Wherever you are in business, we're here to help you take the next step.
Have an idea you're ready to explore? Already in business but feeling stuck? Looking for funding, customers, contracts, better marketing, or simply trying to figure out the next step in your journey?
Get FREE one-on-one support from one of our expert business advisors for personalized guidance based on where you are right now.
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The Women's Business Center at Canisius University is deeply connected across Western New York's entrepreneurial ecosystem and beyond. We offer powerful programs and resources of our own, but we also work alongside lenders, economic development organizations, business advisors, legal professionals, community partners, and other experts who can help you move forward.
Your Ignite Session helps us understand where you are so we can help you navigate what's available and connect you to the resources that make the most sense for you.
Together, you'll:
- Talk through where you are and what you're working toward
- Identify your biggest priorities, challenges, and opportunities
- Explore WBC programs and services that align with your goals
- Get connected to trusted experts, organizations, resources, and opportunities throughout our broader network
This is for you if…
You're thinking about starting.
You have an idea, or maybe several, and need help figuring out what to do first.
You're building.
You've started your business, but you're trying to turn all the pieces into something more strategic and sustainable.
You're ready to grow.
You need support navigating your next stage, whether that's customers, capital, contracts, hiring, marketing, systems, or something else entirely.
You've hit a wall.
You're working hard, but you're not sure what your next move should be.
Wherever you are, you don't need to have it all figured out before you come to us. That's what we're here for.
Find My Next Step
Lynn Rybak
Business Counselor, Women's Business Center at Canisius University
Your business doesn't exist in a vacuum, and neither should your advice. As a Business Counselor with the Women's Business Center at Canisius University, Lynn helps entrepreneurs step back, assess where they are, and determine what support will actually help them move forward.
More than simply pointing you toward a program, Lynn serves as a connector within the broader Western New York entrepreneurial ecosystem. She can help you navigate the resources available through the WBC and identify trusted community organizations, experts, and opportunities that may be relevant to your needs.
Think of Lynn as your starting point inside the WBC: someone who can listen to what's happening, ask the right questions, and help you determine where to go from here.
One conversation can create a lot of clarity.
Start with an Ignite Session. We'll help you figure out what comes next.
Schedule My Free Ignite Session