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SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: Grow with Google Partner Webinar Series - Make Your Website Work for You
DESCRIPTION:During this webinar\, we will discuss how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one\, this workshop will help. \nRegistration link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/40475634459697167
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-grow-with-google-partner-webinar-series-make-your-website-work-for-you/
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SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: Three Things Employers Need to Know About COVID-19 and the Workplace in 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join the Better Business Bureau as they welcome Joseph Brown\, an attorney with Hurwitz and Fine (A BBB Accredited Business) specializing in employment and labor law\, as he outlines changes to New York State’s sick leave\, vaccines\, and COVID-19 policies and your employees. \nRegistration link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regi…/1401931614204919824
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-three-things-employers-need-to-know-about-covid-19-and-the-workplace-in-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T121500
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SUMMARY:Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:West Seneca Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting via Zoom\, 12:15 p.m. Thursday\, Feb. 11. Board members only\, please.
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/chamber-board-of-directors-meeting-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T120000
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SUMMARY:BBB/SBA Partner Webinar: PPP Updates and Loan Forgiveness Information
DESCRIPTION:Join Better Business Bureau as we welcome Dan Rickman and Greg Lindberg from the U.S. Small Business Administration to learn about Paycheck Protection Program updates and information to help you in filing your loan forgiveness. There will be a presentation followed by Q&A.\n\nRegistration link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/771606886768185616
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-sba-partner-webinar-ppp-updates-and-loan-forgiveness-information/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210208T170000
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SUMMARY:ConnectLife Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce and ConnectLife are teaming up for four West Seneca blood drives in February\, with donors eligible to win a variety of great prizes! \nBlood drives will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday\, Feb. 1\, 8 and 22\, and 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday\, Feb. 25. All of the blood drives will take place at ConnectLife’s Southgate Donation Center\, 984 Union Road\, West Seneca. \n“There continues to be tremendous need for blood donations during this challenging time\, and one donation will save three lives right here in Western New York\,” said Joe Kirchmyer\, executive director of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce. “We’re asking businesses\, organizations and residents in West Seneca and beyond to support this effort and ensure a stable community blood supply.” \nAll presenting donors during the blood drives will be entered into a raffle for a $250 Home Depot gift card courtesy of ConnectLife and Home Depot\, and two Buffalo cutting boards courtesy of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce and Shell Fab Countertops & Casework. The business or organization with the most donors will win lunch courtesy of Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill! \nTo schedule your donation time\, please visit ConnectLifeGiveBlood.org or call 529-4270 to make an appointment.
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/connectlife-blood-drive-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
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SUMMARY:Zoom Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce will host a Zoom networking event from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday\, Feb. 2. The online meeting will be open to both Chamber members and nonmembers. \nAttendees will have a minute or two to introduce themselves and provide an update on the current status of their business or organization. It’s a format that has proven successful in the past\, both online and in-person. \n“We wanted to bring everyone back to the table\, and our one-minute networking events are always a lot of fun and usually end with new business-to-business connections and referrals being made\,” said Joe Kirchmyer\, executive director of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce. “We haven’t been able to connect a lot with our members recently due to the ongoing Covid crisis\, so we’re really looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and maybe a few new ones as well!” \nTo register for this free event\, please call the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce at 674-4900 or email director@westseneca.org. Log-in credentials for the Zoom event will be sent to participants closer to the date of the event.
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/zoom-networking-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210201T130000
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SUMMARY:ConnectLife Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce and ConnectLife are teaming up for four West Seneca blood drives in February\, with donors eligible to win a variety of great prizes!  \nBlood drives will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday\, Feb. 1\, 8 and 22\, and 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday\, Feb. 25. All of the blood drives will take place at ConnectLife’s Southgate Donation Center\, 984 Union Road\, West Seneca. \n“There continues to be tremendous need for blood donations during this challenging time\, and one donation will save three lives right here in Western New York\,” said Joe Kirchmyer\, executive director of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce. “We’re asking businesses\, organizations and residents in West Seneca and beyond to support this effort and ensure a stable community blood supply.” \nAll presenting donors during the blood drives will be entered into a raffle for a $250 Home Depot gift card courtesy of ConnectLife and Home Depot\, and two Buffalo cutting boards courtesy of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce and Shell Fab Countertops & Casework. The business or organization with the most donors will win lunch courtesy of Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill! \nTo schedule your donation time\, please visit ConnectLifeGiveBlood.org or call 529-4270 to make an appointment.
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/connectlife-blood-drive-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20210114T141213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T141442Z
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SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: PPP & EIDL Update
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deputy District Director of the Syracuse District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration\, Daniel Rickman\, for an interactive webinar from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday\, Jan. 19\, on updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)\, initial guidance on the targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Advance\, and Shuttered Venue Relief. \nThis webinar is brought to you by the Upstate Minority Economic Alliance\, the WISE Women’s Business Center at Syracuse University\, and Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York. Please click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cares-act-2021-ppp-and-eidl-update-tickets-136299103287
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-ppp-eidl-update/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T164620Z
UID:11860-1610626500-1610631000@westseneca.org
SUMMARY:Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:West Seneca Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting via Zoom\, 12:15 p.m. Thursday\, Jan. 14. Board members only\, please.
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/chamber-board-meeting-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20210106T140833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T140833Z
UID:12013-1610539200-1610544600@westseneca.org
SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: Navigating Your 2020 Taxes
DESCRIPTION:Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York Webinar: Navigating Your 2020 Taxes\, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday\, Jan. 13. \n\n\n \n\n\nThe 2020 tax year will present unique challenges for many businesses\, with several legislative bills passed during the year related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Join the BBB as they welcome Jon Pellish\, CPA and Partner at Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner LLP (a BBB Accredited Business) for a live\, interactive webinar to help us navigate the changes. We will cover what you need to know about the following:\n\n\n• The 2021 tax filing season\n\n\n• Coronavirus Aid\, Relief\, and Economic Security (CARES) Act\n\n\n• New York State Treatment of CARES Act\n\n\n• COVID‐related Tax Relief Act of 2020 (COVIDTRA) and Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 (TCDTR)\n\n\n \n\n\nPlease click here to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8928231642247482896
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-navigating-your-2020-taxes/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20201228T164756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201228T164756Z
UID:11936-1609923600-1609929000@westseneca.org
SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: Best Practices for PPP Loan Forgiveness and Use of EIDL Funds
DESCRIPTION:Did your business receive a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and/or an Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) this past year? \nDo you understand what you need to do to get forgiveness on your PPP loan?  Are you aware of the dates for filing for forgiveness and how to file?  Do you understand the proper uses of proceeds for your EIDL? \nJoin us from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday\, Jan. 6\, for a free webinar to learn about these programs and updates on legislative and regulatory requirements. \nThis webinar is brought to you by the Buffalo District Office of the Small Business Administration and SCORE Buffalo Niagara in partnership with: \n\nBetter Business Bureau of Upstate New York\nSmall Business Development Center at SUNY Buffalo State\nNiagara Small Business Development Center\nSmall Business Development Center\, Jamestown Community College\nWomen’s Business Center at Canisius College\n\nPlease click here to register: https://score.tfaforms.net/17?EventID=a105a000006dD63 \n 
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-best-practices-for-ppp-loan-forgiveness-and-use-of-eidl-funds-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T140000
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SUMMARY:Community Food Drive
DESCRIPTION:In an effort to assist and help replenish our local food pantries\, the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce will host a food drive through Friday\, Jan. 29. \n“Due to the ongoing pandemic and resulting high unemployment rate\, our local food banks are under a great deal of stress\,” said Joe Kirchmyer\, executive director of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce. “And now that Thanksgiving and Christmas are over\, we’re sure that many people probably have some extra cans of soup and vegetables\, boxes of stuffing mix\, jars of gravy and other delicious items that they can part with to help someone in our own community. We hope that both residents and our entire business community will take part!” \nTo encourage donations\, every donor will receive two free West Seneca Chamber of Commerce 2021 Discount Cards ($10 value) as an incentive. These reusable cards feature special discount offers from 20 local shops\, restaurants and services. Additionally\, all donors will be entered into a raffle to win a cutting board\, lantern and set of West Seneca coasters courtesy of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce and Shell Fab Countertops & Casework. \nNonperishable food items 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.
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/community-food-drive/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20201210T133247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T133247Z
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SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: Best Practices for PPP Loan Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:Free Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York Webinar: Best Practices for PPP Loan Forgiveness\, 10 a.m. Dec. 15. Here is the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvdOysrj8rE9Ou68FJfwQA1wnyzHBdpjRF?fbclid=IwAR3wvIVWa6OB1unjAZDZCaxoJ2msIpOpBZTacrAMfQRWJqt32aZszsTGDbE
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-best-practices-for-ppp-loan-forgiveness/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20201030T151352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T151506Z
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SUMMARY:Chamber Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting\, 12:15 p.m. Thursday\, Dec. 10. Board members only\, please.
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/chamber-board-meeting-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20201203T180249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T180249Z
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SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
DESCRIPTION:In addition to your Better Business Bureau Profile\, your Google Business Profile serves as a great way for potential customers to learn about your business. \nJoin BBB as we welcome Google trainer Randi Penfil for this session. \nAgenda: \n\nExplore Google My Business\, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps\nLearn how to create and/or update your profile on Google\nHide your address\nUse Google My Business to connect with potential customers\nWhat’s new\, tips and tricks to updating your profile\n\nTo register\, please visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3116473760685168144
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-get-your-local-business-on-google-search-and-maps-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20201030T151259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T151259Z
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SUMMARY:ConnectLife Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce\, in partnership with the Rotary Club of West Seneca\, will host a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday\, Dec. 3\, at ConnectLife’s Southgate Plaza location at 984 Union Road.  \n“There is a desperate need for blood donations during this challenging time\, and one donation will save three lives right here in Western New York\,” said Joe Kirchmyer\, executive director of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce. “If you’re looking to do something special this holiday season\, roll up your sleeve and make a blood donation that will help someone right here in our community.” \nAll presenting donors during the blood drive on Dec. 3 will receive a free West Seneca Chamber of Commerce Discount Card featuring 20 special discount offers from Chamber members! The cards are valid through Dec. 31\, 2021. \nTo schedule your donation time\, please visit https://www.connectlifegiveblood.org/index.cfm?group=op&HLC=000311.
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/connectlife-blood-drive/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20201105T143715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T143715Z
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SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: BBB Torch Award for Ethics - Getting Started
DESCRIPTION:Applications for the 2021 BBB Torch Award for Ethics will be accepted from Dec. 1\, 2020\, to Feb. 1\, 2021. Do you want to know what the application process entails? Join us for this quick overview of the process and get your questions answered. \nPlease click here to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2254488529437120784?ei=277747&eri=48181121&dsi=1716002&sp_tag=Register+Here&sp_pvosi=43495 \n 
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-bbb-torch-award-for-ethics-getting-started/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T141500
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20201105T143447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T144519Z
UID:11255-1605532500-1605536100@westseneca.org
SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: BBB Mindful of Your Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Join Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York as we welcome Nicole Mosey of Core Mental Health Counseling for a FREE webinar centered on mental health and burnout leading into the holiday season. \nMosey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Owner/Founder of Core Mental Health Counseling in Buffalo\, a BBB Accredited Business. She has over a decade of experience working in the field with a specialty on trauma-informed care. \nWith the Covid-19 Pandemic\, many of us have had to pivot in both our careers and personal lives. With Mosey’s help conceptualizing this as a traumatic life experience\, we can have a new perspective on our current situation to help us to move forward. Also\, with the holidays fast approaching\, we want to prepare as best we can for what might seem like an unexpected loss or grieving process\, that this year may be different than the last. \nIf you do anything for your self-care this week\, take a few minutes to join us for this webinar and share your thoughts on mental health\, burnout\, and the holidays\, we’d love to have you! \nPlease click here to register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlcO6rqDMoG9TwCs2lYkpyilOwIEiQSTk8?ei=277747&eri=48181121&dsi=1716002&sp_tag=Register+Here+&sp_pvosi=43489
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-bbb-mindful-of-your-mental-health/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20201023T150816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T150816Z
UID:11184-1605183300-1605187800@westseneca.org
SUMMARY:Open Meeting - Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:12:15 p.m. Thursday\, Nov. 12\, via Zoom. This is our annual open board meeting. Please contact the Chamber at 674-4900 to RSVP and request log-in credentials.
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/open-meeting-chamber-of-commerce-board-of-directors/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20201030T130112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T130112Z
UID:11214-1604919600-1604923200@westseneca.org
SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: Best Practices for PPP Loan Forgiveness and Use of EIDL Funds
DESCRIPTION:Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York Webinar: Best practices for PPP Loan forgiveness and use of EIDL funds\, 11 a.m. to noon Monday\, Nov. 9. Please click here for information or to register: https://app.streampage.com/page/16351/en/bbb-webinar-series-best-practices-for-ppp-loan-forgiveness-and-use-of-eidl-funds/0/104/1?sharable=1
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-best-practices-for-ppp-loan-forgiveness-and-use-of-eidl-funds/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20201009T131502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T131502Z
UID:10697-1603792800-1603796400@westseneca.org
SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: Diversity 2.0 and Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Diversity 2.0 and Leadership: Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York is excited to welcome Gwen Webber-McLeod and the team at Gwen\, Inc. (a BBB Accredited Business) for this informative webinar.\n\n\n\nDuring this interactive webinar\, you will:\n• Discuss recruitment & retention strategies with a focus on hiring & retaining the Unexpected Leader®.\n• Examine the impact of implicit bias & micro-aggression in creating company cultures that support Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) initiatives.\n• Discuss methods of integrating new learning into ongoing D&I efforts in your company.\n\n\n\nWhy you need to attend this webinar? Organizations\, businesses\, and government agencies are motivated by several factors to implement diversity initiatives. Typically\, a business is motivated by the following:\n• It is the right thing to do. Leaders believe diversity is an important concept for societal reasons. Additionally\, it is the right thing to do because local\, state\, and federal entities\nmandate compliance with certain laws and regulations.\n• It is about the bottom line. Leaders recognize the opportunity to increase business opportunities by strategically aligning with diverse populations as potential customers and clients.\n• None of Us Is Smarter Than All of Us. Leaders recognize the power of “collective intellect” and diverse perspectives on the achievement of business goals. They strategically build a diverse workforce with the intention of attracting the best and brightest minds to contribute to the achievement of business goals.\n\n\n\nThis webinar is free and open to BBB Accredited Businesses and Community Partners. To register\, please visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/regi…/1476154144011378960
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-diversity-2-0-and-leadership/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20200929T144023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T142034Z
UID:10612-1603265400-1603272600@westseneca.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce and the GEICO Local Office in West Seneca are teaming up to host Senator Patrick M. Gallivan’s annual Small Business Summit on Wednesday\, Oct. 21. This event will take place in the large meeting room of the West Seneca Community Center & Library located at 1300 Union Road. Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m\, followed by the presentation from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public\, and light refreshments will be offered. Pre-registration is required. \nSenator Gallivan was first elected to the Senate in 2010\, representing all or parts of Erie\, Wyoming\, Livingston and Monroe counties. He is a small business owner and has pushed to eliminate onerous and outdated regulations on private businesses. \nThe remainder of the session will focus on the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic\, its impact on our business community\, and how we are all adjusting to new procedures and protocols. Frank Swiatek will offer a presentation titled “How to Solve Problems & Drive Results During the Recovery.” The small business environment is full of challenges\, problems and issues (CPI’s) because of the Covid-19 crisis. This is in addition to solving your normal CPI’s of running a business! This session will focus on using an organized\, creative\, problem-solving approach to solving these CPI’s. It will help you to develop a critical thinking approach to solving undesirable results\, and enable you to create solutions that work while reducing your frustrations. \nReservations are required and seating will be limited. Masks will be required until seated\, and social distancing regulations will be closely followed. To reserve your spot at the Small Business Summit\, please contact Senator Gallivan’s office at 656-8544.
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/small-business-summit-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20200929T143850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T143850Z
UID:10610-1602159300-1602163800@westseneca.org
SUMMARY:Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:12:15 p.m. Thursday\, Oct. 8\, via Zoom. Board members only\, please.
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/chamber-board-of-directors-meeting-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20200914T133607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T133607Z
UID:10539-1601980200-1601983800@westseneca.org
SUMMARY:BBB Webinar: Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
DESCRIPTION:Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York webinar: Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps – Presented by Google Trainer\, Randi F. Penfil\n\n\n\nTuesday\, Oct. 6\, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.\n\n\nLet’s talk about your business profile and why you should be verifying and updating. Come learn about some new features.\n\n\nGet Your Business Online:\nExplore Google My Business\, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps.\n\n\nIn this session we’ll show you how to:\n• Create and/or update your profile on Google\n• Hide your address\n• Use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers\n• What’s new\, plus tips and tricks to updating your profile\n\n\nTo register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4824659631224727823
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/bbb-webinar-get-your-local-business-on-google-search-and-maps/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20200821T164739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T164739Z
UID:10392-1601467200-1601470800@westseneca.org
SUMMARY:Chamber Walk & Talk Event
DESCRIPTION:The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce will introduce a series of six “Walk & Talk” events to take place on six different walking trails during the coming weeks. The series will be an informal opportunity for Chamber members and nonmembers to network while enjoying some fresh air and a healthy activity for mind and body. \n“With so many of our in-person events cancelled this year due to the pandemic\, we wanted to do something that would still bring West Seneca’s business and organizational leaders together\, but in a safe environment\,” said Joe Kirchmyer\, executive director of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce. “West Seneca has six parks that have walking trails\, so we thought we’d take advantage of our beautiful summer and fall weather to check out these walking trails and talk about the West Seneca business community.” \nThe Walk & Talk events are free and open to the public. Social distancing will be enforced\, and all participants will be asked to wear a mask. \nFollowing is the Walk & Talk schedule. All events will take place and noon sharp:\n• Wednesday\, Aug. 26\, Burchfield Park\, Union Road and Race Street. (This is the only park without a paved path\, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear.)\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 2\, Harlem Road Park\, just north of the intersection of Seneca Street and Harlem Road.\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 9\, Switzer Park (formerly Knox Park)\, off Knox Avenue between Indian Church Road and Mineral Springs.\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 16\, Tim Russert Park\, on Indian Church Road just west of Harlem Road.\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 23\, West Seneca Soccer Complex\, off Seneca Street.\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 30\, Sunshine Park\, located on the eastern end of East & West Road\, just before Leydecker Road. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, events will be cancelled. Please follow the Chamber’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/WestSenecaChamberofCommerce/ for updates.
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/chamber-walk-talk-event-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20200821T164659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T164659Z
UID:10390-1600862400-1600866000@westseneca.org
SUMMARY:Chamber Walk & Talk Event
DESCRIPTION:The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce will introduce a series of six “Walk & Talk” events to take place on six different walking trails during the coming weeks. The series will be an informal opportunity for Chamber members and nonmembers to network while enjoying some fresh air and a healthy activity for mind and body. \n“With so many of our in-person events cancelled this year due to the pandemic\, we wanted to do something that would still bring West Seneca’s business and organizational leaders together\, but in a safe environment\,” said Joe Kirchmyer\, executive director of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce. “West Seneca has six parks that have walking trails\, so we thought we’d take advantage of our beautiful summer and fall weather to check out these walking trails and talk about the West Seneca business community.” \nThe Walk & Talk events are free and open to the public. Social distancing will be enforced\, and all participants will be asked to wear a mask. \nFollowing is the Walk & Talk schedule. All events will take place and noon sharp:\n• Wednesday\, Aug. 26\, Burchfield Park\, Union Road and Race Street. (This is the only park without a paved path\, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear.)\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 2\, Harlem Road Park\, just north of the intersection of Seneca Street and Harlem Road.\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 9\, Switzer Park (formerly Knox Park)\, off Knox Avenue between Indian Church Road and Mineral Springs.\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 16\, Tim Russert Park\, on Indian Church Road just west of Harlem Road.\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 23\, West Seneca Soccer Complex\, off Seneca Street.\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 30\, Sunshine Park\, located on the eastern end of East & West Road\, just before Leydecker Road. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, events will be cancelled. Please follow the Chamber’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/WestSenecaChamberofCommerce/ for updates.
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/chamber-walk-talk-event-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20200821T164608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T164608Z
UID:10388-1600257600-1600261200@westseneca.org
SUMMARY:Chamber Walk & Talk Event
DESCRIPTION:The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce will introduce a series of six “Walk & Talk” events to take place on six different walking trails during the coming weeks. The series will be an informal opportunity for Chamber members and nonmembers to network while enjoying some fresh air and a healthy activity for mind and body. \n“With so many of our in-person events cancelled this year due to the pandemic\, we wanted to do something that would still bring West Seneca’s business and organizational leaders together\, but in a safe environment\,” said Joe Kirchmyer\, executive director of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce. “West Seneca has six parks that have walking trails\, so we thought we’d take advantage of our beautiful summer and fall weather to check out these walking trails and talk about the West Seneca business community.” \nThe Walk & Talk events are free and open to the public. Social distancing will be enforced\, and all participants will be asked to wear a mask. \nFollowing is the Walk & Talk schedule. All events will take place and noon sharp:\n• Wednesday\, Aug. 26\, Burchfield Park\, Union Road and Race Street. (This is the only park without a paved path\, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear.)\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 2\, Harlem Road Park\, just north of the intersection of Seneca Street and Harlem Road.\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 9\, Switzer Park (formerly Knox Park)\, off Knox Avenue between Indian Church Road and Mineral Springs.\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 16\, Tim Russert Park\, on Indian Church Road just west of Harlem Road.\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 23\, West Seneca Soccer Complex\, off Seneca Street.\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 30\, Sunshine Park\, located on the eastern end of East & West Road\, just before Leydecker Road. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, events will be cancelled. Please follow the Chamber’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/WestSenecaChamberofCommerce/ for updates.
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/chamber-walk-talk-event-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20200821T165623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T165623Z
UID:10401-1600171200-1600174800@westseneca.org
SUMMARY:Sexual Harassment Prevention Training & Diversity Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce\, in partnership with Enterprise Learning LLC and Peter LePore\, will offer a one-hour online session covering both New York State sexual harassment prevention training and diversity/inclusion strategies. Held via the Zoom platform\, the session will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday\, Sept. 15. \nThe NYS Sexual Harassment Prevention Training portion will be an interactive refresher session to ensure organizational compliance using state-certified curriculum. The diversity/inclusion segment will feature three simple actions you can take that will advance your company or organization’s diversity/inclusion and belonging strategy. The cost for the one-hour session is $20 per person\, and participants will receive NYS Sexual Harassment Prevention and Engaging Diversity and Inclusion certificates upon completion. \nPeter LePore is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and chair  of its Diversity Advisory Council.  \nReservations are required for the one-hour seminar. To RSVP\, please contact the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce at (716) 674-4900 or director@westseneca.org.
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/sexual-harassment-prevention-training-diversity-seminar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200910T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200910T131500
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20200821T165359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T165359Z
UID:10399-1599740100-1599743700@westseneca.org
SUMMARY:Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:12:15 p.m.\, via Zoom. Board members only\, please.
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/chamber-board-of-directors-meeting-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T125051
CREATED:20200821T164533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T164533Z
UID:10386-1599652800-1599656400@westseneca.org
SUMMARY:Chamber Walk & Talk Event
DESCRIPTION:The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce will introduce a series of six “Walk & Talk” events to take place on six different walking trails during the coming weeks. The series will be an informal opportunity for Chamber members and nonmembers to network while enjoying some fresh air and a healthy activity for mind and body. \n“With so many of our in-person events cancelled this year due to the pandemic\, we wanted to do something that would still bring West Seneca’s business and organizational leaders together\, but in a safe environment\,” said Joe Kirchmyer\, executive director of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce. “West Seneca has six parks that have walking trails\, so we thought we’d take advantage of our beautiful summer and fall weather to check out these walking trails and talk about the West Seneca business community.” \nThe Walk & Talk events are free and open to the public. Social distancing will be enforced\, and all participants will be asked to wear a mask. \nFollowing is the Walk & Talk schedule. All events will take place and noon sharp:\n• Wednesday\, Aug. 26\, Burchfield Park\, Union Road and Race Street. (This is the only park without a paved path\, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear.)\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 2\, Harlem Road Park\, just north of the intersection of Seneca Street and Harlem Road.\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 9\, Switzer Park (formerly Knox Park)\, off Knox Avenue between Indian Church Road and Mineral Springs.\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 16\, Tim Russert Park\, on Indian Church Road just west of Harlem Road.\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 23\, West Seneca Soccer Complex\, off Seneca Street.\n• Wednesday\, Sept. 30\, Sunshine Park\, located on the eastern end of East & West Road\, just before Leydecker Road. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, events will be cancelled. Please follow the Chamber’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/WestSenecaChamberofCommerce/ for updates.
URL:https://westseneca.org/event/chamber-walk-talk-event-3/
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