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Is the Cooperative Businesses Model Right for Me?

Join the Women’s Business Center and Cooperation Buffalo for a webinar about cooperative businesses on April 17th from noon – 1 p.m.

During the webinar, we will discuss:

  • What a worker co-op is
  • Why co-ops are a viable option
  • How you can be a part of strengthening Buffalo’s growing co-op community

During our workshop, we will answer these questions:

  • What does Cooperation Buffalo do?
  • Why economic democracy and why now?
  • What is a cooperative and is worker ownership right for me and my business?
  • How do I start a worker coop, or how do I convert an existing business to worker ownership?
  • What financing options are available?

This webinar is free and open to all!  Registration is required by clicking here.

Submitted by: Amanda Crotty, Coordinator, Women’s Business Center

 

Women’s Business Center Hosts Sip & Shop Excursion

The Women’s Business Center is hosting it’s first ever Sip & Shop Extravaganza on March 2, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Make a toast at Coco Bar & Bistro (must be 21+) with other shoppers before being chauffeured around town in limo busses to women-owned stores featuring products such as home goods, gift items, craft supplies, accessories, snacks and more on  the Women’s Business Center.
Early bird tickets are now available.  Purchase yours here: https://givebutter.com/J71MBo
Submitted by: The Women’s Business Center 

WBC Presents “AI in Small Business”

Please join us as we wrap up the program year with a panel on “AI in Small Business: Harnessing Strengths, Overcoming Weaknesses, Seizing Opportunities, Identify Threats.”

Come learn how AI can help you and your business as well as the threats it can pose.  You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about our Advisory Group programs.  Classes start in September. Don’t miss this chance to learn more and to apply for the cohort group that best fits you and your business needs whether you are launching, growing or expanding your business.

Attendance is free; registration is required. Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar for those who are of legal drinking age.

Don’t miss this opportunity!  Register here.

Submitted by: Amanda Crotty, coordinator, Women’s Business Center

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