The advocacy efforts of the Partnership have been aligned with a number of ‘wins’ for the Buffalo Niagara region, including:
For more information, contact Grant Loomis at gloomis@thepartnership.org or 716-541-1736.
Advocacy Day 2021 a Success The BNP recently hosted three virtual advocacy sessions with lawmakers. The BNP and various members met with Rep. Brian Higgins and Sen. Tim Kennedy to discuss infrastructure, with Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes to discuss workforce development, and with Assembly Member Bill Conrad to discuss energy. All
5.26.21 BNP Advocacy Alert – Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program As you know, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership successfully advocated for the inclusion of small business recovery grants in this year’s state budget. Through this fund, employers can access grants to help finance: Payroll Rent/Mortgage Property & School Taxes
Recently, Governor Cuomo signed the NY HERO Act, a bill that creates new workplace safety requirements. This legislation will have wide-ranging implications for employers across the state. The BNP strongly advocated for changes to make this legislation less burdensome. Now that it has become law, it is important for employers