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More than 60 companies have been nominated to be recognized as one of the region’s leaders in innovation and moving the local economy forward.  Check them out here!

Come join us and help recognize these leaders and innovators at the INNOVATE Buffalo Niagara luncheon co-produced by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership & KPMG LLP.  A special thank you to Partnership Title Sponsor KeyBank
 
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Innovation occurs everyday in the way businesses operate, meet the needs of customers and organize their people and processes.  Innovation can be the answer to the challenges impacting your business future:

Today’s workforce - how do I provide compelling benefits without extra cash on hand or create an entrepreneurial spirit in my team? 

Building a business plan that lasts – are there ways of looking at or doing business differently that actually increases profit and reduces expenses?  For my business?  For the community?

Access to markets- does location matter anymore?  Are there customers in my back yard I did not even know existed?  Am I alone out here or is there a regional approach to location that can help?

Attend the panel discussion portion at the January luncheon and learn from your peers just how they do it.
10:15-11:45 Panel Discussions
Workforce Innovation – Panelists: Sodexo,Synacor, University at Buffalo Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Sustainable Innovation – Panelist: RiverWright – Greg Stevens, President
Bi-national Innovation
 
12:00-2:00 Awards Luncheon
Featuring keynote speaker Marisa Lago, President and CEO, Empire State Development Corporation (ESD)

Awards will be given in five industries leading our new economy including:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Agri-Business/Food Processing
• Back Office Operations/Financial Services
• Life Science
• Logistics

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Media Sponsor: 


Underwriter: Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

Register for this event here!