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Bridging the Gap Conference Strengthens New York’s Semiconductor Supply Chain

Blog Back to Our Blog Bridging the Gap Conference Strengthens New York’s Semiconductor Supply Chain July 16, 2025 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 Speaker SeriesMembership…

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Navigating risk and regulation: What financial and insurance leaders are watching

Buffalo Niagara’s financial and insurance sectors are facing a wave of change driven by federal policy shifts, volatile market conditions, and rising sustainability expectations. On June 12, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership hosted its 2025 Finance & Insurance Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) to examine how sector leaders are responding to new challenges and preparing for a more resilient, regulated future.

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3 reasons why in-person networking matters for the next generation of leaders

Scrolling through LinkedIn can only get you so far.In today’s digital world, it is easy to assume that building your network can happen entirely online. But if you ask any experienced professional where their most valuable relationships started, chances are it was not over a screen—it was in person.BNP’s Young Professionals program was built on this idea. From our Tee Up For Networking event to our upcoming summer meetup, we’re creating moments that help early- and mid-career professionals connect in a more meaningful way.

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Policy focus: Power Trends Report underscores energy concerns

The New York Independent System Operator released its annual Power Trends report, which details the state of New York’s electric grid. The report’s findings are concerning and underscore the need for a more sensible approach to climate and energy policy.

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System check: How technology, policy, and infrastructure are transforming care

Healthcare and human services organizations in Buffalo Niagara are confronting a convergence of rising costs, shifting regulations, and operational challenges that are redefining how care is delivered, funded, and sustained. As both essential service providers and major employers in the region, these organizations are navigating a period of significant transition with long-term implications for public health and the regional economy.

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Where the candidates stand: Key economic issues in the Buffalo mayoral race

On Thursday, May 1, the BNP hosted a Democratic Mayoral Candidate Forum. For the first time since 2006, the City of Buffalo is electing a new mayor. The office has drawn considerable interest, leading to a crowded field of candidates running in the June 24 primary election. To help BNP members meet the candidates and learn where they stand on the issues facing our regional economy, the BNP invited the top three fundraising candidates to participate.

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Actions NY SMART I-Corridor is taking to accelerate implementation and regional momentum

The NY SMART I-Corridor Advisory Committee met to discuss the meaningful progress in Q1 2025 across the region that will position the area as a leader in semiconductor innovation. The progress shared reflects both the strength of the Corridor’s cross-sector partnerships and the federal government’s commitment to semiconductor growth as a matter of national economic and security strategy.

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