Wednesday, March 4
WNY Law Center's Small Business Legal Clinic
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
28 Old Falls Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
12–2pm
FREE
The WNY Law Center's Small Business Legal Clinic offers this ongoing free event on the first Wednesday of the month in Niagara County. Advisors are happy to answer your small business questions about your business structure, leases, contracts or any other legal questions concerning your business. There’s no advance registration needed; get there, sign in and enjoy a consultation. For more information, call (716) 210-2515 or email.
Wednesday, March 11
STARTUP SERIES: CRM for Startups
UB Incubator at Baird
Baird Research Park
1576 Sweet Home Road
Conference Rooms 206/208
Amherst, NY 14228
8:30–10am
FREE
Did you know that using CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software can increase sales conversion rates by up to 300%? This seminar will cover the basics of a CRM tool, the do’s and don’ts of CRM, best practices of the CRM, as well as the options available to startups in the CRM: both free and paid. Tom Matheny, a CRM marketing analyst and Richard Peterson, the associate director of Investor & Entrepreneur Engagement, both with UB’s Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships unit will speak. Light refreshments are provided.
Wednesday, March 11
43North presents “How to Get Noticed on LinkedIn” workshop
Thin Man on Chandler
166 Chandler Street
Buffalo, NY 14207
5–7:30pm
FREE
43North, ACV Auctions and Forge Buffalo present a workshop featuring a representative from LinkedIn, who will share tips and tricks for making the most of your profile. Doors open at 5pm, workshop and networking follow, beginning at 5:30.
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Tuesday, March 17
WELLNESS SERIES: Stress Less Techniques
UB Incubator at Baird
Baird Research Park
1576 Sweet Home Road
Conference Rooms 206/208
Amherst, NY 14228
3 – 4:30pm
FREE
As an entrepreneur, stress and anxiety seem to be a part of the daily life. Join this seminar where you can learn about some best practices on managing stress, including calming breathing, muscle relaxation, and meditation. Session is led by Susan Bagdasarian, EAP coordinator for UB’s Employee Assistance Program.
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Wednesday, March 25
Startup Grind Fireside Chat
The Innovation Center
640 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
6pm
$10/some free tickets available
Startup Grind presents speaker Jack McGowan who holds multiple titles including director of the Western New York Venture Association/Buffalo Angels and project manager with Insyte Consulting. Hear McGowan talk about the ways he consults with and invests in manufacturing and startup companies in Western New York to innovate, grow and profit. Free Ticket Code: buffaloangels
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