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
6.15.21 BNP Advocacy Alert – 2021 NYS Legislative Session in Review
As the 2021 state legislative session comes to a close, the BNP is proud of the many advocacy wins it earned this year. The BNP, on behalf of its members who employ over a quarter million people in the region, remains in frequent contact with lawmakers about legislation that would impact our regional economy.
BNP Advocacy Insider – June 2021
The June 2021 Advocacy Insider is a roundup of important issues we are monitoring that could you and your business.
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:
What Employers Need to Know About the HERO Act
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.