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Women who move the city_lockupOur 2nd Women Who Move the City event on April 30th at Hotel Lafayette from 5:30pm – 8:30 pm will recognize our female volunteers, as well as women who volunteer throughout the Western New York Area. This is a night to celebrate women who are positively impacting the lives of others and making a difference in our community. Attendees will also enjoy one of a kind shopping experience, demonstrations and food tastings from local businesses.

We are excited to be honoring outstanding women who are positively impacting the lives of others and making a difference in our community.  Do you know a woman who is making strides and impacting our community? Why not nominate* her!  Click here  for the nomination criteria and more about the event.

*nominations are due by Friday, February 20th.

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