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X-WR-CALDESC:Empowering Women Business Owners
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T113000
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SUMMARY:Empower Network 2026-2027
DESCRIPTION:This event is for members of the Empower Network Cohort.\n11:30 AM – 1:15 PM Location: Science Hall.\nInterested in attending? Register as a guest here ( https://thewomensbusinesscenter.com/the-enetwork/#guest )\n\n
URL:https://canisiuswbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/243140
CATEGORIES:E-Network
LOCATION:1901 Main St, Buffalo, NY, 14208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T100000
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SUMMARY:Pursuit Lending Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Pursuit is available to assist with questions about small business financing, business budgeting, and capital needs.\nIn-person counseling is held on the third Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1901 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208 in Science Hall at Canisius University.\nMake an appointment here ( https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AAFAA2FA2FDC52-64536618-pursuit#/ )\n
URL:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AAFAA2FA2FDC52-64536618-pursuit#/
ORGANIZER;CN=The Women's Business Center:MAILTO:wbcinfo@canisius.edu
CATEGORIES:Finance,Pursuit Lending Clinic,Resources
LOCATION:2001 Main Street (corner of Jefferson & Main), Buffalo, NY 14208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T114500
DTSTAMP:20260814T060713Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261007
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:3
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SUMMARY:WNY’s Law Center’s Small Business, Walk-In Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Legal Clinic gives WBC members access to legal professionals who can help them better understand business-related legal matters, including LLC formation, contracts, negotiations, and other legal questions. Counseling is available through both in-person and virtual clinic opportunities.\nRepresentatives from WNYLC are available on the second Wednesday of every month on a first-come, first-serve basis. Arrive at our office at 1901 Main Street in the Science Hall. Sign in between 10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. to be guaranteed a free consultation.\nTopics covered include: business formation, document review, contracts, insurance, employees, buying/selling a business and more!\nSign up for a virtual appointment\nSign up for an in-person appointment\n
URL:https://thewomensbusinesscenter.com/wbcevents/wnys-law-centers-small-business-legal-clinic/
CATEGORIES:Law Clinic
LOCATION:2001 Main Street (corner of Jefferson & Main), Buffalo, NY 14208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T150952Z
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CREATED:20260611
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:3
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Pursuit Lending Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Pursuit is available to assist with questions about small business financing, business budgeting, and capital needs.\nIn-person counseling is held on the third Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1901 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208 in Science Hall at Canisius University.\nMake an appointment here\n
URL:https://thewomensbusinesscenter.com/wbcevents/pursuit-lending-clinic-2/
CATEGORIES:Finance,Pursuit Lending Clinic,Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T133000
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CREATED:20260930
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
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SUMMARY:Idea to Business Plan Fast Track
DESCRIPTION:Have the idea. Build the plan. Take the first step.\nTurn the idea you’ve been thinking about into something you can actually build. In this FREE three-week workshop series, you’ll learn how to:\n\nExplore how your idea could make money\nGet clear on your ideal customer and what they need\nBuild a simple blueprint for your business\nGain confidence through structure, guidance and community\n\nYour idea is worth exploring. Enrollment is now open.\nRegister Here\n
URL:https://thewomensbusinesscenter.com/wbcevents/idea-to-business-plan-fast-track/
CATEGORIES:Business Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260930
PRIORITY:5
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual MWBE & SDVOB Training Day Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:Turn Your Certification into Real Opportunity\nCertification can open the door, but you still need to know how to find, pursue and win the opportunity. The WBC is proud to partner with The RARE Place for a high-impact day connecting women-owned and diverse businesses with the buyers, primes, insights and resources that can help turn certification into contracts.\nRegister Here\n
URL:https://thewomensbusinesscenter.com/wbcevents/3rd-annual-mwbe-sdvob-training-day-conference-expo/
CATEGORIES:Business Education,MWBE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T130000
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PRIORITY:5
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SUMMARY:Are You Lender Ready?
DESCRIPTION:This program will walk you through the documents needed when applying for a small business loan, teach you the key elements that lenders look for in strong applications, how SBA loans can help, and show you how to start the conversation.\nJoin us and connect with resources, lenders, and fellow entrepreneurs, building relationships that can support your business growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and connections to secure the funding your business needs!\nRegister Here\n
URL:https://thewomensbusinesscenter.com/wbcevents/are-you-lender-ready-4/
CATEGORIES:Are You Lender Ready?,Finance
LOCATION:2001 Main Street (corner of Jefferson & Main), Buffalo, NY 14208
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260907
PRIORITY:5
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SUMMARY:Caffeinated Connections – November
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Caffeinated Connections, a monthly networking series for women entrepreneurs held at women-owned businesses, where you can grab a drink, make meaningful connections, and recharge in a relaxed, supportive environment. It’s free to attend, just purchase your own drink!\nRegister Here\n
URL:https://thewomensbusinesscenter.com/wbcevents/caffeinated-connections-november/
CATEGORIES:Caffeinated Connections,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260907T075754Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260907
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:4
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SUMMARY:Cocktails & Connections – November
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed, no-agenda gathering where motivated women entrepreneurs — from seasoned CEOs to side hustlers — can wind down, network, and swap stories over drinks and appetizers (pay-your-own-way); it’s free to attend! Come for the cocktail (or mocktail!), stay for the connections\nregister now to secure your spot.\n
URL:https://thewomensbusinesscenter.com/wbcevents/cocktails-connections-november-2/
CATEGORIES:Cocktails & connections,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T183000
DTSTAMP:20260907T075056Z
CREATED:20260907
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:5
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SUMMARY:Cocktails & Connections- October
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday, October 29th from 5:00pm-6:30pm for a relaxed, no-agenda gathering where motivated women entrepreneurs — from seasoned CEOs to side hustlers — can wind down, network, and swap stories over drinks and appetizers (pay-your-own-way); it’s free to attend! Come for the cocktail (or mocktail!), stay for the connections\n \nDate: Thursday, October 29th\nTime: 5:00pm- 6:30pm\nThis month’s host is: Alchemy Wine & Beer\nWhere: 20 Union Street, Hamburg, NY, 14075\n\nCost: Free to attend! (Drinks and appetizers are pay-your-own-way).\nRegister now to secure your spot!\n
URL:https://thewomensbusinesscenter.com/wbcevents/cocktails-connections-october/
CATEGORIES:Cocktails & connections,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260819T112259Z
CREATED:20260819
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
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SUMMARY:Start Smart – Bookkeeping and QuickBooks Online Basics for New Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Start Smart with bookkeeping and QuickBooks Online basics.\nBuild a practical bookkeeping foundation for your new business and learn the QuickBooks Online basics you need to organize your numbers with more confidence.\nThis virtual session is designed for new business owners who want to understand core bookkeeping habits, track business activity, and get more comfortable using QuickBooks Online as part of their financial workflow.\nVirtual location\nYou will receive a confirmation email with a URL.\nRegister Here\n
URL:https://thewomensbusinesscenter.com/wbcevents/start-smart-bookkeeping-and-quickbooks-online-basics-for-new-business-owners/
CATEGORIES:Finance
LOCATION:Cansius College
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270115T083000
DURATION:PT1H30M
DTSTAMP:20260818T094639Z
RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20270115T083000
CREATED:20260818
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:4
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SUMMARY:The Growth Mastermind
DESCRIPTION:Your business is ready for its next level. Are you?\nYou’ve built a successful business. Now the decisions are bigger, the stakes are higher, and what got you here won’t necessarily get you where you want to go next. Spend six months working alongside Nicholle Overkamp, a serial entrepreneur who has built and scaled seven-figure businesses, to strengthen your strategy, challenge what’s holding you back, and make the moves that create more predictable revenue, real wealth, and a business that supports the life you actually want.\nEnrollment is now open!\nRegister Here\n
URL:https://thewomensbusinesscenter.com/wbcevents/the-growth-mastermind/
CATEGORIES:Grow
LOCATION:Cansius College
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T183000
DTSTAMP:20260723T083701Z
CREATED:20260723
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
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SUMMARY:Are You Lender Ready?!
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur looking to secure a small business loan?\nJoin us for a free event in partnership with SBA’s Buffalo District Office designed to help you prepare financially and connect with potential small business lenders. This program will walk you through the documents needed when applying for a small business loan, teach you the key elements that lenders look for in strong applications, how SBA loans can help and show you how to start the conversation!\nJoin us and connect with resources, lenders and fellow entrepreneurs building relationships that can support your business growth.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and connections to secure the funding your business needs!\n
URL:https://thewomensbusinesscenter.com/wbcevents/are-you-lender-ready/
ORGANIZER;CN=The Women's Business Center:MAILTO:wbcinfo@canisius.edu
CATEGORIES:Are You Lender Ready?,Finance,Resources
LOCATION:1901 Main St, Buffalo, NY, 14208
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