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About The E-Network Program
The ENetwork was built to Empower and Engage you while Elevating and Expanding your for-profit business. The ENetwork serves entrepreneurs at all stages of business, and business people within the community, who are looking to learn about business development, refine and master their networking skillsets and cultivate business relationships. This program serves entrepreneurs at all stages of business and business people within the community who are looking to refine and master their networking skill sets and cultivate relationships. The ENetwork group is led by our Business Development Specialist, Lynn Rybak.
Meet Your Instructor
Lynn Rybak
Ignite Session/E-Network
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.
For business owners throughout WNY who are looking to learn and practice the skills of effective networking. Refine your sales message, develop presentation skills, brainstorm with complementary businesses and learn how to be unique in your profession.
Recurring: First Wednesday of every month
Time: 11:45 am – 1:15 pm
Cost: $350 with three new additional outside networking events (You may join at any point in the year and the fee will be prorated!)
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Amanda Crotty, Coordinator, at 716-888-8280 or wbcinfo@canisius.edu
Experience the WBC
How will you benefit
You will gain incredible support from your group and knowledge from your facilitator/mentor as our very unique program offers training in business development and networking.
How it works
Meetings take place monthly for 10 months starting in September. Your ENetwork Group trainer is specially trained to implement the most effective lessons and hands-on exercises in networking.
What you will talk about
You will practice the skills of effective networking, discuss issues, refine your sales message and exchange leads. The focus is on building your business and cultivating relationships.
Interested in joining ENetwork?
During the programming year, you can attend one E-Network session free of charge as a guest. If interested, reservations are required. Please contact the WBC Office at: (716) 888-8280 or send an email at: wbcinfo@canisius.edu.
Member Benefits
ENetwork Groups are considered “WBC Members”, and as members, you will receive added benefits beyond the programming you sign up for, including:
Being a part of the WBC community—filled with inspiring and motivated women business owners
Your business and contact information listed, with a searchable function, and mapped on our WBC website
Opportunity to be paired with another member as an accountability partner
Opportunity to write a post in the WBC blog showcased on the home page of the WBC website (credited to you with a link to your website)
Opportunity to have your business successes, employment needs and events posted on the WBC social media sites
$475,000.00
Total Group Revenue 2022-2023
E-Network Events
If you would like to attend an ENetwork session once for free to see if it’s right for you, please fill out this form and we’ll contact you with more details.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Sondra Payne, AXA Advisors, LLC
The Women’s Business Center and my peers in the Forum group really bring a great perspective on continuing to grow my practice. We keep each other accountable and it’s nice to have ideas and feedback from individuals outside of the financial world.
Kristen Wood, Sports Nation
Joining the Canisius Women’s Business Center was a crucial turning point for Sport Nation, a value of which I would never underestimate.
How We Help Women
Advisory
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.
Contact The WBC to Learn more
