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
Business groups
• Buffalo Executives Association, 4 to 6 p. m., Georgetown Liquor Visitation, 5225 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville. Information, call Cheryl Samilio Meyer, 852-6916.
Tuesday
Business groups
• The BNI — Business Networkers, weekly meeting, 7 a. m., Bryant and Stratton College Southtowns Campus, 200 Redtail Drive, Orchard Park. Program: “A home electrical inspection can save your home,” presented by Larry Powenski, Technological Electrical Services. Information, call Larry Powenski, 864-3049.
• WNY Pro business networkers, weekly meeting, 7 a. m., Original Pancake House, 2075 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst. Speaker: Rich Redanz, RE/MAX North. Call Kathleen Codick, 308-4683.
Seminars and classes
• Jamestown Community College Center for Continuing Education, Cattaraugus County Campus, information session for educational and retraining opportunities for former Signore Inc. employees, 10 a. m. to noon, 1 to 3 p. m., and 4:30 to 6 p. m., Wingate Hotel, 11 Mill St., Ellicottville. The retraining program and opportunities are sponsored by Williamsvilleheadquartered Iskalo Development Corp. Information, call JCC, 376-7572.
• Westminster Economic Development Initiative, business mentoring program, 5:30 to 7 p. m., 271 Grant St. Free advice to entrepreneurs and small business owners located on the West Side of Buffalo. No appointment necessary. Information, call Bonnie Smith, 870-6843, or e-mail:bsmith@wedibuffalo.org . Wednesday
Business groups
• The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of Women in Insurance and Financial Services, 8 a. m., Le Metro Restaurant, Tony Walker Center, 5110 Main St., Williamsville. Speaker: Erie County Executive Chris Collins. Cost: $15, members; $20, nonmembers, includes a breakfast buffet. Information and reservations, call Stella Fey, 817-7109 Ext. 258 or e-mail: stellafey@glic.com . • Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, AM Attitude Adjustment, business networking meeting, 8 a. m., T’s Kitchen and Catering, 3580 Walden Ave., Lancaster. Call 681-9755.
Seminars and classes
• SCORE, the U. S. Small Business Administration and the Lackawanna Public Library, “Starting and Managing Your Business” seminar, 8:30 a. m. to 4 p. m., Lackawanna Public Library, 560 Ridge Road, Lackawanna. Cost, $25. Reservations, 551-4301, Ext. 0 or visit: www.scorebuffalo.org . • 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. Call 888-8280 or visit: www.canisius.edu/wbc . Thursday
Professional groups
• Buffalo Chapter — Society of Financial Service Professionals, annual meeting, noon, Buffalo Club, 388 Delaware Ave. Program: The induction of Patrick M. Kelly, as President 2008-09 and Recognition Awards. Speaker: Kevin Hardwick, associate professor, Canisius College.
Business groups
• The Western New York Business Networking Group for sales professionals, 7:45 a. m., Butterwood Bakery, 5409 Main St., Williamsville. Information, call Hallie, 553-8883 or visit: www.wnybiznet.org . Seminars and classes
• Amherst Chamber of Commerce, customer loyalty workshop, 9 to 10:30
a. m., Amherst Chamber of Commerce, 350 Essjay Road, Suite 200, Williamsville. Program: “Beyond Customer Loyalty,” presented by Don Hahn, Hahn Sales Training. Cost: $10, members; $15, nonmembers. Reservations, call the chamber, 632-6905.
• HomeFront’s free Home Buyer Orientation Seminars, 6-7 p. m., tonight and July 1, HomeFront office, 560 Delaware Ave., Suite 101. The seminars provide an overview of the home-buying process and explain services such as grant programs, savers clubs and available credit counseling that can assist a first time home buyer. Information or registration, call 856-2952 or visit: www.homefrontbflo.org . Friday
Business groups
• BNI — Prime Time Chapter of Business Network International, weekly meeting, 7-8:30 a. m., Root Five Waterfront Restaurant, S-4914 Lake Shore Road, Hamburg. Program: “How to Survive a Tax Audit,” presented by Robert Kell, Aurora Accounting Systems. Information, call Dr. Neil Scott, 648-1030.
• BNI Enterprise, weekly meeting, 7- 8:30 a. m., Fairdale Banquet Center, 672 Wehrle Drive, Cheektowaga. Program: “Cougar POS, Not Your Average Point Of Sale Service,” presented by Brian Walsh, Cougar POS. Information, call Dave Raczyk, 894-5794.
• BNI — Buffalo’s First, weekly meeting, 7-8:30 a. m., Millennium Hotel and Resorts, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Program: “Smart Money: How the proper investment strategy can help put your money to work for you,” presented by Katie Tirado, AXA Advisors. Information, call Karen Catalano, 870-3094 or e-mail:kcatalano@emsinsurance.com . • BNI — Circle of Excellence, weekly meeting, 7-8:30 a. m., The Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew. Program: Commercial Business Products, presented by Linda Potwora, The Potwora Agency. Information, call Donna Ruiz, 626-0056.
• Downtown Toastmasters Club, weekly meeting, 7:30-8:45 a. m., 19th floor executive board room, M&T Bank, One M&T Plaza. Free parking and continental breakfast. Information, call Patrick Mellody, 997-2522 or www.DowntownTM.org .
