NYS Women Inc News

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We are a non-profit state federation. Our membership includes women and men of every age, race, religion, political party and socio-economic background. We are a leading advocate on work-life balance and workplace equity issues.

In this section, you will read recent news releases and advocacy concerns as well as view our opinion editorials and letters to the editor. Members of the press who are writing about issues of concern to working women are encouraged to contact our Communications Committee at [email protected].

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Event date: 11/4/2015 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

While grief is expressed in different ways for every person, having some tools to help you get through a difficult time can help ease the pain. Therapeutic laughter not only reduces stress, but helps balance the emotions by boosting the immune system and giving you permission to laugh and feel joy, even for a moment.

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Event date: 10/7/2015 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

October is “Women in Business” month: our celebration of women in business offers fresh ideas, insights, and fun resources. Join us for inspiration and motivation! Network with Buffalo Niagara professional and working women. Women entrepreneurs will showcase their businesses and take the opportunity to learn from one another.

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2016 Grace LeGendre Endowment Fund Special Grants Program

Applications are welcomed for NYS Women Inc. Local Chapters, Regions, State President, or State Executive Committee as well as from other organizations whose mission statement is consistent with the purpose of the Endowment Fund.

Event date: 9/2/2015 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Why so few? Although women make up almost half of the total U.S. workforce, they hold less than 25 percent of STEM jobs; women make up more than 20 percent of engineering school graduates but only 11 percent of practicing engineers are women; and stunningly, in 1985 women received 37 percent of Computer Science bachelor’s degrees, by 2013, a mere 18 percent of Computer and Information Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients were women.

Event date: 6/8/2016 5:30 PM

This is a great time to get together, bring fun items to auction off, a dish to pass and raise money for a great cause.

Event date: 2/10/2016 5:30 PM

What could be better than being pampered in NY in February? We will be supporting local businesses and getting pampered at the same time.

Event date: 1/13/2016 5:30 PM

This is our annual Food & Wine pairing that is always fabulous.

Event date: 11/11/2015 5:30 PM

This is our annual vendor night where we feature local businesses and shop for the holidays.

Event date: 9/9/2015 5:30 PM

This is a purse and accessory swap. Bring something gently used and go home with something new.

Learn More About the Political Process
Have you always wanted to learn more about the political process? Starting this month, we will be sending a monthly update geared to the topics of politics, elections and the legislative process.
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