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 Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District, medical secretary training orientation, 9 to 3 p. m., Monday-Friday, Philip Sheridan Building, 3200 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore. Free training to start in January for dislocated workers, the learning disabled, economically disadvantaged, or physically handicapped. Classroom instruction with on-the-job training at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Interested applicants, call the Department of Continuing Education, 874-8411 Ext. 7316.
Seminars and classes
• The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Pi Sigma Epsilon student organization, panel discussion, 6
p. m., UB North Campus, 112 Norton, Amherst. Topic: “Do You Know Buffalo is the Second Poorest City in the Nation?” Information, e-mail:taemoon@buffalo.edu . Tuesday
Business groups
• BNI-Business Networkers Chapter of Business Network International, 7 to 8:30 a. m., Bryant and Stratton, 222 Red Tail Drive, Orchard Park. Program: “Managing Your Retirement Through a Difficult Economy,” presented by Charlene Morrow, Morrow Financial Services. Information, call Nancy Kenlon, 652-0232 or visit: www.bni.com . • WNY PRO, business networker’s weekly meeting, 7:15 a. m., Original Pancake House, 2075 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. Speaker: Paul Sardina, Integrity Funding. Information or reservations, call Joe Andrade, 417-0070 or visit: www.wnypro2.com . • The Parachute Group, a networking group for individuals who are in career/ job transition, 10 a. m., YWCA, 49 Tremont St., North Tonawanda; Wednesdays, 10 a. m., Harlem Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst; and Thursdays, 10 a. m., United Way, 742 Delaware Ave. Information, call 276-1117 or e-mail:parachutegroup@msn.com . • The Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce, P. M. Attitude Adjustment meeting, 5:30 p. m., Ripa’s Restaurant, 4218 Walden Ave., Lancaster. Information, call the Chamber, 681-9755.
Wednesday
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 . • The Independent Association of Accountants of New York, technical dinner meeting, 6 p. m., Salvatore’s Italian Gardens, 6461 Transit Road, Depew. Topic: Professional Accounting Ethics and Standards. Reservations and information, call 674-0636.
Business groups
• Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, AM Attitude Adjustment, business networking meeting, 8 a. m., Lucky’s Family Restaurant, 3400 Transit Road, Lancaster. Call 681-9755.
• The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Allstate Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs Program, 2008 Protege Presentations, 8:30 a. m. to 12:30 p. m., today and Nov. 12, and 2 to 7 p. m., Nov. 17, Jacobs Executive Development Center, 672 Delaware Ave. The program is designed to provide technical advice on running a small business. The Allstate MWEE Program is currently recruiting interested business owners for its 2009 Allstate MWEE Program, beginning Jan. 21. The program application deadline is Dec. 1. Information, call Janine Tramont, 885-5715, Ext. 30 or e-mail: mgt-cel@buffalo.edu . • Speak for Success, a chapter of Toastmasters International, 11:55
a. m.-1 p. m., Auditorium, Calspan Corp., 4455 Genesee St. Call Kevin Leous, 204-5137, or Marie Mullen, 632-7500.
• Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the Upstate Green Business Network, presentation and networking event, 3 to 6 p. m., The Buffalo Club, 388 Delaware Ave. Program: “Going Greener — Delaware North Companies’ Approach to Environmental Sustainability,” presented by John Huey, director, Environmental Affairs, Delaware North Cos. Information, Katy Duggan-Haas, 629-3675 or e-mail:katy@viridityconsulting.com . • University at Buffalo School of Management and the UB Office of Science, Technology Transfer and Economic Outreach, Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition, information session, 4:30 to 6
p. m., UB North Campus, 230 Jacobs Management Center, Amherst. Open to any UB undergraduate, graduate, doctoral or postdoctoral student, or UB alumni from any discipline who graduated in May 2004 or later, the competition encourages students to create viable businesses in Western New York. Information, e-mail: jtramont@buffalo.edu or visit: mgt. buffalo. edu/entrepreneurship/panasci. • Buffalo Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals, monthly networking and dinner meeting, 5:15 p. m., The Columns Banquets, 2221 Transit Road, Elma. Speaker: Kathy Snyder Egan, Beaver Hollow Conference Center. Information or reservations, call Denice T. Hughes, 821-0534 or e-mail:denikenny@roadrunner.com . • Business and Professional Women of Buffalo Amherst, 5:30 p. m., LeMetro, 5110 Main St., Walker Plaza, Williamsville. Program: “Technology Updates for You and Your Business,” presented by Renee Cerullo, RL Computing. Cost, $30. Required reservations, visit: www.buffaloamherstbpw.com or call Kathy Cerullo, 675-6075; e-mail:kathyc3112000@gmail.com . 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 H88-8280 or visit: www.canisius.edu/wbc . • HomeFront’s free Home Buyer Orientation Seminar, 6-7 p. m., Home- Front Inc., 560 Delaware Ave., Suite 101. Featured presenter: Citizens Bank. Information and registration, 856-2952 or visit: www.homefrontbflo.org . Thursday
Professional groups
• The Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association and the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, 2008 Compelling Places to Work Series, CEO Roundtable, 8 to 10:30 a. m., Holiday Inn — Amherst, 1881 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. Cost: $50, BNHRA or Partnership members; $75, nonmembers. Speakers: Scott Bieler, West Herr; Dan Gigante, clevermethod; Angie Kleeh, The Synergy Group; Cindy Odom, Girl Scouts of WNY; and Mike Vadala, Summit FCU. Registration, visit: www.thepartnership.org/events . • The Buffalo Chapter of the Association for Operations Management, APICS, professional development and dinner meeting, 5:30 p. m., Hilton Garden Inn, 4201 Genesee St., Cheektowaga. Dinner, 6:30 p. m. Program: “The Business Cocktail: Supply Chain and the Business,” presented by Joseph
F. Shedlawski, past national APICS president. Cost: $25, members and guests; $15, full-time students. Registration, visit: www.apics-buffalo.com . Business groups
• The World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara Traders Series, final of three parts, 7:30-9:30 a. m., Harry’s Harbour Place, 2192 Niagara St. Topic: “Future of U. S. Trade and Investment in China,” presented by Dr. John Thomas, UB School of Management. Information, call 852-7160 or visit: www.wtbcn.com . • The Western New York Business Networking Group for Sales Professionals, 7:45 a. m., Butterwood Bakery, 5409 Main St., Williamsville. Call 553-8883 or visit: www.wnybiznet.org . • Northpointe Toastmasters, a chapter of Toastmasters International, noon to 1 p. m.,Atto Technology 155 Crosspoint Parkway, Amherst. Information, call 689-8139 or visit: http://northpointe. freetoasthost.net.
• Working For Downtown, Thursdays in the City, a weekly networking event, 5 to 8 p. m., The Stillwater, 483 Delaware Ave.
• Propower Networking, speed networking event, 5:30 p. m., Club W, 199 Delaware Ave. Cost: $25. Information and registration, visit: www.propowernetworking.com . Seminars and classes
• Insyte Consulting, UB STOR, UB CAT and the NYS Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences, free “R&D Funding — Tips on Writing a Winning NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal” workshop, 8 to 11:30 a. m., Buffalo Life Sciences Complex, Zebro Room, 701 Ellicott St. Required preregistration, call Karen Delius, 636-3626.
• The Amherst Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Bailout, free round-table series to assist small business, 4:30 to 6:30 p. m., Amherst Chamber, 350 Essjay Road, Suite 200, Williamsville. Program: “Legal Services — Business and Bankruptcy,” presented by Paul Nesper and Gretchen Nichols, Nesper, Ferber and Di- Giacomo; and Thursday, Nov. 13, 4:30 to 6:30 p. m., Glenn Wiggle and Nick Lomas, investment professionals from Next Financial and WBEN’s “The Financial Guys,” will discuss investments and 401(k)s. Information or registration, call Jennifer Klock, 632-6905.
• HomeFront’s free Homeowner Workshop, 5:30 to 8:30 p. m., Home- Front office, 560 Delaware Ave., Suite 101. Program: “Tax Advantages for Homeowners,” presented by Diane Bessel, C. A. S. H. (Creating Assets Savings and Hope). Information and registration, 856-2952 or visit: www.homefrontbflo.org . Friday
Business groups
• BNI Enterprise Chapter, weekly meeting, 7 to 8:30 a. m., The Fairdale Banquet Center, 672 Wherle Drive, Cheektowaga. Program: “Mortgage Money Is Still Available!” presented by Marty Hackford, Mainstream Funding. Information, call Dave Raczyk, 894-5794.
Saturday
Seminars and classes
• Child and Family Services, Ways to Work Loan Program, 1-3 p. m., 844 Delaware Ave. Program: “Money in Motion,” presented by Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Buffalo. Information and registration, call Child & Family Services Ways to Work Loan Programs, 335-7400.
Nov. 10
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
• Buffalo State College Restaurant Institute Orientation, 8:30 to 10:30 a. m., Pizza Plant, 8020 Transit Road, Williamsville. Information and reservations, call 878-4030 or e-mail: Sue McCartney, mccartsa@buffalostate.edu . • The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program, crop insurance informational meeting, 9 to 11 a. m., Jamestown Community College North County Center, Room 117, 10807 Bennett Road, Dunkirk. Speakers: Stephen Prutsman, Crop Growers and Charlie Koines, Risk Management Agency. Registration, call Linda, 672-5296.
Nov. 11
Professional groups
• Buffalo Chapter of the Project Management Institute, monthly meeting, 5:30 p. m., Lucarelli’s Banquet Center, 1830 Abbott Road, Lackawanna. Speaker: Andy Crowe. 1.5 PDUs available. Cost: $15, member; $35, nonmember. Registration, visit: www.pmibuffalo.org .
