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WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER AND LISC WNY ANNOUNCE BUILDING ALLYSHIPS PROGRAM
May 18, 2021

May 6, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: SARA VESCIO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER AT CANISIUS COLLEGE vescio11@canisius.edu (716) 888-8285 WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER AND LISC WNY ANNOUNCE BUILDING ALLYSHIPS […]

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The Women’s Business Center Launches COVID Recovery Programs
March 23, 2021

WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER ANNOUNCES COVID RECOVERY PROGRAMS  CARES ACT FUNDS TO HELP WNY’S WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES BUFFALO, NY — The Women’s Business Center (WBC) at Canisius College today launched the “ReConnect. […]

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Women’s Business Center at Canisius College to receive a $25,000 grant
September 14, 2020

Female business leaders in WBC’s “Launch” and “Grow” programs learn about development, refine their goals, and connect with counselors from partner agencies. BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Women’s Business Center (WBC) […]

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Women’s Business Center is receiving calls about PPP and EIDL. This is what Sara Vescio is telling them
September 14, 2020

Sara Vescio is experiencing firsthand the thirst that business owners have for knowledge of the federal economic stimulus. From the Paycheck Protection Program to the Economic Injury Disaster Loan initiative, almost […]

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The Women’s Business Center at Canisius College: meeting the unique needs of women entrepreneurs
September 14, 2020

In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed the Women’s Business Ownership (WBO) Act into law, representing a significant step for women entrepreneurs. The new law gave women access to additional resources […]

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The Women’s Business Center at Canisius College Hosts the Ignite Awards Honoring Local Women-Owned Businesses
March 28, 2018

This afternoon, the Women’s Business Center at Canisius College will host the second annual Ignite Awards Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Science Hall Commons at Canisius […]

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Canisius Women’s Business Center expands to Niagara region
March 12, 2018

Bringing programs of the Women’s Business Center at Canisius College to the Niagara region has been a personal and professional goal for the executive director, Sara Vescio. Her Niagara ties […]

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Female Lockport business owners offered free business training
March 3, 2018

Up to 10 female owners of businesses in the City of Lockport will have a chance to attend networking and training sessions at Canisius College’s Women’s Business Center – for […]

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Women’s Business Center ‘E-Network’ program expands to Niagara County
February 19, 2018

The Women’s Business Center (WBC) at Canisius College is expanding its entrepreneurial support into Niagara County by kicking off a new “E-Network Niagara” program. The program is designed specifically for […]

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WBC’s Entrepreneur of the Year – Kristen Wood – Awards Luncheon
April 18, 2017

KRISTEN WOOD With over 25 years of leadership experience in the industry, Kristen and her company Sport Nation, have a proven track record of providing unparalleled support for tournament directors who […]

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