Posts by kbieniek@thepartnership.org
BNP Advocacy Insider – May 2021
The May 2021 Advocacy Insider is a roundup of important issues we are monitoring that could you and your business.
Read MoreIt’s Time to Reopen the U.S.-Canada Border
The time has come to reopen the U.S.-Canada land border. The border has been closed for non-essential travel since March 21, 2020 – over a full year. After a year of financial devastation, the economies of Southern Ontario and Western New York need a boost, and reopening the border would provide it.
Read More4.19.21 BNP Advocacy Alert – COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
As a part of this year’s New York State budget, $800 million was allocated to a new COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. The Buffalo Niagara Partnership wanted to alert you of this opportunity so that your business can take advantage as soon as the application becomes available.
Read MoreBNP Advocacy Alert – NYS Budget Update
Governor Cuomo and members of the State Legislature have agreed on a new state budget for FY 2022.
Read MoreBNP Advocacy Insider – April 2021
The APril 2021 Advocacy Insider is a roundup of important issues we are monitoring that could you and your business.
Read MoreBiden Releases Infrastructure Plan
President Biden has committed to passing a federal infrastructure package. This week, the White House released details on what the President wants that package to include. An infrastructure investment has the potential to equip America with safer roads, bridges, and pipes, more efficient public transit systems, universal broadband, and many well-paying jobs. Although the final plan approved by Congress may look different, the President’s proposal is a starting point that kicks off negotiations and demonstrates his administration’s priorities.
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