Canisius College External Business Programs
Leadership Newsletter
Summer 2007
Leadership Newsletter
Summer 2007
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| Leonard Green |
Nationally renowned entrepreneurial Leonard Green will be the keynote speaker at the Canisius College Richard J. Wehle School of Business Entrepreneurial Forum to be held October 18, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott.
This biennial event will focus on family owned businesses.
Women’s Business Center Summer Social
WBC Summer Social 2005
Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Women’s Business Center Summer Social! This event is open to the public and will be held on August 2, 2007, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Palisano Pavilion on Canisius College Main Street campus. This event is a great way to catch up and network with your old classmates and WBC friends. We will be serving hors d’oeuvres and refreshments and giving awards to the Networker, Training Participant, Coach and Protégé of the Year. So stop by, bring a friend, and have some fun with the WBC – we look forward to seeing you there!
Click www.canisius.edu/wbc for more information.
Women In Business (WIN) Speed Networking
Sign up for the Women In Business (WIN) Speed Networking event to take place prior to the Summer Social from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. to be held in the Canisius College Richard E. Winter ‘42 Student Center located on Hughes. This event is also open to the public. Click here for details.
Balus Nominated for Leaders Luncheon Award
Front row, left to right: Seated: Mark Balus, Kathleen Balus, Kassia Balus. Back row, left to right: Melinda Rath Sanderson, Executive Director, WBC; Thomas Zugger, Mass Mutual; Maureen Millane, Associate Dean, External Business Programs.
Canisius College External Business Programs nominated Kathleen M. Balus, president, Pioneer Credit Recovery Inc., Canisius College Trustee, and 2006 Women’s Leadership Conference honorary chair, for the 2007 YWCA Leaders Luncheon Award in the category of entrepreneur. Kathy so deservedly won. Congratulations Kathy!!!
Fundamentals of Fund Raising Recap
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| Clotilde Perez-Bode Dedecker |
Center for Professional Development Diversity Training Increases Awareness at WGRZ
Click here for more details.
CPD's Customized Training Programs
The Canisius College Center for Professional Development can customize training programs for your organization. Meetings can be held at your location or at the Canisius Center @ Amherst conference facility. Contact Pamela H. Zablonski, Training & Consulting Manager, at 716-888-3713 for more information.
Strategic Plan Facilitated by Canisius College Center for Professional Development
Western New York Service Learning Coalition
A hardworking group representing 17 colleges, universities and not for profits worked diligently to produce the first strategic plan for Western New York Service Learning Coalition.
Kaminsky Selected for National KeyBank Panel
Loretta Kaminsky, assistant director of the Women's Business Center, has been named to the Key4Women, KeyBank's women-owned business banking program 2007 National Advisory Board.
Established in 2006, the group assists women business owners about issues such as financial solutions, educational offerings, networking and customized services.
KeyBank recently pledged to provide $2 billion in capital to women-owned businesses over the next five years.
Sanderson Elected to National Board
Melinda Rath Sanderson, executive director of the Canisius College Women’s Business Center, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC). The AWBC is a national not-for-profit organization representing women’s business centers and women business owners.
Upcoming programs for Fall 2007
- Our 6th year offering the Leadership Program for Women (LPW).
This program is made possible through the generous support of:
September 19 – November 14, 2007; 5:45 - 8:55 p.m.
Congratulations to our 2006 Leadership Program for Women (LPW)
- Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certificate Program
Information session for Fall 2007 program on August 23 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Canisius Center @ Amherst
Fall 2007
September 13 – December 6, 2007; 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. - Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Online Certificate Program
Fall 2007
September 15 – November 23, 2007 - Smart Home Technology
You can become a certified Home Technology Integrator in less than one year
Cohort program - Network Technician Program
Learn the necessary skills to become a Certified Computer Technician and a Microsoft Certified Professional in less than 6 months. Gain valuable hands on experience working on new technologies in a small classroom setting.
Cohort program - Paralegal Certificate Program
84 hours of instruction, taught by a local attorney.
Fall 2007
September 15 – November 4, 2007 - INS 21-Property and Liability Principles
Program in General Insurance-topics included What Insurance Is, Who Provides Insurance, How Insurance Is Regulated, Underwriting Claims, Risk Management and much more.
Fall 2007
September 6 – November 29, 2007; 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
New Program for Non-Profits!
Involved with a non-profit organization? Concerned about funding, longevity and standards? Participate in a brand new program facilitated by Paul Hogan with guest speakers starting in the fall on Mondays, October 15 – November 5, 2007.
For more information about the above programs visit: www.canisius.edu/cpd
Canisius Center @ Amherst - Summer Special
Looking for a professional conference facility to host a business meeting or training session. Look no further…click here for more details and photos.
Summer Special: Reserve a conference room in the months of August and receive a complimentary conference room with one paid rental. (For new reservations only; free conference room must be used by October 30, 2007). Contact Amy Diati, conference manager, at 862-4600 to reserve your next business function.
Women’s Business Center
COACHING
This one-year program is designed to help you take your business to the next level. The program begins in September and runs for 12 months. You will be matched with a coach based on skill set and receive one-on-one mentoring and work through a detailed work plan. Space is limited and selection is based on the candidate’s application, interview, and dedication to the program. You must have been actively in business for two years and have a business plan to be considered.
An Open House will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2007 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. for the Business Coaching Program at the Women’s Business Center - Demerly Hall, Room 201, 2365 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214.
COUNSELING
This weekly no-cost business counseling meets every Wednesday at 12 noon at Demerly Hall. Any current or potential small business owner can come for a needs assessment, and to receive direction, guidance, and assistance. The facilitators of this group will be qualified small business counselors. No RSVP or registration required!
NETWORKING
WIN – Women in Networking
Six WIN groups meet at different times and locations, all once a month for one hour. WIN is designed for women in business to learn how to network, pass leads, support, motivate, and inspire each other. This peer-to-peer mentoring model includes non-competitive businesses and each group is limited in size. Additional benefits are creative problem-solving, brainstorming, strategic planning, and organizational development. Space is limited, call or go online to register!
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Best wishes for a productive and relaxing summer!!!
| Maureen Millane Associate Dean |
Melinda Rath Sanderson Executive Director WBC |
Pamela H. Zoblonski Training and Consulting Manager |
| Joan Kwiatkowski Program Coordinator |
Loretta Kaminsky Assistant Director |
Amy Diati Conference Manager |
| Patricia Elliot Client Services WBC |
Laura Basil Program Coordinator |
Rachel Stenclik Grant Coordinator |
| Amy Rath WIN Coordinator |
Whitney Kiley Program Assistant |
Ashvin Pulinthitta Grad Assistant |
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