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Poloncarz, Casilio give divergent views at county exec candidates forum before business group
Democrat Mark Poloncarz and Republican Chrissy Casilio couldn’t have been more different in their answers Thursday at a forum hosted by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership.
Read MoreTech hub competition draws flurry of applications
BUFFALO, NY (The Buffalo News) — The joint bid by Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse to secure potentially tens of millions of dollars in federal funding for a “tech hub” faces stiff competition.
But the partners in the bid say they believe their regional approach will give them a leg up in the competition.
Read MoreThis Labor Day weekend, consider the need to help ourselves
As family and friends come together to celebrate Labor Day and honor the working men and women who are the lifeblood of our economy, it seems appropriate to reflect on the kind of workforce our community needs now and in the future.
Read MoreBuffalo Niagara Partnership Announces Promotion of Grant Loomis to Senior Vice President
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is pleased to announce the promotion of Grant Loomis to the position of Senior Vice President, effective Friday, August 18. In his new role, Grant will continue to provide exemplary leadership and strategic guidance to the organization’s economic development, workforce, and government relations initiatives.
Read MoreBuffalo Niagara Partnership Elects Officers and New Members to Its Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 14, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT: Ian Gattie VP, Marketing & Programs igattie@thepartnership.org Buffalo Niagara Partnership Elects Officers and New Members to Its Board of Directors Regional Business Leaders Join Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s Board BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Niagara Partnership, the area’s regional chamber of commerce and privately-funded economic development organization, is…
Read MoreSuccessfully Engaging Non-Traditional Talent
Uncovering and Cultivating Hidden Talent Series: Session 3 – Talent Hiding in Plain Sight
Read MoreWho’s Who in Government Relations
Notable New Yorkers advocating for policy changes at the city, state and federal levels.
Read MoreBuffalo Niagara Partnership boosts outreach to minority businesses
BUFFALO, N.Y. (The Buffalo News) —The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is expanding its outreach to minority-owned businesses.
The region’s largest business group has increased the number of participants in its Minority Business Initiative to 16, from five in last year’s inaugural edition of the program.
Read MoreAnother Voice: Proposed recycling reform would harm manufacturers
BUFFALO, N.Y. (The Buffalo News) — New York lawmakers are rightfully looking to address the problem of plastic waste. One of Albany’s proposed solutions is an extended producer responsibility (EPR) bill called the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (S.4246/A.5322).
Read MoreNote to Albany: Pushing workers over ‘benefits cliff’ makes no sense
BUFFALO, N.Y. (The Buffalo News) — If the moral imperative of making work pay doesn’t prompt compensation adequate for a decent life – and clearly it often doesn’t – maybe the impact on the economy of penalizing workers for bettering themselves will change some minds.
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