May 2012 News

News and Notes

A HAPPY HOUR INDEED
BN360 and B_Team Buffalo couldn’t be more thrilled with the success of our popular charity/networking event Happy Hour For-A-Cause. An intimate fundraiser to raise awareness and support for community organizations has blossomed into popular social events with business networking opportunities for Buffalo Niagara’s young professionals.

Over the last few months, we have watched our Happy Hours grow and attract hundreds of young professionals from varying fields and backgrounds, united to support organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Theatre of Youth, Torn Space Theater, Heart of the City Neighborhoods, the Morlock Foundation and most recently the Hispanic American Veterans Memorial Fund of WNY. Together we have welcomed many new faces, networked our way into new opportunities, attracted volunteers to causes that could benefit from a few extra hands and raised thousands in charitable contributions for local agencies – and our work isn’t done yet.

On June 14, BN360 will welcome warmer weather at Summer Bash For-A-Cause in the garden of the Ronald McDonald House. Guests will enjoy an evening filled with food, drinks and fun, while working to raise awareness and funding for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York (RMHCWNY). The evening will also include chances to sign up for RMHCWNY volunteer initiatives and be entered to win prizes. For more information or to register, follow this link. See you there!

MENTORS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
This summer Buffalo Niagara 360 will partner with the University at Buffalo’s Liberty Partnerships Program (UB LLP) to provide inner city high school students with the opportunity to gain real life work experience through the UB LLP’s Summer Work Shadow Program.

The Summer Work Shadow Program is a unique job-related experience provided to high school students entering the 11th and 12th grades in the fall of 2012. This program gives select students the opportunity to train for and participate in the community workforce. This enrichment experience begins with a two-week training initiative centered in workplace etiquette and ethics and culminates with the application of learned skills in a real work setting. UB LLP is currently seeking business leaders and professionals who can host students during the summer to learn how to apply the skills and experience they have learned, making them better prepared for future work experiences.

Mentoring can be one of the most satisfying and rewarding experiences you'll ever have and the summer can be just the right time to do it. If you’re interested in learning more about the UB LLP’s Summer Work Shadow Program or how to take advantage of this opportunity, contact Ramone Alexander, Project Director, UB LLP by phone at (716)829–3190 or by email at raa1@buffalo.edu

THE PARTNERSHIP IS HIRING
We’re seeking a relationship builder to join our team as a Business Development Associate. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in consultative selling, and will build an extensive network of decision makers and business executives to recruit growing, locally-based companies within our regional target industries as Partnership investors. Learn more on our Employment Page.

In the Spotlight

Jessica Reyome, Freed Maxick LLP
Recently joined the Buffalo ABL group as a field examiner.

Elizabeth A. Vealey, CPA, MBA, Key Private Bank
Has been appointed to the Buffalo Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors.

Upcoming Events

May 10 Ι Government UNPLUGGED: Senator Tim Kennedy
Get up close and personal with one of our region’s youngest and most dynamic political leaders, Senator Tim Kennedy, as host Dan Oliverio, of Hodgson Russ LLP, places him in the hot seat for this month’s Government UNPLUGGED.
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May 15 Ι Execs Connect
Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with regional leaders, decision makers and young professionals. Executive networkers will be in the room collecting business cards with everyone they meet to be entered for a chance to win a grand prize. The more you network, the better your chances are to win.
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May 21 Ι Medaille Business Leadership Series
Medaille’s third in a three-part series, facilitated by faculty and alumni from Medaille College's Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, will wrap up at the end of this month with a review of information from the first two courses, covering topics in DiSC Assessment and the Big Five. Instructors will go over individual results of distributed assessments and provide an overview of how to best utilize the results of both assessments.
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June 8 Ι Educational Seminar: Manage Your Business Costs Through Compensation Plans
A must-attend for business owners, CEOs and CFOs. Reap the rewards of business ownership by managing your business finances with a focus on compensation plans. Learn about key employee retention and managing your 401K responsibilities. Panel members include Anthony Tomasula, Vice President of PPS Pension Services and Peter Bradley of Hodgson Russ LLP.
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June 14 Ι Summer Bash For-A-Cause
Join BN360 as we celebrate the 2nd Annual Summer Bash For-A-Cause to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY (RMHCWNY). Enjoy drinks, music and hors d’ oeuvres while you network into the evening in the gardens of the Ronald McDonald House. Opportunities to sign up for volunteer initiatives will be available. Bring a friend and enjoy an evening with the board of directors and staff of RMHCWNY.
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June 22 Ι ATHENA Encore: Summer Symposium
Join the Partnership for the ATHENA Encore: Summer Symposium at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott. Guests will enjoy a “progressive lunch” featuring table hosts from the Athena and Woman to Woman Mentoring programs, keynote address by Gail Grimmett, senior vice president of Delta Air Lines, and afternoon cocktails and activities on the Marriott patio.
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Strategic Partner News and Volunteer Opportunities

May 12 • Buffalo Museum of Science Presents: Beerology
Beerology is back for the fourth year at the Buffalo Museum of Science. This year's event will feature 17 beer vendors and counting and include a new "Science of a Hangover" program that will test theories like - Does hair of the dog really work? The Science Museum is in search of volunteers to assist with pouring duties for this event (21 & over only). Volunteers will receive free tickets and a thank you gift for participating.
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May 17 • Ad Club of Buffalo Presents: Peter Shankman - The Next Revolution Will Happen in Your Pocket
Entrepreneur. Adventurist. Social Media Mad Man. Revolutionist. Enjoy a riveting presentation by internationally-known Advertising and PR Guru Peter Shankman. Shankman will speak on how companies profit by putting customer service first, branding and messaging second and marketing and social media third. BN360 Members receive a special discount on admission; enter code BN360 when registering.
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May 31 • WNY Alumni Network Happy Hour
Join the WNY Alumni Associations of Buffalo State College, the University at Buffalo, College at Brockport, Daemen College, Medaille College and Niagara University, for a one of a kind networking event designed to provide WNY alums with an enjoyable and uniquely diverse networking experience. RSVP’s can be submitted via respective institution’s office of Alumni Relations or by contacting Kevin Bates by phone at (716)880–2526 or by email at kevin.w.bates@medaille.edu.
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June 2 • Heart of the City Neighborhoods 3rd Annual Kickball Tournament
Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc. (HOCN) will host its 3rd Annual Kickball Tournament on Saturday, June 2nd at 12 p.m. in LaSalle Park. This fundraiser is an effort to support neighborhood revitalization and enjoy a healthy kickoff to the summer, featuring local organizations, community members, friends, and family from across Western New York. Sign up your team today!
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