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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.
The BNP hosted Policy Perspective, a piece of the BNP’s annual Government Affairs series. The standing-room-only crowd heard from three of our region’s most influential lawmakers: Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, Senator April Baskin, and Senator Patrick Gallivan. The lawmakers spoke on a panel moderated by BNP Director of Government Affairs Josh Veronica.
Blog Back to Our Blog The University at Buffalo’s Bridging the Gap: Activating the Semiconductor Supply Chain Network conference connected leaders, manufacturers, and regional stakeholders for a two-day conversation on how to grow New York’s presence in the global semiconductor industry. Held July 15-16 at the UB Center for the Arts and Alfiero Center, the…
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.
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.
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.
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.
New York State lawmakers recently approved the FY2026 state budget. The agreement included several key wins for the semiconductor industry, building upon the state’s demonstrated support for the SMART I-Corridor.