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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.
Catapult Executive Consulting President Marsha Koelmel explores how succession planning strengthens organizations long before transitions occur.
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.
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.
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.
At the Tech Industry Leaders Forum on Feb. 10, TechBuffalo led a panel discussion with experts from IBM, Radial Ventures and the University at Buffalo to help Buffalo Niagara Partnership members learn about responsible artificial intelligence adoption.
More than 50 senior leaders from across the development, construction, finance and professional services sectors kicked off the 2026 Industry Leaders Forum with a candid, peer-level discussion about policy tools, incentives and investment that can shape the city’s economic future.
Buffalo Niagara Partnership COO Grant Loomis joined Spectrum News 1 “In Focus” to spotlight how New York State’s proposed 2027 fiscal budget will have a significant impact on Western New York employers. Watch the full interview.
As the BNP’s new Director of Workforce Innovation, Chelsea McCann partners with employers and workforce training organizations to strengthen the talent pipeline in the NY SMART I-Corridor and semiconductor ecosystem. Get to know Chelsea in this Staff Spotlight.
The BNP shared its 2026 federal, state and local policy priorities to a room of more than 250 business and government leaders at its signature Advocacy Agenda Rollout & Public Officials Reception on Jan. 8.