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Jacob Picchione of GDI Integrated Facilities Services

Building relationships that drive business

By communications@thepartnership.org | Jun 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Building relationships that drive business

When Jacob Picchione joined the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, he was looking for opportunities to expand his network and increase awareness of GDI Integrated Facility Services across Western New York. Through BNP events, the Tech Hub initiative and member resources, he has built valuable relationships and connected with leaders in emerging industries like semiconductor manufacturing. Read how BNP membership is helping Jacob stay informed and showcase his company throughout the region.

Young professionals at BNP Forward

Key takeaways from BNP Forward

By communications@thepartnership.org | Jun 5, 2026 | Comments Off on Key takeaways from BNP Forward

More than 160 BNP Young Professional members attended BNP Forward on June 4 to learn how to communication effectively in the workplace, build meaningful relationships and civically engage with the communities around them.

Thomas J. Quatroche, Jr., PhD, President and CEO of ECMC Corporation

Healthcare leaders define shared challenges, advocacy priorities

By communications@thepartnership.org | May 28, 2026 | Comments Off on Healthcare leaders define shared challenges, advocacy priorities

Blog Back to Our Blog Blog Categories Leaders from across Buffalo Niagara gathered on May 27 for the Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s Healthcare & Human Services Industry Leaders Forum, a conversation focused on the challenges, opportunities and policy issues shaping one of the region’s most critical industries. The forum featured keynote remarks from Thomas J. Quatroche,…

Small Business Bootcamp

5 key takeaways from Small Business Bootcamp

By communications@thepartnership.org | May 8, 2026 | Comments Off on 5 key takeaways from Small Business Bootcamp

Nearly 100 small business owners gathered at BNP @ the Cobblestone on May 4 to kick off Small Business Week at Small Business Bootcamp. The morning brought together entrepreneurs and regional partners for hands-on learning sessions across marketing, finance, HR, accounting, and legal topics.

Hospitality & Tourism Industry Leaders Forum

Setting the stage for a defining moment in tourism, hospitality

By communications@thepartnership.org | Apr 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Setting the stage for a defining moment in tourism, hospitality

Visit Buffalo President & CEO Patrick Kaler and Vice President of Marketing Karen Fashana joined the Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s Hospitality & Tourism Industry Leaders Forum on April 22 to take members behind the organization’s ambitious new branding initiative, “That’s Buffalo For You.”

Rich Fontana, Special Assistant to the Commissioner at the New York State Department of Transportation

Transportation, logistics experts examine cross-border commerce & future of funding

By communications@thepartnership.org | Apr 2, 2026 | Comments Off on Transportation, logistics experts examine cross-border commerce & future of funding

At the Transportation & Logistics Industry Leaders Forum on March 31, regional and national experts educated members on how federal policy, infrastructure investment and cross-border dynamics are shaping the movement of goods – and what it means for Buffalo Niagara businesses.

Succession planning blog preview

The competitive advantage smart CEOs build early

By communications@thepartnership.org | Mar 17, 2026 | Comments Off on The competitive advantage smart CEOs build early

Catapult Executive Consulting President Marsha Koelmel explores how succession planning strengthens organizations long before transitions occur.

Grant Loomis

In the news: Incoming BNP leader Grant Loomis on moving the economic needle in Buffalo

By corey@connollystudios.com | Mar 16, 2026 | Comments Off on In the news: Incoming BNP leader Grant Loomis on moving the economic needle in Buffalo

President & COO Grant Loomis recently sat down with the 43North Foundation’s new media platform to share his thoughts on the current and future state of Western New York’s economy.

Manufacturing ILF Jen Flagg NY SMART I-Corridor

Manufacturers explore growing semiconductor opportunities through NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub

By communications@thepartnership.org | Mar 11, 2026 | Comments Off on Manufacturers explore growing semiconductor opportunities through NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub

At the Manufacturing Industry Leaders Forum on March 3, regional experts from the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub provided guidance on how local businesses can join the growing semiconductor ecosystem through funding and hands-on support.

2026 Legislative Luncheon

A look inside state budget negotiations at the Legislative Luncheon

By communications@thepartnership.org | Mar 4, 2026 | Comments Off on A look inside state budget negotiations at the Legislative Luncheon

As New York State’s 2026 budget negotiations continue ahead of an April 1 deadline, more than 120 BNP members gathered with state leaders for candid discussions on priorities that will shape our region’s economic future. From development and childcare access to energy affordability and tax policy, here’s what state officials had to say and where the BNP stands.