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
Seminars and classes
• 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.
• 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 628-9525; or Ann, 824-9942.
Tuesday
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: “The Mortgage Process: One of the Most Stressful Events of Your Life,” presented by David Deutschlander, HSBC Mortgage Corp. Information, call Nancy Kenlon, 652-0232 or visit: www.bni.com . • BNI Executive Marketing Team, business networking group, 7 to 8:30
a. m., Millennium Airport Hotel and Resort, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Program: “Personal, creative gift giving for the holidays with a ‘WoW’ factor,” presented by Debby LaMendola, Mary Kay Cosmetics. Information, call Jeff Murbach, 504-1500 or visit: www.bniemt.com . • WNY Career Fair, 3-7 p. m., UB Downtown Gateway, Former M. Wile Building, 77 Goodell St. Jobs and training opportunities available to those interested in careers in Advanced manufacturing and life sciences. More than 50 participating businesses and educational organizations. Information, visit: www.labor.ny.gov or call 851-2600. Wednesday
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 Parachute Group, a networking group for individuals who are in career/ job transition, 10 a. m., Harlem Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst; and Thursdays, 10
a. m., Crane Public Library, 633 Elmwood Ave. Information, call 276-1117 or e-mail:parachutegroup@msn.com . • Rotary Club of Buffalo and Kiwanis Club of Buffalo, joint meeting, noon, Salvation Army, 960 Main St. Speaker: Major Robert Dixon. Call John McClive, 854-3397.
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 . Dec. 1
Professional 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
Dec. 2
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
• 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 holiday merchandise from member vendors. 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. Reservations, with check payable to “BNTP” to Marydel Gaiser, 125 Dolphann Drive, Tonawanda, N. Y. 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 . Dec. 3
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; nonmembers, call Jack McGowan, 636-3626. Preregistration, call Jack McGowan or Sandie Wade, 636-3626.
• 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 .
