Dionne Williamson
• – • Central Library
About the speaker
Greetings! I am Dionne Williamson, CEO and Founder of UPward Design For Life, Corporation. I am a social entrepreneur who is serious about the business of serving my community.
I have a desire to help others in a way that will have a lifelong impact on their lives and the community as a whole. I always tell my kids to use their gifts and talents in a way that will make this world better. So I am practicing what I preach by using my creative talents, organizational skills and love of community service to help furnish/decorate residences, for individuals and families making a fresh start at rebuilding their lives.
I have been a ‘can do’ person most of my life and I take risks. After returning from U.S. Army Reserve training, I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree, in Business Administration/Management, from Medaille College. I have served on various non-profit Boards and am also no stranger to the world of entrepreneurship. I participated in the University at Buffalo School of Management-Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program and earned my Interior Design Consultant Certification, from the New York Institute of Art and Design.
I am profoundly grateful to my parents who have instilled in me a strong work ethic. It is because of them that I have a hands-on approach to all I do and am never afraid of getting my hands dirty.
Let’s UPlift together!
Local partners
The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library consists of the downtown Central Library, eight branches in the City of Buffalo and twenty-eight facilities located on one end of Erie County to the other. There is also Library on Wheels state-of-the art bookmobile. The libraries serve as centers of information, education, culture, and entertainment for the residents of Erie County. The B&ECPL has more than 3.2 million materials - books, eBooks, DVDs, music, and more. Free library cards (traditional and eLibrary) are available to Erie County, New York residents and to those who work and/or attend school in-county. Connect with the library on your favorite social media platform and catch its podcast, All Booked Up!
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Alpha Addict Coffee Company is on a mission to provide the 716 community with the best coffee possible. Our coffee is roasted in small batches to ensure that each cup is as delicious as can be, and we have a variety of flavors to choose from, so you can find the perfect cup of coffee for your taste buds. Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, we’ve got the perfect cup of joe for you.
Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Festival is a one day internationally recognized indoor-outdoor festival in Buffalo, New York. Beau Fleuve Music and Arts Festival was created to celebrate and illuminate the resurgence of all forms of music, art , media and culture that resonates in and from Buffalo and Western New York. Beau Fleuve is apart of the new Buffalo. Our generation of artist, athletes, contributors, djs, fashion designers, industry executives, and musicians are cultivating their creativity globally.
Snowy Owl crafts Unique Handcrafted Tea with your health and comfort in mind using real fruit, freshly ground spices, full-leaf teas, and blossoms in 100% biodegradable teabags. We create thoughtful and quirky recipes and design, remain proudly owned by sisters, and are made with love in Buffalo, NY.
Stella Orange is a copywriter who helps people put their good work into words. For eight years, she wrote email sales campaigns that resulted in more than a million dollars in revenue for her clients. Stella is the co-founder of Las Peregrinas, a creative and consulting shop for people who appreciate having smart, honest, grounded collaborators in their corner.
Through the power of storytelling, you can make an impact on the people around you and your community at large. With the MemoryFox suite of tools, you can collect, organize, and share those stories easily and effectively.
Additional details
OUTSIDE, STARTING AT 9 AM
We’ll be in the sun, on the west side of the Central Library this month, with breakfast for the first 50 folks. Find us up on The Ramp, at the Washington Street entrance.
INTERPRETERS AVAILABLE
Reserved seating and/or a sign interpreter is available, thanks to Deaf Access Services. To make arrangements, email us by the Wednesday before the event.
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