Buffalo News (New York), January 29, 2006, Sunday

Copyright 2006 The Buffalo News
Buffalo News (New York)

January 29, 2006 Sunday
FINAL EDITION

SECTION: BUSINESS; Pg. C4

HEADLINE: Business calendar

BODY:
The Business Calendar runs each Sunday in the Business section. Notices of meetings, seminars and workshops of interest to the area business community should be sent to the Business News Desk of The Buffalo News, P.O. Box 100, Buffalo, N.Y. 14240, by the preceding Thursday or faxed to 849-4587.2
>Monday
Business groups
Buffalo Executives' Association, noon-1:15 p.m., Sonoma Grille, 5050 Main St., Williamsville. Program: AFLAC. Guests welcome. Call Cheryl Samilio Meyer, 852-6916.
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Seminars and classes
Safety and Health Center, "EPA/NYS Asbestos Worker Refresher," 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Suite 118, 2495 Main St. Call 838-6850 or visit: www.thesafetyandhealthcenter.com.
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>Tuesday
Business groups
Sales Exchange Club of Buffalo, breakfast networking meeting, 8 a.m., Olympic Restaurant, 4611 Genesee St., Cheektowaga. Call Patrick Metzger, 684-8572.
Biz Link, 8-9 a.m., Chamber of the Tonawandas, 15 Webster St., North Tonawanda. Call Keith Ryan, 871-9458 or e-mail: keith@krcommunications.net.
Network in Aging of Western New York, Network with the Network breakfast event, 8:30-11 a.m., People Inc. offices, 3131 Sheridan Drive, Amherst. Panel discussion includes four delegates to the recent White House Conference on Aging. Free. Required advance registration, 829-3712 or e-mail: jll7@acsu.buffalo.edu.
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Seminars and classes
Safety and Health Center, "EPA/NYS Supervisor Refresher," 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Suite 118, 2495 Main St. Call 838-6850 or visit: www.thesafetyandhealthcenter.com.
Canisius College Distinguished Business Leaders Lecture, 4 p.m., Canisius College Grupp Fireside Lounge of the Richard E. Winter '42 Student Center, 2001 Main St. Speaker: John J. Castellani, president, Business Roundtable will present, "Policies for Economic Growth: A Business View." Free. Call 888-2162.
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>Wednesday
Professional groups
The Buffalo Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals, monthly dinner meeting, 5:15 p.m., The Fairdale Banquet Center, 672 Wehrle Drive, Amherst. Dinner, 6:15 p.m., Speaker: Nellie Brown, director of Workplace Health and Safety Program, Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Reservations, call Kathleen Shepard, 832-5803.
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Business groups
WIN--Niagara (Women in Networking), a program to help promote women-owned businesses in Niagara County, monthly meeting, 11:45 a.m., Niagara USA Chamber offices, 6311 Inducon Drive, Sanborn. Reservations, call 285-9141.
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership's Minority Business Council, "CEO to CEO" session, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Partnership offices, 665 Main St., Suite 200. Program: Attendees will ask respected minority CEOs their secrets to success. Speakers include June Hoeflich, retired executive, HSBC Bank; Sundra Ryce, president and construction manager, SLR Contracting, and Dr. Janet Sung, president, Windsong Radiology. Free. Guests welcome. Reservations, call Monique Cunningham, 852-7100, ext. 123.
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Seminars and classes
Safety and Health Center, "EPA/NYS Inspector/Management Plan Refresher," 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Suite 118, 2495 Main St. Call 838-6850 or visit: www.thesafetyandhealthcenter.com.
Niagara County Community College Office of Community Education, grant writing workshop, 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays through Feb. 15, NCCC, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn. Call 614-6470 or visit: www.niagaracc.suny.edu.
The Apartment Council of Western New York, Independent Rental Owner course, a career advancement training program, 6-10 p.m., Garden Village Apartment Community Room, 70 Garden Village Drive, Cheektowaga. Required registration, call 633-0959.
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>Thursday
Professional groups
Niagara Frontier Subcontractors Association, monthly membership meeting and Buffalo Sabres Hockey game, 7 p.m., HSBC Arena. Cost $39. Prior to the game, Hockey Night Buffet Dinner, Pearl Street Grill and Brewery, 76 Pearl St. Cost $13. Reservations, call 875-4627.
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Business groups
The Western New York Business Networking Group, 7:45 a.m., Cafe Aroma, 5229 Main St., Williamsville. New members welcome. Call 631-9572 or visit: www.wnybiznet.org.
SuccessNet Ken-Ton, 8-9 a.m., Ken-Ton Chamber Office, 3411 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Call Patti Freling, 435-7163 or e-mail: pfreling@wzrd.com.
Southtowns Business Network, networking breakfast, 8 a.m., Alton's Restaurant, 2221 Transit Road, Elma. Guests welcome. Call Darryl Stacey, 854-1808.
Rotary Club of Buffalo, noon, Harbour Club, HSBC Arena. Topic: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta. Call John McClive, 854-3397.
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Seminars and classes
Safety and Health Center, "EPA/NYS Air Sampling/Project Monitor Refresher," 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Suite 118, 2495 Main St. Call 838-6850 or visit: www.thesafetyandhealthcenter.com.
Niagara County Community College Office of Community Education, Intro to the Internet and E-mail for Seniors 55 and Older, 6-9 p.m., concludes Feb. 9, NCCC, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn. Cost $55. Call 614-6470 or visit: www.niagaracc.suny.edu.
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>Friday
Business groups
The TIP Club of Buffalo, a networking group open to business professionals, meeting, 7:30 a.m., Millennium Hotel and Resorts, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Call Tony Calandra, 897-0700, ext. 2227.
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Seminars and classes
Safety and Health Center, "EPA/NYS Project Designer Refresher," 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Suite 118, 2495 Main St. Call 838-6850 or visit: www.thesafetyandhealthcenter.com.
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>Saturday
Seminars and classes
The Apartment Council of Western New York, Certified Apartment Manager course, a 10-session career advancement training program, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Garden Village Apartment Community Room, 70 Garden Village Drive, Cheektowaga. Required registration, call 633-0959.
Niagara County Community College's SUNY State-Wide Financial Aid Day Seminar, 10 a.m. to noon, Ernest Notar Administration Building, NCCC, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn. Free. Speaker: Andy Leardini, M&T Bank. Call 614-6266.
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>Sunday
Business groups
Buffalo Cosmetology Association, Appreciation Banquet, 1 to 4 p.m., Holiday Inn-Amherst, 1881 Niagara Falls Blvd. No cost to NCA members. Reservations, call Jacqueline Hare, 863-4281.
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>Feb. 6
Professional groups
Western New York Safety Conference board of directors, 5:30 p.m., Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant, 3785 South Park Ave., Blasdell, to finalize the program for the 70th Conference and Trades Exhibits titled "Safety Links . . . Regulations, Training, Compliance," May 15, 16, 17 and 18. Call Walt Garrow, 283-4017, or visit: www.wnysc.com.
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Business groups
Speakeasy Toastmasters, 7 p.m., Mansard Inn, 3365 Abbott Road, Orchard Park. Call Joe Coughlin, 602-4977 or Mary Haden, 648-2227.
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Seminars and classes
Safety and Health Center, "EPA/NYS Asbestos Supervisor Initial," 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Feb. 10, Suite 118, 2495 Main St. Call 838-6850 or visit: www.thesafetyandhealthcenter.com.
Niagara County Community College Office of Community Education, Introduction to the Internet, 6-9 p.m., concludes Feb. 13, NCCC, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn. Cost $55. Call 614-6470 or visit: www.niagaracc.suny.edu.
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>Feb. 7
Professional groups
Buffalo Niagara Sales and Marketing Executives, sunrise seminar, 7:45 a.m., Millennium Hotel and Resorts, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Registration, 7:30 a.m. Program: "Create the Right Marketing Mix: How Are You Going to Slice Your Marketing Budget," presented by Todd Salansky of online thymesq. Cost: $15 members; $25 nonmembers. Reservations, call 662-2279 or e-mail: bnsme@bnsme.org.
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Business groups
Executive Marketing Team Chapter of Business Networking International, visitors' day, 7 a.m., Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Reservations, call Maureen Snyder, 626-2539.
Seminars and classes
SCORE, the U.S. Small Business Administration and M&T Bank, "Financial Management For Small Business" workshop, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., M&T Bank, Thruway Mall, Walden at Harlem. Cost, $25. Reservations, call 551-4301 or visit www.scorebuffalo.org.
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>Feb. 8
Seminars and classes
Clarence Community Education, "Legal Survival for Landlords" course, 6-9:30 p.m., Clarence High School, Learning Assistance Center, 9625 Main St., Clarence. Speaker: Robert Friedman, attorney/author will discuss terrorists, evictions, leases, small claims court, discrimination laws, civil liability, insurance, security deposits, elderly tenants, drugs, debt collection and lead paint. Registration, call 407-9001 or visit: www.clarenceschools.org.