Niagara University Family Business Center milestone

Niagara University's Family Business Center will hold an eighth anniversary celebration and awards reception on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, at Rich's Renaissance, One Robert Rich Way, Buffalo.

The event will honor Moses Insurance Group (Vision Award) and Riverside Chemical Company (Leadership Award).

A cocktail reception will run from 6 until 8 p.m. Welcoming remarks begin at 7 p.m.

Those interested in attending should RSVP by Jan. 14 to Melissa (286-8160 or [email protected]).

Pictured above, from left (picture No. 1), are Vincent Agnello, director of the Niagara University Family Business Center; and previous guest speakers Maria DiPirro and Tony Olivo of Corporate Screening Consulting, a full-service investigation company serving the Buffalo and Western New York areas.

Agnello is pictured, right (photo No. 2), with Richard J. Wehle of Organizational Development Associates.

The Family Business Center's mission statement reads, "For privately owned businesses. Committed to strengthening the viability and enhancing the value of private and family owned businesses through the exchange of knowledge."