The Emerging Business Leaders (EBL) consist of young professionals, under the approximate age of 40, who convene to increase their network, expand their leadership skills and support local philanthropic causes.
- To provide forums for young professionals to interface and build their networks.
- To access Leadership Training to assist them in growing professionally.
- To interface with current regional leadership via the Mentorship Program.
Watch our Calendar of Events for EBL hosted Summer & Winter ProMixes!
EBL Leadership Program
The program consists of classroom training and networking opportunities.
Training sessions are held the second Friday of the month at 8 a.m. (January - September)
Course Topics can include:
- Time Management
- Work Place Big 5
- Confident Public Speaking on Camera
- Interviews Performance Reviews
- Managing Personal Finance
- Building Resilience to Effectively Respond to Adverse Times
- Creative Problem Solving
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Change Management
Opportunities to meet and network with classmates outside of the classroom (online or in person) will be in interspersed throughout the program.
The next EBL Leadership Program begins January 2022.
Applications are accepted year-round. For more information, click here.
Emerging Business Leaders Board Of Directors
Laryssa Domagala *Co-Chair
Independent Health
Kimberly Herrington, MHA *Co-Chair
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York
Jessica Andrews
National Fuel Gas Company
A.J. Baynes
Chamber President/CEO
Shannon Callahan
Aleron
Adam Desmond
Tompkins Bank of Castile
Ashley Dietrick
Lawley Benefits Group
Andrew Drilling
Hodgson Russ LLP
Alex Gaulin
Mass Mutual
Maureen Girven
Amherst Chamber
Ryan Gorman
Bank on Buffalo
Jeff Applement
NFTA
Ernie Kihl
SUNY Erie
Carolyn Leed
Law Offices of Carolyn E. Leed
Jim Lougen
M&T Bank
James Luthart
NOCO Energy Corporation
Andrew Russo
ComDoc Inc.
Lynsey Zimdahl Weaver
Kevin Guest House
