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Associate Memberships

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The BNP has entered into strategic agreements with two Southern Ontario Chambers of Commerce: the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce.  As a member of the Partnership, these agreements provide you with a reciprocal associate membership with both the Hamilton and Greater Niagara Chambers at no additional cost to you.

As an associate member of the Hamilton and Greater Niagara Chambers, you will have access to events, business networking, and cross-border news.  These agreements give you the opportunity to collaborate with a wider network of business professionals across the border.

You will now receive the following:

  • Access to Hamilton and Greater Niagara events and programs at member pricing
  • Opportunities to highlight your company’s brand in Southern Ontario

From the Blog

7.1.21 BNP Advocacy Alert – Where are we on Infrastructure?

By growthzone | July 1, 2021

As we enter July – Senator Schumer’s target finish line for the infrastructure package – many details remain in the air. President Biden recently joined a bipartisan coalition of Senators to announce a deal had been reached on infrastructure. But, until the ink is dry and the votes are cast, debate is far from over.

6.24.21 Webisode: What Employers Need to Know About the NY HERO Act – #1

By growthzone | June 25, 2021

The NY HERO Act creates new workplace safety standards that every private employer in New York will have to follow. These standards govern a wide variety of topics, including health screening, masks and PPE, handwashing, surface disinfecting, social distancing, quarantines, and ventilation.

6.21.21 BNP Advocacy Alert – Poloncarz Announces ARP Spending Plan

By growthzone | June 21, 2021

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced today his plan to invest the county’s share of local aid from the latest COVID-19 relief package.

The American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus plan signed by President Biden in March, provided $178 million to Erie County.

Poloncarz said the county’s “RENEW Plan” will invest $123.7 million in:

6.15.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: NYS Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions

By growthzone | June 15, 2021

NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today the immediate lifting of COVID-19 related restrictions as 70% of the state’s adult population has been vaccinated (receiving at least one dose of vaccine). The 70 percent threshold in a national standard.