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
• Erie County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors, 9:15
a. m., ECIDA, 275 Oak St. Confirmations, call Pat Rogowski, 856-6525, Ext. 132 or e-mail:progowski@ecidany.com . • Buffalo Executives Association, noon, Protocol Restaurant, 6766 Transit Road, Cheektowaga. Craft talk: Eaton Office Supply. Information, call Cheryl Samilio Meyer, 852-6916.
Seminars and classes
• HomeFront’s free home buyer orientation seminar, 6-7 p. m., Home- Front Inc., 560 Delaware Ave., Suite 101. Featured presenter: Citizens Bank. Registration, 856-2952 or visit: www.homefrontbflo.org . Tuesday
Professional groups
• The Buffalo Chapter of the Association for Operations Management, APICS, monthly professional development meeting, 5:30 p. m., Sonoma Grille, 5010 Main St., Snyder. Program: “Lean Enterprise Workshop Overview,” presented by Dr. Jack Cook. Dinner and program, 6 p. m. Cost: $25, members and guests; student rate, $15. Registration, visit: www.apics-buffalo.com or call Nancy Boyd Haley, 648-0972. • The Buffalo Chapter of Project Management Institute, dinner meeting, 5:30 p. m., Classics V Restaurant, 2443 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. Program: “Flawless Execution of Project Management,” presented by Elizabeth Fredericks. Cost: $15, members; $35, nonmembers. 1.5 PDU’s available. Registration, visit: www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=16862 . • Western New York Society for Information Professionals, monthly dinner meeting, 5:30 p. m., Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew. Dinner, 6:30 p. m. Program: “Providing Technical Support for the Olympics,” presented by William McGuire and Eric Heuser, Source Technical. Cost: $20, members; $25, nonmembers. Reservations, call Louis Callari, 871-2939 or visit: wnysip.org/rsvp. html.
Business groups
• BNI Executive Marketing Team, business networking group, 7-8:30
a. m., Millennium Hotel and Resort, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Program: “Business Banking Options and the Availability of Credit in Today’s Economy,” presented by Jeff Murbach, Evans Bank. Information, call Jeff Murbach, 504-1500 or visit: www.bniemt.com . • WNY PRO, business networker’s weekly meeting, 7:15 a. m., Original Pancake House, 2075 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. Speaker: Joe Andrade, Primerica. Reservations, call Joe Andrade, 417-0070. Information, visit: www.wnypro2.com . • Buffalo Division of RPM Transition Group, networking and career transition for individuals bridging positions, 6 p. m., Sole, 5110 Main St., Williamsville. Program: “Pink Slip Party — New Options.” Cost, $25. Registration, visit: RPMTG1@gmail.com . Seminars and classes
• The Parachute Group, available resources for the job-seeker workshop, 11 a. m., Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, Central Branch, 3rd floor, 1 Lafayette Square. The workshop includes a tour of the library’s “Vault” software, which allows job seekers to conduct in-depth searches on companies, key personnel, etc. and is accessible to use from your home with a current library card. Information, call Katy Shafer, 276-1117, or:e-mail: parachutegroup@msn.com . Wednesday
Professional groups
• The Buffalo Chapter of the National Association of Purchasing Management, 5:15 p. m., Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant, 3785 South Park Ave., Blasdell. Cost, $21, members and guests. Participants receive 4 continuing education units. Reservations, call Nancy Boyd Haley, 648-0972; fax: 646-1599 or e-mail: napmbflo@roadrunner.com . Business groups
• The Amherst Chamber of Commerce meeting, 8-9:30 a. m., 350 Essjay Road, Suite 200, Williamsville. Speaker: Donna M. Fernandes, president, Buffalo Zoo. Cost: $10, chamber members; $25, nonmembers. Reservations, 632-6905.
• 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 . • Buffalo Niagara Sales and Marketing Executives, lunch seminar, noon, Millennium Hotel and Resort, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Registration and lunch, 11:30 a. m. Program: “Lies That Are Holding Your Business Back,” presented by Rick Wallace, Next Level Coaching. Cost: $15, members and students; $25, nonmembers. Registration, call 662-2279 or visit: bnsme@bnsme.org . • Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, networking dinner meeting, 5:30 p. m., Fairdale Inn and Banquet Center, 672 Wehrle Drive, Amherst. Speaker: Dr. Melissa B. Wanzer, Canisius College. Cost: $30, members; $35, guests. Reservations: call Jamie Jordan, 580-1135; e-mail:Jamie420@roadrunner.com or visit: www.nawbowny.org . • Western New York Linux User Group meeting, 6:30 to 9 p. m., The PCA Group, 455 Cayuga Road, Suite 200. Topic: “Installing Ubuntu and Fedora for Beginners.” Information, visit: www.wnylug.org . Seminars and classes
• The Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce job fair, 11 a. m. to 4 p. m., Walden Galleria. Information and registration, call the Cheektowaga Chamber, 684-5838.
• 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 . • The Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SUNY Empire State College, seminar series “Take Your Company to the Next Level.” The first in the series is “Plan to Succeed,” 5:30 p. m., networking; 6 p. m., start, AppleTree Business Park Campus of Empire State College. Cost: $25, chamber members and Empire State College alumni; $35, nonmembers. Registration and information, 684-5838.
Thursday
Professional groups
• The Buffalo Section of the American Society for Quality, technical meeting, 5:30 p. m., Salvatore’s Italian Gardens, 6461 Transit Road, Depew. Program: “Maximizing The Business Benefits Of Your ISO 9000 System,” presented by Keith Wilson, Keith Wilson Consulting. Information or reservations, visit: www.asqbuffalo.org ; call Doug Golde, 687-3607, or e-mail: godedou@fisher-price.com . Business groups
• 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 . • The Southtowns Business Networking Group, 8 a. m., Alton’s Restaurant, 2221 Transit Road, Elma. Information and reservations, call Greg Willard, 713-2459.
• Northpointe Toastmasters, a chapter of Toastmasters International, noon to 1 p. m., ATTO Technology, 155 Crosspoint Parkway, Amherst. Information, call689-8139 or visit: www.northpointe.freetoasthost.net . • Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors, luncheon meeting 11:30 a. m. to 1:30 p. m., Protocol Restaurant, 6766 Transit Road, Williamsville. Program: “Tax Expert and the $7500 Buyer Tax Credit and Tax Tips,” presented by Marian Ciarmella. Cost: $18, members; $28, nonmembers. Reservations, call Ann Eckman, 743-5546.
• Rotary Club of Buffalo 12:15 p. m., Harbour Club, HSBC Arena. Program: World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara, presented by Chris Johnston, president. Call John McClive, 854-3397.
Seminars and classes
• New York State Travel and Vacation Association, RuralTourism Conference, “Harvesting Tourism from Creative Seeds,” 8:30 a. m., through Friday, Holiday Inn Batavia, 8250 Park Road, Batavia. Cost: $175, first person; $160, additional registrants in same group. Information and registration, visit: www.nyruraltourism.org ; e-mail: rural@nystva.org or call 888-698-2970. • HomeFront Homeowner Workshop, 5:30-8:30 p. m., HomeFront office, 560 Delaware Ave.,Suite 101. Topic: “Be Red Cross Ready,” presented by Denise Herkey-Jarosch, American Red Cross. Information or registration, call 856-2952 or visit: www.homefrontbflo.org . Friday
Business groups
• BNI, Buffalo’s First Chapter, networking meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 a. m., Wegmans, Sheridan Drive and Essjay Road, Amherst, upstairs conference room. Program: “Invent Your Future, or The Future Will Invent You,” presented by James Serafin, Resource Development and Management. Reservations, call Joel Colombo, 829-7373.
• BNI Enterprise, weekly meeting, 7- 8:30 a. m., Fairdale Inn and Banquet Center, 672 Wehrle Drive, Cheektowaga. Program: “Live Long And Prosper,” presented by Vic Reboy, Pathfinders. Information, call Dave Raczyk, 894-5794.
• Downtown Toastmasters Club, weekly meeting, 7:30-8:30 a. m., Blue Cross Blue Shield Building, 257 W. Genesee St. Free parking. Information, visit: www.DowntownTM.org . • The TIP Club of Buffalo, a networking group open to business professionals, 7:30 a. m., Millennium Hotel and Resorts, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Call Dick Lynch, 684-6301.
Seminars and classes
• Buffalo Job Service Employers Committee and Niagara Frontier Industry Education Council, “Workforce Reduction Alternatives” seminar for local businesses, 8 a. m. to noon, BOCES Erie 1, 355 Harlem Road, West Seneca. Speakers: Randall Schultz, state Department of Labor; Richard Foley, Unemployment Insurance; representatives from National Fuel Gas, Fidelis Care, Buffalo and Erie County United Way. Cost, $20 (includes full breakfast). Information, call Carolyn Bright, 851-2750.
Saturday
Seminars and classes
• Weinberg Campus, Financial Planning Fair and Open House, 9:30 a. m. to 3 p. m., 2700 North Forest Road, Amherst. Workshops include: “What You Need to Know When Planning for Retirement;” “Staying Optimistic in a Volatile Market;” “Long-Term Care Insurance Explained;” “A Guide to Support Elderly Parents and Protect Your Financial Goals” and “Tax Tips and Update.” Free. Information and reservations, call 639-3311, Ext. 2233.
• The Black Chamber of Commerce of Western New York, KIP 2008-2009 Business Education Seminar Series, 11
a. m., Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Branch Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave. Program: “MWDBE and the Bidding Process,” presented by Michael E. McCarley Sr., Small Business Education Institute. Cost: $5, Chamber members; $20, nonmembers. Information and required preregistration, call the Chamber, 995-0622 or Small Business Education Institute, 812-4616.
Jan. 20
Professional groups
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers, dinner meeting, 5:30, JNE Consulting, 2420 Sweet Home Road, Suite 110, Amherst. Program: “Valves for Industrial Applications,” presented by Gary Lauchert and Gary Thompson, R. M. Headlee Co. Cost: $10. 1 PDH available. Reservations, call Joe Ciccarella, 691-6406 Ext. 303 or e-mail: jciccarella@jne.ca . Business groups
• Northtowns Chapter 439 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, monthly meeting, 1:30 p. m., Harlem Road Community Center, 4355 Harlem Road., Amherst. Program: “Identity Theft and Consumer Fraud,” presented by Letizia Pagliasierro, NYS assistant attorney general. Information, call Philip Bousquet, 773-7548.
Seminars and classes
• SCORE, the U. S. Small Business Administration and the Buffalo and North Tonawanda Library, “Starting and Managing Your Business” seminar, 8:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m., North Tonawanda Library, 505 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda. Cost, $30. Required advance registration, call 551-4301.
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