NAWBO Buffalo Niagara

Name

NAWBO Buffalo Niagara

Legal name

NAWBO Buffalo Niagara Chapter

Website

https://nawbowny.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association / Business Networking Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Training, Enablement & Talent Development Summits (THAHAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Internal Meeting & Workshop Management (THAHAIAA), Alumni Events, Reunions & Regional Chapters (EDALAOAG)

Keywords

• Women entrepreneur networking
• Professional membership organization
• Small business advocacy
• Business education programs
• Corporate partnership sponsorships

Headquarters

HQ city

Orchard Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues provide primary recurring revenue. Basic Membership is priced at $359.40 per year with a one-time initiation fee of $100. Membership benefits include access to events, networking opportunities, educational programming, and member-only resources.
2. Event Fees: Revenue generated from dinner meetings ($40 per meeting for members), signature events like Each One Reach One, and specialized programming. Non-member pricing applies to guests attending events.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Chapter partners and national corporate partners provide sponsorship revenue at various tiers (Diamond, Gold, Bronze, In-Kind). Sponsorship cycles run July 1 through June 30. National partners include major corporations like Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Amazon, Walmart, Dell Technologies, UPS, Verizon, and Meta.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NAWBO Buffalo Niagara operates a paid annual membership program for women business owners in the Buffalo-Niagara region of Western New York. Members gain access to monthly dinner meetings, the Coffee & Conversation networking series, the signature annual Each One Reach One mega mixer, public-policy advocacy programs, scholarships (including the WINGS Scholarship), and member-only resources and workshops. The chapter also curates the WOMANink newsletter, a Next Gen program for emerging entrepreneurs, and a Diversity & Inclusion Task Force to broaden participation.

Product overview

NAWBO Buffalo Niagara is a membership organization serving women entrepreneurs in Western New York, not a technology product company. The organization offers a unified suite of member services including monthly dinner meetings, Coffee & Conversation networking events, the annual Each One Reach One mega mixer, advocacy programs, scholarship opportunities, the WOMANink newsletter, a Next Gen program for emerging entrepreneurs, and a Diversity & Inclusion Task Force. These programs work together to provide networking, education, advocacy, and financial support to women business owners in the Buffalo-Niagara region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NAWBO Buffalo Niagara Membership Annual paid membership in the Buffalo Niagara Chapter of NAWBO, priced at $359.40 per year plus a $100 one-time initiation fee. Provides access to monthly dinner meetings, Coffee & Conversation, Each One Reach One, advocacy programming, scholarships, and member-only resources.
• Monthly Dinner Meetings Monthly dinner meetings held on the second Wednesday of each month (September through June) featuring dynamic speakers, engaging discussions, and networking with entrepreneurs and leaders from across Western New York. $40 per meeting for members.
• Coffee & Conversation Monthly networking gathering held on the first Thursday of each month at HANSA Workspace in Buffalo, providing a relaxed environment for women entrepreneurs and professionals to connect and build relationships.
• Each One Reach One (EORO) Signature annual networking mega mixer featuring a progressive dinner where participants rotate to new tables after each course, including vendor displays, basket auction, scholarship raffle, and keynote presentations.
• Scholarship Programs (including WINGS Scholarship) Annual scholarships for members to further their careers with courses pertaining to their businesses. The WINGS Scholarship provides a $639.40 value package (Basic Membership $359.40 + initiation fee $100 + dinner meeting discounts of $20 per meeting for 9 meetings) for women growing their businesses who cannot afford full membership price.

Quantifiable outcome

• First-ever survey of Buffalo-Niagara women business owners conducted in 1995, with results published in Report of the Erie County Commission on the Status of Women
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and primary.

• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance providing access to SBA resources, programs, and advocacy support for women business owners. SBA representatives speak at chapter events and provide expertise on accessing capital and business development.
• Canisius College Women's Business CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing comprehensive resources for business and professional women, offering real-world expertise to help women business owners gain professional growth through educational programming and workshops.
• UB Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity at Buffalo program that unlocks human potential, creates jobs, inspires wealth, and invigorates the greater Western New York economy through entrepreneurial development. Chapter scholarships support member participation.
• Leadership BuffalosecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization founded in 1987 that unites existing and emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds to increase knowledge of community issues, broaden vision, and enhance leadership ability. Chapter scholarships support member participation.
• Niagara University Family Business CentersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter develops and exchanges relevant information on family business issues to strengthen stability and long-term viability of family and privately owned businesses through education, research, and service.
• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization founded in 1974 that propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of influence worldwide. NAWBO provides national membership directory, annual conferences, corporate partner benefits, and advocacy representation.
• Amrex Chemical (Diamond Partner)primaryGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond-level chapter partner providing financial sponsorship and support for chapter programs and events.
• Allegro Power (Gold Partner)primaryGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level chapter partner providing sponsorship support for chapter activities and events.
• TCF Bank / Truist (Gold Partner)primaryGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level chapter partner providing financial sponsorship for chapter programming.
• E.B. Howard Consulting (Gold Partner)primaryGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level chapter partner providing sponsorship support for chapter activities.
• Green Pastures Still Waters (Gold Partner)primaryGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level chapter partner providing financial sponsorship for chapter programming.
• Ingersoll Painting & Construction (Bronze Partner)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze-level chapter partner providing sponsorship support.
• The MackBarr Group (Bronze Partner)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze-level chapter partner providing sponsorship support.
• WE R Solutions (In-Kind Partner)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind partner providing services to support chapter operations.
• Women's Business Center (WBC) (In-Kind Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive resource for business and professional women providing real-world expertise to help women business owners gain professional growth.
• Bank of America (National Partner)primaryGTM or Marketing PartnerNational corporate partner providing sponsorship support for NAWBO programs and access to resources for women-owned businesses.
• Wells Fargo (National Partner)primaryGTM or Marketing PartnerNational corporate partner supporting NAWBO's mission to empower women entrepreneurs.
• Amazon (National Partner)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerNational corporate partner providing sponsorship for NAWBO programming.
• Walmart (National Partner)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerNational corporate partner supporting NAWBO's initiatives.
• Dell Technologies (National Partner)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerNational corporate partner providing technology resources for women entrepreneurs.
• UPS (National Partner)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerNational corporate partner supporting NAWBO programming.
• Verizon (National Partner)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerNational corporate partner providing resources for women-owned businesses.
• Meta (National Partner)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerNational corporate partner supporting NAWBO's digital initiatives.
• TriNet (National Partner)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerNational corporate partner providing HR solutions for women entrepreneurs.
• Stacy's Pita Chips (National Partner)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerNational corporate partner supporting NAWBO events and programming.
• NAWBO New York City ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint advocacy collaboration with NYC chapter for Capitol visits and policy advocacy. First-ever joint visit to New York State Capitol in Albany in March 2025.
• American Business Women's Association WNY ChaptersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for joint events including the Holiday Fundraiser and Celebration.
• Buffalo Niagara Chapter of NYS Women, Inc.secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for community events and advocacy initiatives.
• UB CEL Alumni Association (CELAA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting The Business Connection Exchange event with other organizations.
• Amherst Chamber of CommercesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting business networking events and initiatives.
• The Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNYsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting The Business Connection Exchange event.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO): The parent national organization founded in 1974. Operates the brand, national directory, and annual conference under which the Buffalo Niagara chapter operates; directly comparable as the umbrella entity for the same membership mission and constituency.
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC): National nonprofit certifying women-owned businesses and connecting them to corporate procurement opportunities. Comparable in serving the women-business-owner community but focuses on certification/procurement rather than networking and advocacy.
• SCORE: National nonprofit network of volunteer business mentors partnering with the SBA. Comparable as a free/dues-supported resource provider for small business owners, including women entrepreneurs, with regional chapters across the U.S.

Others

• Canisius University Women's Business Center: Local WNY institution providing business development resources for women entrepreneurs. Already a strategic alliance partner of NAWBO BN; comparable in mission but operates as a university-hosted program rather than a dues-based member organization.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC): SBA-funded resource partner providing free business advisory and training to small businesses, including women-owned firms. Adjacent rather than competing — offers services NAWBO members consume, and is an ecosystem ally referenced in NAWBO BN's strategic alliances.

Direct peers

• American Business Women's Association (ABWA): National dues-based organization for women in business with local chapters across the U.S., including a WNY chapter. Directly competes for the same Buffalo-Niagara women business owner members and corporate sponsor dollars; the two organizations already co-host events locally.
• Women Presidents' Organization (WPO): Membership organization for women presidents and CEOs of multimillion-dollar companies. Comparable mission of peer networking, education, and advocacy for women business owners, though skewed toward larger-revenue businesses than NAWBO BN's SMB base.
• NYS Women, Inc. New York State-based professional and personal development organization for women, with a Buffalo Niagara chapter that already partners with NAWBO BN. Competes for overlapping members, programming attendance, and regional sponsorship in the same geography.

Regional players

• Amherst Chamber of Commerce: Local WNY business chamber that already co-hosts events with NAWBO BN. Comparable as a regional business-networking and advocacy organization, though not women-specific; competes for overlapping local SMB members and event sponsorships.

Emerging players

• Ellevate Network: Digital-first professional women's networking community (formerly 85 Broads). Comparable in serving women in business for networking and mentorship, but operates primarily online rather than via in-person chapters, representing a structural competitive threat.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nawbowny
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0X1KD10dqjXAL9RavZszVg
• Facebookfacebook.com/NAWBOWNY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nawbo-buffalo-niagara
• Instagraminstagram.com/nawbowny

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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