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BNP Hosts County Executive Candidates
In preparation for the 2023 elections, the BNP hosted an Erie County Executive Candidate Forum. Both candidates for Erie County’s highest office – incumbent Mark Poloncarz and challenger Chrissy Casilio – were given 45 minutes to address BNP members in a guided discussion.
Read MoreIntroducing Minority-Owned Business Initiative Participants – Group 1
Blog Back to Our Blog Introducing Minority-Owned Business Initiative Participants – Group 1 Blog Categories The Partnership September 14, 2023 Advocacy Advocacy Alerts Business Bulletin CanAm Economic Development Logistics and Transportation ManufacturingBN360 Young ProfessionalsCOVID-19Diversity and Inclusion 2023 DEI Symposium 2022 D&I SymposiumEmploy Career Pathways Talent Pipeline Management WorkforceEvents ATHENA Awards® Women in Business Hob Nob…
Read MorePreparation & Capacity: BNP Energy & Telecommunications Industry Leaders Forum
The BNP Energy & Telecommunications Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) came together on September 14 to discuss the future of the sector in the wake of evolving government regulations and consumer trends
Read MoreIntroducing Minority-Owned Business Initiative Participant: Zoom Zoom
Walid Al Hilaly’s Zoom Zoom is an innovative rideshare company focused on meeting the needs of the community – from providing affordable, reliable transportation to creating regional job opportunities.
Read MoreHow the U.S. Is Closing the Door to Top Talent
The BNP organized a Capital Conversations event as part of our Government Affairs series to examine the workings of the H-1B program and explore potential reforms that could strengthen our regional economy.
Read MoreIntroducing Minority-Owned Business Initiative Participant: Herne Law, PLLC
Attorney Owen Herne is an enrolled member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. Herne Law specializes in the legal, economic, and policy issues facing Indian nations across the United States today.
Read MoreIntroducing Minority-Owned Business Initiative Participant: That Brown Bag
Founded in 2018, That Brown Bag is the area’s only hard copy directory for minority-owned businesses, including establishments in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Rochester, and Toronto.
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Meet Brooke Kibrick
We are pleased to welcome Brooke Kibrick, Director of Events & Programs, as our latest Staff Spotlight.
Read MoreThe Buffalo Niagara Partnership announces second cohort of Minority-Owned Business Initiative Program Expanded to Respond to Applicant Needs
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s (BNP’s) Minority Business Initiative (MBI) strives to eliminate the obstacles that have long hindered minority business ownership by providing minority-owned businesses access to BNP’s extensive resources and networks to build their business. The 2023 cohort was announced at today’s DEI Symposium and includes two tracks to better serve participant needs. The MBI Program is funded through generous underwriting of Bank of America, National Grid, and the Buffalo Niagara Partnership.
Read MoreCompeting in a Changing Economy: The BNP Small Business Industry Leaders Forum
Small business owners are facing constant and complicated challenges, ranging from staffing shortages to rising costs. On May 18, the BNP convened the first Small Business Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) to explore shared strategies and to discuss how the sector can compete in a changing economy and shifting talent market.
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