Women Who Move the City Honorees Named!

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Women-who-move-the-city_lockup-1024x474We are excited to share that after carefully reviewing 65 nominations, our Women Who Move the City Committee has selected the 2016 Honorees.

Congratulations to Elizabeth Callahan, Sister Mary Augusta Kaiser, Susan O’Sullivan, Maggie Shea, Shannon Sommer and Carmaletta Zandi.

Beginning March 9th, through April 13th, each Wednesday will be Women Who Move the City Wednesday. Listen to our Media Sponsor Kiss 98.5  to hear  Janet Snyder’s weekly spots celebrating one of our honorees.  Our website and our Facebook page will share a bio & photo of that week’s honoree so that you can learn more about the fantastic things they are doing in our community.

You can Join the Celebration!  Women Who Move the City will take place on Wednesday, April 20th from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Buffalo RiverWorks.  Attendees will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a one of a kind vendor shopping and information experience.  To learn more about the event and how to purchase tickets click here.  For more information about event sponsorship or vendor opportunities, email abartsch@beafriend.org or call 873-5833 ext. 243.

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