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November 30, 2011 

Buffalo Niagara Partnership Teams With Bloomberg Government to produce Why Washington Matters To You
December 8^th Event to Expose Area Companies to Federal Contracting Process

(BUFFALO, N.Y.) - The Buffalo Niagara Partnership has announced a special teaming arrangement with Bloomberg Government, the government data & information arm of Bloomberg LP.  Together, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership and Bloomberg Government will provide Partnership members with training on federal spending data, in-depth information about the federal contracting process, as well as pending changes to federal legislation and regulations.  The new partnership will begin with a free seminar, Why Washington Matters to You, on December 8^th at the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, 665 Main St #200, Buffalo, NY, 14203.

“Our region’s employers are always looking for new ways to succeed,” said Andrew Rudnick, President & CEO of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership.  “By working together with Bloomberg Government, we are providing just that – an opportunity to learn about federal contracting in order to bring additional economic activity to our region.”

“We are excited about our sponsorship of this training to companies in the Buffalo region in conjunction with the Buffalo Niagara Partnership,” said Don Baptiste, the Head of Bloomberg Government.  “Even though Washington is hundreds of miles away, industries in all regions can benefit from a deeper understanding of how actions in Washington impact all types of businesses, including bringing them new opportunities for revenue growth.”

Several Bloomberg Government executives will visit Buffalo for the event, including Jacqueline Gallus of Government Enterprise Sales; Anne Laurent, Team Lead for Federal Business Intelligence and Defense Analysis; and Darin Ohlandt, Head of Marketing for Bloomberg Government. 

Why Washington Matters to You is open to non-members of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership and those interested in learning more about the organization.  In addition to manufacturers, logistics firms and agribusiness companies will benefit from learning more about the federal contracting process.  Registration is available on the Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s website at www.thepartnership.org. 

WHO:             Buffalo Niagara companies looking to expand into federal contracts

WHAT:           Free Seminar on the Federal Contracting Process for manufacturers

WHEN:          December 8^th, 2011, 8:00

WHERE:        Buffalo Niagara Partnership

665 Main Street #200

Buffalo, NY 14203

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ABOUT THE BUFFALO NIAGARA PARTNERSHIP

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership includes nearly 2,500 employer members, working for improved business competitiveness and expanded economic activity in the region.  The Partnership advocates, locally, and in Albany, and Washington, D.C., for policies and resources to increase private sector investment and jobs.  The Partnership also offers programs and services to its members to increase their chances for business success.