JA Events

JA of Western New York Events

At JA of Western New York, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you'd like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!

March 2025

Sat
1

Happening Now!

JA Bowl-a-thon WNY

Where: Multiple locations, dates, and times

Our signature bowling fundraiser returns in spring 2025. Join us for teambuilding fun for a cause!

Fundraise / Bowl / Celebrate / Educate

June 2025

Fri
13

Annual BNSME Golf Outing

When: Friday, June 13, 2025

Where: Diamond Hawk Golf Course

Time: 10:00 AM ET

Save the date for the 30th anniversary event!

For 30 years, Buffalo Niagara Sales and Marketing Executives (BNSME) have been partnering with Junior Achievement of WNY (JA) for the Annual Golf Outing.

PAST EVENTS

May 2025

Fri
2

JA Stock Market Challenge WNY

When: Friday, May 02, 2025

Where: Erie 1 BOCES

Time: 9:30 AM ET

Presented by Wells Fargo, a virtual & unpredictable ride through the highs & lows of the real stock market! Students have 10 days to play the market & compete for prizes. Top competitors from our two virtual competitions will be invited to an in-person championship!

November 2023

Wed
1

JA Inspire®

When: Wednesday, November 01, 2023 - Saturday, August 31, 2024

Where: Virtual

Time: 8:00 AM ET

JA Inspire® is a collaboration of education & industry leaders throughout the 33-county region of JA Western & Central NY, focused on providing 1000s of students w/ the tools they need for future success.

January 2022

Sat
1

PLAY4JA

When: Saturday, January 01, 2022 - Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Where: Virtual

Time: 8:00 AM ET

We are pleased to continue our Peer-to-Peer Fundraising schedule known as Play4JA. This format allows for flexibility and fun in 2022 including trivia and independent company bowling!