Buffalo Chapter                                                   July 4, 2009


If you are looking for a professional adviser with experience, knowledge, 

and ethical standards that you can trust, 
look to a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals







Congratulations to the 2009 BNBEA Crystal Award Recipients

Alliance Construction of WNY (Small)

Main Urology Associates, PC (Mid-sized)

ElderWood Senior Care (Large)


Congratulations to all the 2009 finalists

Small Category:
The Alcott Group, Copeland Data Systems, Inc.
and Robitaille Relocation and Real Estate

Mid-Sized:
Building Controls and Services

Large:
Quality Inspection Services

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Thank you to our 2009 sponsors !

WEST HERR AUTO GROUP

ALLIANCE ADVISORY

BROCK, SCHECHTER & POLAKOFF

THE ROTARY CLUB OF BUFFALO

SAGEMARK CONSULTING

Interested in sponsoring the BNBEA event?  

Interested in advertising opportunities with BNBEA event?  

It is NEVER too late to align yourself and your firm 

with this event focusing on the highest of business ethics.

CALL BILL WRIGHT 580-1113

THIS IS A VALUABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR SPONSORSHIP 

and VENU FOR YOUR ADVERTISING DOLLARS

THE BNBEA FOCUS IS ON THE HIGHEST OF BUSINESS ETHICS IN OUR COMMUNITY

  The purpose of the BNBEA is to recognize local companies which meet high ethical standards. And, local award recipients are eligible for consideration in the ABEA - the National American Business Ethics Award.

THE BNBEA FOCUS IS EDUCATIONAL FOR OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES

All nominees and those who reviewed the Entry form have gained valuable information on how to further incorporate sound ethical principals into their business' mission and how to achieve improved ethics governance.

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The goal of the BNBEA is to raise the consciousness of our entire business community as to the importance of ethical business practices and  the critical role it plays in running a successful business.  We were successful.  Next year please join one of our BNBEA committees, be part of this process of focusing on the GOOD AND ETHICAL COMPANIES that surround us!


NOTE: Nonprofit companies and financial service companies including legal and accounting firms are not eligible to participate. A financial service company is defined as one that earns more than 25 percent of its revenues from providing financial services or from the sale of financial products.



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The Buffalo Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals actively seeks to grow and diversify our membership so as to provide a forum for idea exchange and professional networking opportunities.

The Society is a Multidisciplinary Network of Credentialed Financial Professionals. We stand for excellence in professionalism, advanced continuing education and ethical guidance for the area’s top financial advisors. We are the only professional organization in the industry that requires its members to be credentialed, or actively pursuing one of these widely-recognized financial service designations or degrees: CEBS, CFA, CFP, ChFC, CLF, CLU, CPA, CTFA, JD, MSFS, MSM, REBC & RHU.

We are bring quality educational programs to our membership.

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ALIGN YOURSELF AND YOUR FIRM WITH THIS ETHICAL AWARDS PROGRAM.

* You can support and honor those who strive to run highly ethical businesses in our community by sponsoring the event at the various levels (there are $1000/$2500/$5000 or $10,000 packages at this time).

* You can also support and honor those who strive to run highly ethical businesses in our community by using the BNBEA Event as an opportunity to advertise for your firm.

To learn more about these options contact Bill Wright at 580-1111 or bill.wright@lfg.com.


Keynote speaker in 2007 Honorable Kevin M. Dillon

Keynote speaker 2008 Honorable Judge Eugene Pigott, Jr.

Keynote speaker in 2009 Dr. Robert Perelli 

 

The is the FLAGSHIP PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM FOR THE BUFFALO CHAPTER SOCIETY OF FSP! 
Ethics - the core value of FSP!

Be involved in the BNBEA!








Why aren't YOU involved in this?

A LITTLE HISTORY:
The PREMIER (BNBEA) Buffalo Niagara Business Ethics Awards Luncheon
 held on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo was a huge success. The Buffalo Chapter, Society of FSP presented  the first annual Buffalo Niagara Business Ethics Award (BNBEA).   Over 190 attendees gathered as all the 9 finalists and 3 crystal award recipients were honored.  In 2008, we had 220 attendees.

We are very thankful to our 3 partners in this endeavor:
 
Richard J. Wehle School of Business Canisius College and Dean Antone (Joe) Alber, Ph.D.
Business First, Lisa Hawayek.
WGRZ-TV's  Channel 2 On Your Side

Our goal is to raise the consciousness of our entire business community as to the importance of ethical business practices and  the critical role it plays in running a successful business.  We were successful.  Next year please join one of our BNBEA committees, be part of this process of focusing on the GOOD AND ETHICAL COMPANIES that surround us!
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Society of Financial Service Professionals: 
Solutions for a Secure Future

If you are looking for a professional adviser with experience, knowledge,
and ethical standards that you can trust, look to a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. (Our tagline)



OUR MULTIDISCIPLINED MEMBERSHIP WELCOMES
*Chartered Life Underwiters (CLU);
*Chartered Financial Consultants (ChFC);
*Certified Financial Planners (CFP);
*Registered Health Underwiters (RHU);
*Registered Employee Benefits Consultants (REBC);
*Chartered Leadership Fellows (CLF);
*Masters of Science in Financial Services (MSFS);
*Masters of Science in Management (MSM).

JDs and CPAs are encouraged into our membership - we are the multidisciplinary society of the day.  Our goal is to increase knowledge, wisdom and experience of the financial services industry  that we can share with each other.  Practitioners who continue to improve through advanced education will stand tall in the new millennium. Education is the difference!

This is the Professional Society to be involved with!!

The Buffalo Chapter Society of Financial Service Professionals
Buffalo Chapter SFSP
P.O.Box 536
Amherst, NY 14226





For further information on other local events,
check the Calendar Page or
call Kathy Gallson, Chapter Executive, at (716) 860-5478 or BuffaloChapterSFSP@buffalofinancialpro.org