Advocacy

Advocacy Overview

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s (BNP's) advocacy efforts are broad and far-reaching on behalf of our members.

An experienced government affairs team focuses on economic development policy and business advocacy at all levels of government.
Our advocacy efforts inform government leaders about the impact of their actions or inactions on local employers and their employees.
We track legislation and mobilize coalitions in support or opposition of specific policies.
We work to reduce burdensome regulations and bureaucratic red tape.

Advocacy Events

Advocacy Agenda Rollout & Public Officials Reception

Legislative Luncheon

Capital Conversations

Advocacy Day

CEOs Speak

CEOs Speak is the only place in Buffalo Niagara where you can hear the results of the Upstate New York Business Leader Survey conducted annually by Siena College Research Institute. Completed by over 500 CEOs from all across Upstate New York, the survey measures the perception of current and future business conditions. In partnership with The Business Council of New York State, this virtual event will feature a panel discussion with CEOs discussing pressing advocacy issues and employer engagement in state and federal policymaking.

Our advocacy events connect members to elected officials at the federal, state and local level through a host of programs and events. As a member, you have an opportunity to hear directly from decision and policy makers about the issues being debated in Washington, Albany and right here in Western New York.

Check out our events calendar to browse all of our upcoming events and to see when the next Advocacy event is taking place.