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Leadership Program for Women
September 25 - November 13, 2008.
Thursdays, 5:45 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.
Canisius Amherst Conference Center
300 Corporate Parkway, Amherst NY 14226
It is not to late to reserve your space for the Women's Leadership Conference on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at the Buffalo Convention Center!
June 24, 2008
Senate Office Building, Washington DC
Melinda Rath Sanderson, Executive Director and Maggie Burkard, Program Coordinator of the Canisius College Women's Business Center "Making Powerful Connections" on Capital Hill. High Profile Legislators took the podium to share their support of women's entrepeneurship, celebrate permanent legislation and gain support from US Senate and House of Representatives for increased funding of Women's Business Centers nationally.
Fall Course Offerings from the Canisius College Women's Business Center.
Fundamentals of International Business
September - November 2008 / Monday & Wednesday 8:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Canisius College / Old Main 311 / 2001 Main Street / Buffalo, NY 14208
Clients will be non-matriculated participants in this International Business course offered through Canisius College. The program, taught by well known local expert Dr. Coral Snodgrass, PhD, will address the basic issues involved in international business ventures.
You will learn:
Why do companies "Go International"?
How does the international market differ from the domestic market?
What are the keys to success in the international marketplace?
Benefits of the Program:
In addition to class discussions, clients have the option to participate as a case study for confidential class discussion and research. Each case study participant will be assigned to a small group and will receive:
- Country profile analysis
- Market research analysis
- International strategy specific to your business and country of choice
- International market entry strategy
NEW: The Forum Series
4th Tuesday of each month
(1-year program)
Jennifer Cooper, Owner of Cooper Sign/Old Glory Flag and WBC Client (left), and Olivia Belter, Univera, (right) speak in support of the WBC and to outline the benefits of the program to local business owners.
Wellness Program
July 17, 2008
Sponsored by:
Cassandra Hoebbel EdM, Project Director and Gabrielle Foley MPH, CHES, Senior Research Assistant with Western New York Wellness Works presented a program on Worksite Wellness and their research results from "The WNY Works Initiative", in which thirteen Buffalo Niagara organizations participated.
This program was one of Canisius College Women's Business Center Business Coaching Clients' bi-monthly roundtable meetings. Clients discovered that by making small changes in their work environment, they could increase productivity, reduce absenteeism, and improve the overall health of their employees.
Speed Networking Event
July 23, 2008
WIN (Women in Networking) The Canisius College Woman's Business Center held a two hour Speed Networking event on July 23, 2008, at the Canisius Amherst Conference Center. Participants had the opportunity to introduce their business in a professionally facilitated forum to other business owners. Speed Networking events are held twice a year through the WBC and are open to the public.
Call (716)-888-8280 or check out our website at www.canisius.edu/wbc
WIN (Women in Networking)
$199 (September 2008 - August 2009)
Five groups around the Western New York region meet each month. Our goal is to foster relationships that provide peer-to-peer mentoring and networking to exchange ideas as well as business contacts. Groups are non-competitve and limited in size. Members make new contacts and exchange leads, practice presentation and public speaking skills, motivate and inspire each other. Food and beverages are provided at each meeting. Visitors and guests are always welcome.
Please contact the Canisius College Women's Business Center office at (716) 888-8280 for further details, or register online at www.canisius.edu/wbc.
New for 08-09 - Coming Soon, an on-line directory of Women Owned Businesses who participate in WIN and other Canisius College Women's Business Center programs.
Small-Business Counseling
Every Wednesday, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Free of charge - Registration Required
A group meeting with business professionals and WBC executive staff; any current or potential small business owner can come for a needs assessment, and to receive direction, guidance, and assistance. SBDC (Small Business Development Center) and SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) advisors will be present on alternating weeks to answer any questions you may have.
Weekly sessions are held at the Canisius College Women's Business Center, 2365 Main Street, Buffalo NY, in Demerly Hall from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. These sessions are a great way to set yourself in the right direction to start or grow your business. You can register on-line at www.canisius.edu/wbc or call (716) 888- 8280.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to participate in Lean Six Sigma Courses!
Click here for Green Belt Certification information, and Click here to view all Lean Course offerings.
The Center for Professional Development is working with Music is Art on strategic planning and board governance. If your organization is interested in consulting please contact Maureen Millane at (716) 888-8490