In the news: Incoming BNP leader Grant Loomis on moving the economic needle in Buffalo
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Corey Desiderio
March 16, 2026
"We need to face the hard truths, come together and figure out policies or plans of attack that will move the needle."
President & COO Grant Loomis recently sat down with new media platform Series B(uffalo) as he prepares to transition into the CEO role following Dottie Gallagher’s retirement in June. The wide-ranging conversation touched on several topics, including:
- What employers are currently optimistic and concerned about
- The state of Western New York’s economy
- Where he sees opportunities for more regional collaboration
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