Why Do I Need Test for It?” by Chuck Schilling, CMS Inspections. For information, call Dave Raczyk, 894-5794.
• Construction Industry Education Foundation and the Construction Exchange of Buffalo and Western New York, luncheon, 1 p. m., Adam’s Mark Hotel, 120 Church St. Marv Levy of The Bonadio Group and former Buffalo Bills general manager and coach will be the master of ceremonies. Auction, 11:30 a. m. to 1 p. m., lunch at 1. Information, call 874-3435 or e-mail:dhogan@conexbuff.com , or visit: www.conexbuff.com . Seminars and classes
• Western New York Regional Education Center for Economic Development in cooperation with State Sen. George D. Maziarz, the State Department of Labor, and the Niagara County Training Consortium, business assistance seminar, 8:30 a. m. at the Conference Center of Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls St. Registration at 8 a. m. The focus will be on what funds are available to upgrade work-force skills and how to apply for grant funding. For information, call 821-7196.
• The Amherst Chamber of Commerce, 325 Essjay Road, Centerpointe Corporate Park, will host a three-hour seminar on preparing your 2009 business plan, beginning at 9 a. m. Topics include your budget as a strategic document, assessing revenue streams, products and services. To register, visit: www.rdm-buffalo.com . Dec. 8
Business groups
• Erie County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors, 9:15
a. m., ECIDA, 275 Oak St. Confirmations, call Carrie A. Hocieniec, 856-6525, Ext. 136 or e-mail:chocieni@ecidany.com . Seminars and classes
• VA Job Fair: The Veterans Administration regional office has job openings, noon to 9 p. m. Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave. Cheektowaga. Veterans, bring DD214 form. Minimum qualifications, BA w/3.0 and GPA; and/or full year graduate studies; and/or specialized experience. For information, visit erie.gov/ veterans or e-mail:patrickwelch@erie.gov . Dec. 10
Business groups
• Orchard Park Chamber of Commerce, Business After Hours mixer, Towne Automotive Group, Lincoln Mercury Mazda showroom, 3531 Southwestern Blvd., 5:30 to 7:30 p. m. Reservations required. Call the Orchard Park Chamber at 662-3366.
Seminars and classes
• Insyte Consulting, 8 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. LCO Building, 716 Exchange St. 6th floor, Barton Room, “Principles of Lean Manufacturing with Live Simulation.” $250 fee includes lunch and training materials. Information and registration, Insyte Consulting, 636-3626, or visit: www.insytconsulting.com . • New York State Small Business Association and Buffalo State College Restaurant Institute, orientation meeting and presentation on “The Business Side of Running a Restaurant,” 9 a. m. Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, 1 Lafayette Square. Reservations and information, 878-4030, or e-mail:mccartsa@buffalostate.edu .
