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Sara Vescio
Executive Director
Sara leads the Center with a vision to create connections and collaborations that support economic opportunities, and programs that drive business growth, for women through all stages of business ownership.

Lynn Rybak
Lynn guides business owners/ professionals to communicate their message within the group as well as in the business community by teaching the skills of effective networking, refining their branding message and practicing sales techniques.

LaToya Fonville
Advisory Group: Launch
Within the Advisory Groups LaToya helps our clients within their first year of business and launching ideas phase. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University at Buffalo. LaToya discovered that her passion was teaching, training, and preaching–while inspiring others to discover their purpose in life as well.

Cheri Carter
Advisory Group: Grow
Cheri Carter is an accomplished, entrepreneurial business leader with a diverse background in empowering teams to address organizational challenges impacting growth and profitability. Her business experience is multifaceted and spans across many business functions: Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Marketing and Engineering.

Lisa Churakos
E-Commerce Business Builder
Lisa is a web developer with expertise in E-Commerce, LMS, & Sales funnels. She’s helped over 200 small businesses across NYS build and launch E-Commerce businesses. She specializes in WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, LifterLMS, and Learndash.

Meghan Leith
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Launch, Grow, Elevate & Master your business with our advisory and mentorship groups. We have four categories based on specific stages of business development.
Business Development
The ENetwork serves entrepreneurs at all stages of business, who are looking to learn about business development, refine and master their networking skillsets and cultivate business relationships.
Finance
The WBC works with entrepreneurs to understand their business financing needs and identify viable options for financing. Clients receive assistance in compiling an effective financial plan through one-on-one consultations from lenders and through seminars on SBA financing options.
Training
The Women’s Business Center is always here to support you and meet you where you are. There are a range of our on demand courses you can take on your own time and at your own pace.
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