In Honor of Small Business Week, BNP Opens Doors to Regional Small Businesses
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The Partnership
May 8, 2025
(BUFFALO, N.Y.) - The Buffalo Niagara Partnership (BNP) will host an exclusive tour day on Thursday, May 29, dedicated to small businesses throughout the Buffalo Niagara region. This special event is designed to recognize and celebrate the critical role small businesses play in driving the regional economy.
The tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the BNP’s new downtown headquarters in the cobblestone district and provides insight into how small businesses can benefit from BNP membership — including the growing BNP Pro Free tier.
Launched just over a year ago with generous support from National Grid, BNP Pro Free offers complimentary access to select resources and opportunities tailored for the region’s smallest employers. This tier is open to locally owned businesses with five or fewer full-time employees, as well as locally owned and operated bars and restaurants of any size.
BNP Pro Free members gain access to networking events, workshops, and promotional tools — all without cost. While premium benefits remain exclusive to paid membership levels, Pro Free was developed to deliver meaningful value and increase engagement across the small business community.
“All local businesses are welcome to attend the tour day,” said Dottie Gallagher, President and CEO of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership. “Small businesses are the backbone of our regional economy. Through BNP Pro Free, we are breaking down barriers and giving these vital businesses access to the connections, knowledge, and support they need to grow and thrive.”
This event underscores the Partnership’s commitment to supporting small businesses and ensuring they remain vital contributors to the Buffalo Niagara region’s growth and prosperity.
To RSVP visit https://members.thepartnership.org/event-calendar/Details/small-business-tour-day-1392561.
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