The Evans-Brant Chamber of Commerce announces its 2012-2013 Small Business Education Seminars. These will be held on the third Thursday of the month at the Evans Historical Society/1857 Museum, located at 8351 Erie Road (Route 5) at the corner of in the town of Evans. Each seminar is scheduled for 6:30 pm - 7:30 p.m.; refreshments served. The first seminar will be held on Thursday, December 13, regarding "Financial Advice for Business Owners." The topics are: Managing Current Cash Flow, Investment Strategies for Business Assets and Employees, Savings & Planning for Retirement and Retirement Health Care Costs. The speakers are Financial advisors Salvatore D. Gandolfo, The Kane Fasanello Group and James C. Kranz, Merrill Lynch. Sal and Jeff have over 50 years combined experience helping their clients achieve their financial goals. Future dates and topics include “Facebook for Small Business & New Member Benefit Introduction (Coupons)” on January 17, 2013; “Using your greatest assets – Your Employees – to advance your business” on February 21; “Customer Service. What does it really mean for your business?” on March 14; and “Talent Acquisition & Retention in 2013 – HR Strategies for a Productive Workforce” on April 18. All seminars are free for members of the Evans-Brant Chamber, and members of any of the 27 local chambers associated with the WNY Chamber Alliance. To sign up for any of these classes please register by emailing Chamber

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Western New York Regional Economic Development Council has compiled a regional strategic plan. To review this document follow this link:

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