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Growing Buffalo Niagara’s Economy: Where We Are, Where We Want to Go and How We’ll Get There

By gloomis@thepartnership.org | Sep 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Growing Buffalo Niagara’s Economy: Where We Are, Where We Want to Go and How We’ll Get There

Blog Back to Our Blog Blog Categories Buffalo Niagara has strong employers, significant assets and capable organizations working to move our region forward. What we lack is an employer-led, shared, and data-driven roadmap that helps us understand where we stand, where our greatest opportunities exist and how we can capitalize on those opportunities to grow…

A Changing U.S.-Canada Trade Relationship

By communications@thepartnership.org | Sep 28, 2026 | Comments Off on A Changing U.S.-Canada Trade Relationship

Blog Back to Our Blog Blog Categories For businesses in the Buffalo Niagara region, Canada is not a distant international market, but a major part of our regional economy. Companies on both sides of the border share customers, suppliers, workers, transportation networks and supply chains, which means decisions made in Washington and Ottawa can quickly…

Powering Buffalo Niagara’s Future: Energy & Telecommunications Leaders Tackle Affordability, Infrastructure and Growth

By communications@thepartnership.org | Sep 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Powering Buffalo Niagara’s Future: Energy & Telecommunications Leaders Tackle Affordability, Infrastructure and Growth

Blog Back to Our Blog Blog Categories Reliable power. Affordable energy. Modern connectivity. All three will play a critical role in Buffalo Niagara’s ability to grow existing employers, attract new investment and compete in an increasingly technology-driven economy.  That was the focus of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s 2026 Energy & Telecommunications Industry Leaders Forum, held…

Three Champion Ways to Grow in WNY

By communications@thepartnership.org | Sep 21, 2026 | Comments Off on Three Champion Ways to Grow in WNY

Blog Back to Our Blog Blog Categories A Buffalo recruiting firm is expanding its reach into international markets. A Niagara Falls organization is creating new connections between people looking for a second chance and employers looking for workers. A Western New York health center is opening its seventh location to bring care closer to the…

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What to know about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

By communications@thepartnership.org | Aug 18, 2026 | Comments Off on What to know about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

USMCA shapes how goods, services and investment move across the U.S.-Canada border, and its 2026 review could have important implications for Buffalo Niagara employers. Here’s what local businesses should know about the agreement, the review process and what comes next.

ATHENA Leadership Award

Nominations open for 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award

By communications@thepartnership.org | Aug 3, 2026 | Comments Off on Nominations open for 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award

The ATHENA Leadership Award recognizes an individual whose professional excellence, community service and commitment to advancing women have made a lasting impact throughout Western New York.

Headshot of Craig Ryan, Vice President of Operations at Precious Plate

A speedy stamp of approval

By communications@thepartnership.org | Jul 31, 2026 | Comments Off on A speedy stamp of approval

After Precious Plate spent months spinning its wheels trying to secure the proper permits, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership facilitated an introduction with the growing Niagara Falls manufacturer and FAA to expand its warehouse space.

Buffalo Niagara Partnership President & CEO Grant Loomis

Grant Loomis: Unifying Buffalo Niagara in one direction

By gloomis@thepartnership.org | Jul 7, 2026 | Comments Off on Grant Loomis: Unifying Buffalo Niagara in one direction

Grant Loomis steps forward as President & CEO, sharing how our region’s quickest economic growth relies on coordinating our efforts and utilizing each of our unique strengths.

Headshots of the nine new Buffalo Niagara Partnership board of directors

Buffalo Niagara Partnership welcomes 9 new board members, appoints officers

By communications@thepartnership.org | Jun 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Buffalo Niagara Partnership welcomes 9 new board members, appoints officers

The BNP recently elected nine new members to its Board of Directors and appointed officers for the upcoming fiscal year. The impressive class includes founders, CEOs, presidents and senior executives from both locally headquartered companies and global organizations.

Kevin Cleary presents at Accelerate AI event

Key takeaways from Buffalo’s first Accelerate AI event

By communications@thepartnership.org | Jun 22, 2026 | Comments Off on Key takeaways from Buffalo’s first Accelerate AI event

More than 250 attendees joined AI experts from the University at Buffalo and Radial Ventures on June 17 at Seneca One to learn how their organizations can use artificial intelligence tools in more meaningful ways.