BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//West Seneca Chamber of Commerce - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:West Seneca Chamber of Commerce X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://westseneca.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for West Seneca Chamber of Commerce REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220812T132431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T160953Z UID:20833-1660917600-1660923000@westseneca.org SUMMARY:Fitness Court Launch DESCRIPTION:At 2 p.m. Friday\, Aug. 19\, the Town of West Seneca will host a Fitness Court Launch at the new Fitness Court located in the West Seneca Soccer Park on Seneca Street. This will be a fun way to bring the community together to introduce a new community asset and wellness opportunity at our Soccer Park!\n\n\n\nWe invite members of the Chamber of Commerce to join us on this exciting day as Launch Ambassadors. This press conference will kick off with a ribbon cutting and demonstration on how to use the stations within the Fitness Court. Then\, there will be a fitness challenge followed by a community fitness class.\n\n\n\nTentative schedule:\n• 1:30 p.m. Meet Up\n• 2 p.m. Remarks & Ribbon Cutting\n• 2:15 p.m. Demonstration at Each Station\n• 2:25 p.m. Fitness Challenge\n• 2:45 p.m. Community Fitness Class (35 Minutes)\n\n\n\nWe’re looking for community/business leaders to sign up for the fitness challenge so we can have two teams of seven people. To participate or if you have any questions\, please contact Amelia Greenan at 558-3202 or the Chamber office at 674-4900. URL:https://westseneca.org/event/fitness-court-launch/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220603T134559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T134559Z UID:20731-1660219200-1660222800@westseneca.org SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: Crimes Involving Cryptocurrency - A New Territory for Cyber Scammers
 DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 11\, 2022\n12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  \nAbout this event:  \nReady to jump into cryptocurrency? So are some opportunistic criminals who want your money. Hear a brief overview of cryptocurrency from an investigator’s perspective\, plus details from a local case where someone lost millions of dollars.  \nRegister Here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6777827702334982411 URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-crimes-involving-cryptocurrency-a-new-territory-for-cyber-scammers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220715T140511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T140511Z UID:20803-1660147200-1660150800@westseneca.org SUMMARY:Chamber Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Monthly Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting\, 4 p.m. Wednesday\, Aug. 10. Board members only\, please. URL:https://westseneca.org/event/chamber-board-of-directors-meeting-33/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220617T132001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T132001Z UID:20759-1659522600-1659551400@westseneca.org SUMMARY:Chamber Golf Tournament DESCRIPTION:31st annual West Seneca Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at Harvest Hill\, Wednesday\, Aug. 3. Registration at 10:30 a.m.\, lunch at 11 a.m.\, shotgun start at noon. $500 per foursome ($125 per golfer). Foursomes and sponsorships still available. Includes lunch\, dinner\, beverages\, snacks\, 18 holes\, cart\, gifts\, prizes\, raffles\, auctions and much more! Please call the Chamber at 674-4900 for details. URL:https://westseneca.org/event/chamber-golf-tournament/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220711T160921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T160921Z UID:20799-1659459600-1659474000@westseneca.org SUMMARY:National Night Out DESCRIPTION:Stop by the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce table during National Night Out\, 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday\, Aug. 2\, in the Erie 1 BOCES parking lot\, 355 Harlem Road. URL:https://westseneca.org/event/national-night-out-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220711T130305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T130708Z UID:20795-1658836800-1658840400@westseneca.org SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: Empire State Development - COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program DESCRIPTION:Join the BBB of Upstate New York as they welcome experts from Empire State Development to help you navigate this new program. \nBBB’s Melanie McGovern welcomes Kevin Flynn\, Senior Advisor\, Policy & Operations\, and Paul Matrose\, Director\, Economic Incentives from Empire State Development to discuss the $250 million COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program. The program provides financial assistance to New York State small businesses burdened with a range of operational costs stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic\, from structural changes and building upgrades to health-related supplies and materials. \nIt offers qualifying businesses relief from the added economic burden by providing tax credits to help reduce the pandemic-related financial impact. There will be a short presentation followed by a live Q&A session. This event will be recorded. \nDate: Tuesday\, July 26\, 2022\nTime: 12 to 1 p.m.\nClick here to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrc-CoqDwpGNLqrJMmXIdr4ODZiUl3Yujy URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-empire-state-development-covid-19-capital-costs-tax-credit-program/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T180500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T213000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220221T155711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T155711Z UID:19975-1658599500-1658611800@westseneca.org SUMMARY:West Seneca Day with the Buffalo Bisons DESCRIPTION:The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce is planning West Seneca Day at Sahlen Field in downtown Buffalo on Saturday\, July 23\, when the Buffalo Bisons take on the Rochester Red Wings at 6:05 p.m. The event is open to both Chamber members and nonmembers of all ages. \nTickets for the event are $25 which includes your game ticket\, hot dog\, pop and popcorn. Also on July 23\, the first 3\,000 fans through the Swan Street gate will receive a free bobblehead! \n“We’re inviting the entire community to come out and celebrate America’s favorite pastime with your West Seneca friends\, neighbors\, business owners and organizational leaders\,” said Joe Kirchmyer\, executive director of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce. “I’m looking forward to seeing a lot of familiar faces\, meeting some new friends\, cheering on the Bisons and picking up a new bobblehead for my collection!” \nTo order tickets for West Seneca Day with the Buffalo Bisons\, please contact the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce at 674-4900 or visit the Chamber office in the West Seneca Community Center & Library at 1300 Union Road. Businesses or organizations interested in sponsoring the event can also contact the Chamber for more information. URL:https://westseneca.org/event/west-seneca-day-with-the-buffalo-bisons-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220603T134508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T134508Z UID:20729-1658404800-1658408400@westseneca.org SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: Starting Small - Tips and Tricks for Low-Cost Cyber Solutions for Your Home or Business DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 21\, 2022 12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  \nAbout this event:  \nYou know it’s important to beef up your cyber habits at home and work\, but options can seem overwhelming and expensive. Learn tips and tricks for low-cost cyber solutions that are simple\, yet critical.  \nRegister Here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1430456254739274255 URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-starting-small-tips-and-tricks-for-low-cost-cyber-solutions-for-your-home-or-business/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220609T174244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T174244Z UID:20751-1657728000-1657731600@westseneca.org SUMMARY:Chamber Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Monthly Board of Directors meeting 4 p.m. Wednesday\, July 13\, Community Center & Library. Board members only\, please. URL:https://westseneca.org/event/chamber-board-of-directors-meeting-32/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220614T173103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T173103Z UID:20757-1657616400-1657620000@westseneca.org SUMMARY:One-minute networking event DESCRIPTION:The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce will host one of its popular one-minute networking events from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday\, July 12\, in the large meeting room of the West Seneca Community Center & Library\, 1300 Union Road\, West Seneca. The event is open to both Chamber members and nonmembers\, and reservations are required. \n“We call these meetings a ‘one-minute networking event’ because all attendees have approximately one minute to introduce themselves and give a brief update on their business or organization as we go around the room\,” said Joe Kirchmyer\, executive director of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce. “These events were very popular before the pandemic\, so we’re hoping to see everyone come back to the table as we begin to schedule more in-person events.” \nIn addition to having a one-minute spotlight\, attendees will also have an opportunity to network with other business and organizational leaders following the meeting. \nFor more information or to RSVP for the July 12 networking event\, please call the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce at 674-4900 or email director@westseneca.org. For more information on the Chamber\, please visit westseneca.org. You can also follow the organization on Facebook for frequent updates. URL:https://westseneca.org/event/one-minute-networking-event-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220603T134356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T134356Z UID:20727-1656590400-1656594000@westseneca.org SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: Scam Tools for Sale - Awareness and Prevention to Keep from Clicking on Malicious Links
 DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 30\, 2022\n12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  \nAbout this event:  \nWhile we’re always concerned about sophisticated hackers\, low-tech scammers can buy an online toolkit – known as a phishing or phish kit – to make it easier for them to manipulate you online. Get the inside scoop on how phish kits are designed and deployed and how you can avoid clicking on links created by criminals.  \nRegister Here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1830542147807730447 URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-scam-tools-for-sale-awareness-and-prevention-to-keep-from-clicking-on-malicious-links/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220606T181413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T181413Z UID:20746-1656410400-1656414000@westseneca.org SUMMARY:Free Cybersecurity Workshop DESCRIPTION:The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce will offer a free online Zoom workshop titled Cybersecurity Alphabet Soup from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday\, June 28. Presenting will be Tanner Sanderson of West Seneca-based SynchroNet Industries. The event is open to both Chamber members and nonmembers. \nSecuring your computers and network is more complex than ever. You have the choice of AV\, EDR\, MDR\, XDR and more. How can you decide what you really need from this cybersecurity alphabet soup? In this presentation\, Sanderson will explain the security acronyms to help you break through the jargon and identify the best options for your organization. He’ll conclude with a short\, engaging video highlighting critical learning points\, as well as a Q&A session. \nPre-registration is required. To RSVP\, please call or email the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce at 674-4900\, ext. 1\, or director@westseneca.org. URL:https://westseneca.org/event/free-cybersecurity-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220505T170541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T170541Z UID:20686-1654776900-1654781400@westseneca.org SUMMARY:Chamber Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Monthly Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting\, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday\, June 9\, in the large meeting room of the West Seneca Community Center & Library\, 1300 Union Road. Board members only\, please. URL:https://westseneca.org/event/chamber-board-of-directors-meeting-31/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220520T131002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T131002Z UID:20714-1654246800-1654250400@westseneca.org SUMMARY:Ribbon-cutting at ConnectLife DESCRIPTION:Ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the expansion of the ConnectLife facility in the Southgate Plaza\, 9 a.m. Friday\, June 3. URL:https://westseneca.org/event/ribbon-cutting-at-connectlife/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220510T142834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T142834Z UID:20704-1654074000-1654092000@westseneca.org SUMMARY:Community Food Drive Opening Day DESCRIPTION:In an effort to assist and help replenish our local food pantries\, the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce will host its second Community Food Drive of 2022. This one will take place throughout the month of June. \n“With inflation and skyrocketing gas prices\, it just not getting any easier on our local families and food pantries\,” said Joe Kirchmyer\, executive director of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce. “Our January Community Food Drive was a great success and helped restock eight local food pantries\, but when we were done distributing all that we collected\, we were contacted by additional food pantries. The need is year-round.” \nTo encourage donations\, all donors will be entered into a random drawing for West Seneca-themed retail products\, courtesy of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce. Any other businesses or organizations that would like to donate prizes should contact the Chamber at 674-4900. \nNonperishable food items and personal care products can be dropped off at the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce office in the West Seneca Community Center & Library\, 1300 Union Road\, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Pick-ups for larger donations can be arranged by contacting the Chamber of Commerce at 674-4900. Please check all expiration dates as we cannot distribute expired products! \nSecondary drop-off locations include Armstrong’s Barber Shop\, 2852 Seneca St.; GEICO Local Office West Seneca in the Southgate Plaza; M&T Bank Southgate Plaza Branch; and West Seneca Pizza\, 16 French Lea Road. URL:https://westseneca.org/event/community-food-drive-opening-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220315T171803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T165753Z UID:20592-1653580800-1653591600@westseneca.org SUMMARY:Opening Day of the 2022 West Seneca Farmers' Market DESCRIPTION:Our popular West Seneca Farmers’ Market\, brought to you though a unique partnership of the Town of West Seneca and West Seneca Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Western New York Federal Credit Union\, kicks off its 16-week season on Thursday\, May 26! Located on the hill at the corner of Union Road and Main Street\, adjacent to Town Hall\, the market will run from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday evenings through Sept. 15\, weather permitting. There will be no market on June 23 due to West Seneca Community Days. Look for farmers\, food producers\, artisans\, food trucks\, yoga classes\, picnic tables\, nonprofit participation\, entertainment and more each week! URL:https://westseneca.org/event/opening-day-of-the-2022-west-seneca-farmers-market/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220510T133841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T133841Z UID:20699-1652436000-1652439600@westseneca.org SUMMARY:WNY Federal Credit Union Groundbreaking DESCRIPTION:Groundbreaking event for expansion of WNY Federal Credit Union\, 1937 Union Road\, at 10 a.m. Friday\, May 13. URL:https://westseneca.org/event/wny-federal-credit-union-groundbreaking/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220315T171554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T171554Z UID:20590-1652357700-1652362200@westseneca.org SUMMARY:Chamber Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Monthly Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting\, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday\, May 12\, in the large meeting room of the West Seneca Community Center & Library\, 1300 Union Road. Board members only\, please. URL:https://westseneca.org/event/chamber-board-of-directors-meeting-30/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220425T163421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T163421Z UID:20675-1652094000-1652115600@westseneca.org SUMMARY:Tech Savvy Ribbon-cutting & Grand Opening DESCRIPTION:A ribbon-cutting and grand opening event will take place at 11 a.m. Monday\, May 9\, at the new location of Tech Savvy at 3768 Seneca St.\, West Seneca.  \nFounded in 2014\, Tech Savvy is a locally owned IT company specializing in cloud\, collaboration\, computer\, data\, email\, network\, server\, security\, video and hardware services. Light refreshments will be provided at the May 9 event. A West Seneca Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting will take place at 11 a.m. sharp. \nFor more information on Tech Savvy\, please visit their website at techwny.com\, call (716) 217-0704 or email info@techwny.com. You can also follow Tech Savvy on Facebook for frequent updates. URL:https://westseneca.org/event/tech-savvy-ribbon-cutting-grand-opening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T143000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220427T133257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T133257Z UID:20677-1651757400-1651761000@westseneca.org SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: Social Media Basics for Small Businesses DESCRIPTION:1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday\, May 5. \nJoin BBB’s Josh Planos and Melanie McGovern as they walk through social media basics for small businesses\, including: \n\nKeeping your accounts protected\nContent ideas\nGeneral “housekeeping” to make sure customers can find you\nPromoting your BBB Accreditation and more!\n\nThey will have a short presentation\, then open it up for your questions. \nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqdeqvpjsjE93hpPoRpNCMvxQw5OyRPuOj URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-social-media-basics-for-small-businesses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220221T155512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T165621Z UID:19973-1651651200-1651658400@westseneca.org SUMMARY:Women In Business Breakfast DESCRIPTION:After being cancelled in 2020 and transitioned to a Zoom event in 2021 due to the COVID pandemic\, the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce’s annual Women In Business event will return to The Columns Banquet Center on Wednesday\, May 4\, as a breakfast event! \nThe Columns Banquet Center is located at 2221 Transit Road\, Elma. Doors will open at 8 a.m. for registration\, with a breakfast buffet served at 8:30 a.m. \nWest Seneca Chamber of Commerce members who operate women-owned and women-managed businesses or organizations are invited to host informational tables during the event. Any Chamber members meeting this criteria are invited to contact the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce to reserve a vendor table. Vendor tables are limited and will be offered on a first come\, first served basis. \nAlso during the event\, the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce will hold a basket auction and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets for the breakfast are priced at $25; tickets for the basket auction and raffles are extra and proceeds will benefit future West Seneca Chamber of Commerce programming. \nFor more information about the breakfast or to become an event sponsor at just $200\, please contact the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce at 674-4900 or stop by the Chamber office in the West Seneca Community Center & Library at 1300 Union Road. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. \nTo order tickets for the breakfast event\, please call the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce at 674-4900. \nTo host a women-owned/managed business vendor table at the event\, please call 674-4900. Please note that vendor space is limited\, so act quickly! We are asking each vendor hosting an informational table to supply an item for the basket auction. \nAny business\, organization or individual wishing to donate an item for the basket auction is asked to call 674-4900 to arrange drop-off at the Chamber office or pick-up at your location. Prizes should be valued at $25 or more. \nFor more information on the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce\, a nonprofit\, independent business organization serving West Seneca\, South Buffalo and beyond\, please follow the Chamber on Facebook for frequent updates. \n(UPDATE: We would like to thank the sponsors of our 2022 Women In Business breakfast\, including Blutusk Tech\, Clarity Group of NY Inc.\, Empire One Federal Credit Union\, GEICO Local Office West Seneca\, M&T Bank Southgate Plaza Branch\, Northwest Bank and Western New York Federal Credit Union!) URL:https://westseneca.org/event/women-in-business-breakfast/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220328T164053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T164053Z UID:20613-1650704400-1650715200@westseneca.org SUMMARY:Planting Trees: A How-to Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Buffalo Green Fund\, Re-Tree and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County are hosting a course titled Planting Trees: A How-to Workshop\, as a part of their ongoing effort to recognize Erie County’s 200th anniversary. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday\, April 23\, in the large meeting room of the West Seneca Community Center & Library\, 1300 Union Road. \nAttendees will learn how trees promote better air quality and quality of life\, how to select the right tree for the right location\, proper planting techniques and more. All attendees will also receive a free one-year membership to the University Heights Tool Library ensuring they have all the tools they need to plant trees.  \nThe course is free of charge and open to the public through the generous financial support of the Baird Foundation and Erie County. Those who wish to attend are asked to email their name\, email address and phone number to info@BuffaloGreenFund.org.  \nBeginning April 30\, event partners will begin planting 200 trees on city streets and in county parks through major plantings to commemorate Erie County’s 200th anniversary.  \nThe morning will end with a tree planting on the grounds of the West Seneca Community Center at approximately 11:30 a.m. Host of the workshop is the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce.  URL:https://westseneca.org/event/planting-trees-a-how-to-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T104500 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220404T132010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T132010Z UID:20621-1650447000-1650451500@westseneca.org SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: Cybersecurity with the FBI and CISA DESCRIPTION:Small Businesses Make Big Targets: Why Maintaining Your Company’s Cybersecurity Is So Important! \n9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday\, April 20 \nNo company is too small to be potentially hacked or targeted by a cyber-criminal. A false sense of security might make you an easier victim. \nOur nation is experiencing a heightened emphasis on cybersecurity related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict\, but what does that mean for a small business? \nIn this webinar\, gain insight and answers — in understandable terminology — from the FBI\, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)\, and Better Business Bureau. \nRegister here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/63595075138398222 URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-cybersecurity-with-the-fbi-and-cisa/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220315T171505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T171505Z UID:20588-1649938500-1649943000@westseneca.org SUMMARY:Chamber Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Monthly Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting\, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday\, April 14\, in the large meeting room of the West Seneca Community Center & Library\, 1300 Union Road. Board members only\, please. URL:https://westseneca.org/event/chamber-board-of-directors-meeting-29/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220328T170843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T125343Z UID:20616-1649156400-1649178000@westseneca.org SUMMARY:Ribbon-cutting at Freewheel Bike Shop DESCRIPTION:Please join the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon-cutting event at 11 a.m. Tuesday\, April 5\, to celebrate the grand opening of Freewheel Bike Shop\, 4184 Seneca Street (corner of Mill Road)\, Suite 103\, West Seneca. The ribbon-cutting will take place at 11 a.m. sharp\, with an open house at the new business continuing until 5 p.m. Weather permitting\, a group bike ride will leave the store at 5 p.m. URL:https://westseneca.org/event/ribbon-cutting-at-freewheel-bike-shop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220307T190406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T190406Z UID:20355-1648630800-1648634400@westseneca.org SUMMARY:Erie County Grant Seminar DESCRIPTION:The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce will host a seminar to help explain several grants currently being offered to Erie County businesses and nonprofit organizations. This free event\, open to Chamber members and nonmembers\, will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday\, March 30\, in the large meeting room within the West Seneca Community Center & Library\, 1300 Union Road\, West Seneca. Registration will begin at 8:45 a.m. \nVicki Haas\, business assistance specialist\, Office of Economic Development\, Erie County Environment & Planning\, will offer information on Erie County’s Storefront Revitalization Program\, Micro-Enterprise Loan/Grant program\, ErieNet Broadband Initiative and the Cultural Funding Program. Informational handouts will also be available during the presentation. \nSeating is limited and RSVPs are required for this very important seminar. To RSVP\, please call the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce at 674-4900. Light refreshments will be served.  URL:https://westseneca.org/event/erie-county-grant-seminar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220307T191241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T191241Z UID:20359-1647864000-1647867600@westseneca.org SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: Online Sports Betting - Protecting Your Employees\, Your Business and Your Identity DESCRIPTION:Monday\, March 21\, 2022\n12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nNow that online sports gambling is legal in New York State\, it’s time to take steps to protect your business\, identity\, and to educate your employees. \nJoin BBB as they welcome experts from the New York Council on Problem Gambling and Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Rochester for this informative session. \nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdOmoqzgqHNW_64IiEwojYQJEmLvNHxoI?_x_zm_rtaid=YUCjEBB6TtWKacMtkayuXg.1646680332468.7f02bb034c371a79bb88c891785cf9e4&_x_zm_rhtaid=454 URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-online-sports-betting-protecting-your-employees-your-business-and-your-identity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220307T190959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T190959Z UID:20357-1647432000-1647435600@westseneca.org SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: Customer Reviews 2.0 - What You Need to Know! DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 16\, 2022\n12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nEvery year\, more importance is placed on customer reviews. And it’s not only what people are saying about your business\, it’s how you respond that matters now more than ever. \nJoin BBB’s Melanie McGovern as they go through the latest data and information on the importance of customer reviews\, and how and when to respond. \nThis session will be recorded so if you cannot attend\, please register for the link. \nRegister here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/876545384708034829?ei=535920&eri=93314916&dsi=1716002&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Share%3A+Upcoming+BBB+Webinars+for+March%21&utm_source=sp&sp_tag=Register+Here%21&sp_pvosi=73970 URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-customer-reviews-2-0-what-you-need-to-know/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220128T145939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T150052Z UID:19263-1646989200-1647010800@westseneca.org SUMMARY:ConnectLife Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:Chamber-sponsored blood drive to take place on March 11. URL:https://westseneca.org/event/connectlife-blood-drive-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T124857 CREATED:20220128T145817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T145817Z UID:19261-1646914500-1646919000@westseneca.org SUMMARY:Chamber Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Chamber Board of Directors Meeting\, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday\, March 10\, West Seneca Community Center & Library. Board members only\, please. URL:https://westseneca.org/event/chamber-board-of-directors-meeting-28/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR