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- Perspectives on important issues
- Guest blogs from industry experts
- Notifications about key political happenings
- Updates/recaps on our events
- Member achievements and spotlights
- Significant news and press announcements
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Buffalo Niagara voters made their voices heard on Nov. 4 in a series of key local races. Based on unofficial vote tallies, here’s a look at who won and what’s next for our region’s leadership, courtesy of Buffalo Niagara Partnership Director of Government Affairs Josh Veronica.
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership proudly presented Beth Hollis, vice president of variable operations at West Herr Auto Group, with the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award at BNP Leading Women on Nov. 4.
More than 110 organizations will be recognized as BNP Economic Champions at our inaugural happy hour celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 18, presented by KeyBank. Click to see the full list of this year’s top leaders, change makers and innovators.
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is thrilled to welcome Corey Desiderio as its new Director of Content & Communications. Get to know Corey in this brief Q&A.
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership hosted its 2025 Economic Development Summit on Oct. 9 – the culminating event of this year’s Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) series. This was the BNP’s largest summit since launching the event in 2023, bringing together more than 100 business and community leaders from across the region.
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is proud to recognize Moog Inc. as the 2025 Business of the Year for its outstanding leadership, growth and commitment to the Buffalo Niagara community.
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is thrilled to welcome Todd Brooks as its new Vice President, Finance & Operations. Get to know him in this brief Q&A.
Donna DeCarolis, the recently retired president of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation, has been named the Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s 2025 Industry Leader Award winner.
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership announced that Grant Loomis has been promoted to President & Chief Operating Officer and will succeed Dottie Gallagher as Chief Executive Officer in June 2026.
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is thrilled to welcome Emily Jaworski as its new Manager of External Affairs for the NY SMART I-Corridor. Get to know her in this brief Q&A.