Business News

Canisius College Center for Professional Development, located in Amherst, held a leadership program for women which featured the following guest speakers: Karen Karalus Karamanoukian, Marnie LaVigne, Judge Barbara Howe, Florence Conti, Carol Condon, Pamela Smith and Margaret Prebis King.

Columbus McKinnon Corporation's President and CEO Timothy T. Tevens and Vice President

Finance and Chief Financial Officer Karen L. Howard spoke at the Baird 2006 Industrial Conference in Chicago on Nov. 8. For more information on the Amherst based company, visit www.cmworks. com.

PremCom Corporation, a computer network services company located in Amherst, recently received three awards at Shore- Tel's annual partner summit. It was honored with the 2006 Circle

of Excellence Award, Customer Satisfaction Excellence Award and Worldwide Marketing Achievement Award. For more information, visit www.premcom. com.

The Windsong Radiology Group, Williamsville, appeared on the cover of the September edition of "Imaging Economics." The group shared its story of starting in the business and offering care in the area today.

MJ Peterson/Micheal Olear will offer a home buyers seminar on Nov. 20 at 8180 Transit Road in Williamsville. The topics will include "How to Choose a Home Inspector" and "Appraisal Basics." For reservations or more information, call Olear at 481-9959.

Lawrence M. Lawler a Williamsville CPA, certified tax resolution specialist and national director for the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers recently held an advanced tax problem resolution seminar in Phoenix, Ariz.

BNI Business Makers will hold its weekly meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst, 6320 Main St., Williamsville. "Web sites Basics: What to know and watch for when shopping for a Web site" will be presented by Christopher M. Mancini of Innovative Computing Solutions. Call 688-5700 for information.

The Buffalo Chapter of the Institute for Management Accountants will present, "Sox for Non-public and Not-For-Profit Companies" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 at Classics V, at 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. Paul A Dayer, partner with Gaines, Kriner & Elliott LLP, will be the guest speaker. Cost for the seminar is $23. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP to IMA board member and executive manager of Financial Edge Executive Resources, Joe LaLonde at 332-6133, or via e-mail at lalonde@fin-edge.com.

Sally Wallen's Interiors and Julie's Decorating Emporium have teamed up with Clarence resident Roseanne Driscoll and her business, Interior Design, to offer clients the complete spectrum of creative interiors. A fall open house is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at 4498 Main St., in Snyder Square, Amherst.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Chapter 439, will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20 at the Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road. Representatives from health care providers will be presenting.