Start the year by investing in yourself and your organization.
Please take a moment to check out our exciting opportunities to enhance your professional development!
Human Resource Certification ProgramFree information sessions.
Thursday, January 17 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm, online Webinar.
Amherst Information Session, 5:30-7:30 - Canisius Center @ Amherst.
13th Annual Fundamentals of Fundraising Program
Starts January 30th
 |
Full Participation in Fundamentals of Fundraising is applicable for 30.0 points in Category 1B Education of the CFRE International Application for initial certification and/or recertification.
Speed Networking Event 2008
 | |
| Speed Networking 2006 event. |
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Canisius Center @ Amherst
Please join the Canisius College Women's Business Center and 50 other businesses for an intense, fun 2-hour speed networking. Have the opportunity to share your 30 second elevator speech with other business owners. Come prepared with 100 business cards and the enthusiasm needed to sell yourself and your business.
To register, please contact Margaret Knapp at the WBC office, 716-888-8280
WIN (Women in Networking)
$199 (September 2008 - August 2009)
Six groups around the Western New York region meet each month. WIN members are involved through supportive, peer-to-peer mentoring and by connecting potential buyers with providers; members help each other to solve business questions or issues and to clearly define their goals and objectives.
Food and beverages are provided at each meeting. Visitors and guests always welcome.
Please contact the WBC office at 888-8280 for further details.
Management Development Program
Thursdays, February 28 - April 24th, 2008
8:45 a.m. - Noon
Reflections: May 22, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Visit the cpd website for more information and registration form.
Congratulations to our 2007 Management Development Program (MDP) participants!
2007 Class with Guest Speaker Mark E. Hamister.
Board Training
Canisius College Center for Professional Development conducted a Board Training series for the Elmwood Village Association, July through October 2007. We Would Like to Congratulate the Elmwood Village Association for their recent Neighborhoods awards in Great Places in America. Read the full Elmwood Village Article here!
(Streetview, Courtesy Justin Azzarella, Executive Director).
The Canisius College Center for Professional Devlopment can customize training programs for your organization. Meetings can be held at your location or at the Canisius Center @ Amherst conference facility Contact Pamela Zablonski at 716-888-3713 or zablonsp@canisius.edu for more information.
2007 Family Buisness Forum
On October 18, 2007 the Canisius College Richard J. Wehle School of Business and the Women's Business Center hosted the 2007 Family Business Forum at the Buffalo Niagara Marriot. It was a day of education, networking, and training on best practices for family business owners.
Keynote speaker, Dr. Robert J. Perelli, CJM of Family Systems Theory opened the day addressing family dynamics and the base of family systems theory, which encourages people to think of issues (e.g. conflict, difficult relationships, lonliness, etc.) in terms of a multigenerational family or a "system". The morning was followed by four breakout sessions focusing on family business issues: conflict resolution, succession planning, exit strategies, and growing the business strategically.
Community and business leader Paul J. Koessler facilitated the luncheon panel of WNY family businesses: Amigone Funeral Home, Inc; Uniland Development Company; NOCO Energy Corp.; WC Roberson Plumbing & Construction Corp.
Business Coaching Program
$500 (1-year program)
Now Accepting Applications
In this program, participants are paired with successful business owners and professionals as their personal coach for one year. You will meet at least once a month individually with your coach (based on your specific needs) and will be working on your business, not in it. Key benefits of this program include:
- Bi-monthly meetings/training sessions with business experts covering key requirements of a business plan (6 meetings)
- Monthly one-on-one meetings with your coach
- Networking/exposure opportunities to area business leaders (banking, consulting, marketing)
Certain criteria must be met in order to be eligible for the program (interview required); please visit www.canisius.edu/wbc or call (716) 862-6650 for more information.
Small-Business Counseling
Every Wednesday, 12:00-1:00pm
Women's Business Center
Free of charge.
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 to answer any questions you may have.
These sessions are a great way to set yourself in the right direction to start or grow your business. Registration not required.
Featured Client:
 |
Joy Kuebler Landscape Architect, PC
The Woman's Business Center has named Joy Kuebler the Entrepreneur of the Year for 2007. The award (presented in May) is given to a business that has demonstrated growth, achievement, dedication and motivation.
Kuebler formed Joy Kuebler Landscape Architect, PC in 2003 with the goal of promoting the use of place-based, or community based, design methods in landscape architecture to better respond to the interrelatedness of our natural systems. Kuebler has focused her work on integrating architecture and the logistics of the outdoors to create unique and inspiring environments. Some of her work can be seen in the Elmwood Village and at Canisius College.
Canisius Center @ Amherst - Winter/Spring 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.Reserve a conference room in the month of January and receive a complimentary conference room with one paid rental. ( For new reservations only; free conference room must be used by April 30, 2008) Contact Amy Diati, conference manager, at (716)-862-4600 to reserve your next business function.
Additional Upcoming Programs.
Back by Popular Demand!
Developing and Implementing a Strategic Plan.
Thursdays, March 6 and 13, 2008
8:45 a.m.- 11:45 a.m.
New Course Offering !
Marketing for Not-For-Profits
Tuesdays, February 5, 2008- March 18, 2008
8:30 a.m.- 9:45 a.m.
Intensive Six Weekend Programs for Professionals!
Paralegal Certificate Course
Saturday and Sunday, February 9, 2008 - March 30, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
We are in the process of updating our database for the Canisius College Leadership Newsletter. Please take a moment and fill out your current contact information here
| External Business Programs | Maureen Milane Associate Dean and Executive Director |
| Women's Business Center |
Melinda Rath |
| Canisius Center @ Amherst | Amy Diati Conference Manager Whitney Kiley Program Assistant Keely O' Mealia Program Assistant |
| Center for Professional Development | Pamela Zablonski Training & Consulting Manager Bill Holcomb Manager Work Force Development Joan Kwiatkowski Program Coordinator Corey Amo Newsletter Editor Graduate Assistant |
| Student Consulting Partnerships | Christine Collins |