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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) at Canisius College aims to help female entrepreneurs be successful and grow their businesses, and a new grant from KeyBank and First Niagara Foundation will support […]

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 every small- and medium-sized business across the U.S. is considering options, working through applications and waiting for money. Vescio, executive director of the Women’s Business […]

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 and eliminated discriminatory lending practices—at the time, many states, including New York, still required women to have a male co-sign any business loan. The WBO […]

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 College, 2001 Main St., Buffalo, NY. The event looks to celebrate local women business owners, as well as celebrate a business community that supports women-owned […]

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 are strong. Vescio’s parents grew up in Niagara Falls and met at Niagara University. Her grandfather founded Parmed. Sara is also a graduate of NU […]

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 free. The center, which is expanding its “E-Network” into Niagara County, is offering 10 meetings on Wednesdays from March 14 to July 25. The facilitator […]

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 female small business owners and entrepreneurs. The “E-Network” was given its name because the group sessions are designed to empower and engage the members while […]

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 stage athletic events. Sport Nation provides superior services from NY to Florida including registration, housing, ticket sales, event management, and education (with Sport Academy). Kris has […]

Women Entrepreneurs Celebrated for Contributions in Western New York BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Women’s Business Center IGNITE Awards were held for the first time at Canisius College Thursday to honor women around Western New York who are walking a different path as entrepreneurs. According to the WBC, 36 percent of businesses are owned by women […]

News 4 interviewed the Womens Business Center for National Women in Small Business Month about our work with women in all stages of business growth.