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System check: How technology, policy, and infrastructure are transforming care

By communications@thepartnership.org | May 21, 2025 | Comments Off on System check: How technology, policy, and infrastructure are transforming care

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.

How the State Budget Made Key Investments to Support Tech Hub Efforts

By communications@thepartnership.org | May 21, 2025 | Comments Off on How the State Budget Made Key Investments to Support Tech Hub Efforts

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.

Where the candidates stand: Key economic issues in the Buffalo mayoral race

By communications@thepartnership.org | May 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Where the candidates stand: Key economic issues in the Buffalo mayoral race

On Thursday, May 1, the BNP hosted a Democratic Mayoral Candidate Forum. For the first time since 2006, the City of Buffalo is electing a new mayor. The office has drawn considerable interest, leading to a crowded field of candidates running in the June 24 primary election. To help BNP members meet the candidates and learn where they stand on the issues facing our regional economy, the BNP invited the top three fundraising candidates to participate.

Actions NY SMART I-Corridor is taking to accelerate implementation and regional momentum

By communications@thepartnership.org | Apr 21, 2025 | Comments Off on Actions NY SMART I-Corridor is taking to accelerate implementation and regional momentum

The NY SMART I-Corridor Advisory Committee met to discuss the meaningful progress in Q1 2025 across the region that will position the area as a leader in semiconductor innovation. The progress shared reflects both the strength of the Corridor’s cross-sector partnerships and the federal government’s commitment to semiconductor growth as a matter of national economic and security strategy.

Empowering Young Professionals to step into advocacy

By communications@thepartnership.org | Apr 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Empowering Young Professionals to step into advocacy

How does business advocacy actually work? And why should young professionals take interest?
Those were the driving questions behind Be The Change, a high-energy informational event hosted by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s Young Professionals (YP) group. Held at The Establishment, this members-only session gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look at how business advocacy shapes the regional economy, and how emerging leaders can play a role in that impact.

Keeping Buffalo moving: Strategies for transportation policy shifts

By communications@thepartnership.org | Mar 25, 2025 | Comments Off on Keeping Buffalo moving: Strategies for transportation policy shifts

On Mar. 20, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership convened transportation and logistics leaders for the 2025 Transportation Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) to discuss how the sector can navigate new sustainability demands, policy shifts, and infrastructure needs to keep the region—and its economy—moving forward across roadways, borders, and communities.

Powering progress: The future of energy & telecommunications in WNY

By communications@thepartnership.org | Mar 25, 2025 | Comments Off on Powering progress: The future of energy & telecommunications in WNY

The 2025 Energy & Telecommunications Industry Leaders Forum (ILF), hosted by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership on Feb. 27, convened experts and executives across the energy spectrum to discuss how sustainability, technology, and collaboration are reshaping the industry.

CEOs Speak: A cautious rise in optimism

By communications@thepartnership.org | Mar 25, 2025 | Comments Off on CEOs Speak: A cautious rise in optimism

At our recent CEOs Speak event—the only forum in Buffalo Niagara showcasing the results from the annual Upstate New York Business Leader Survey—local leaders delivered a powerful message: optimism is cautiously rising, but government intervention remains a persistent obstacle to regional economic growth.

Choosing innovation that will last: The BNP Tech Industry Leaders Forum

By communications@thepartnership.org | Mar 25, 2025 | Comments Off on Choosing innovation that will last: The BNP Tech Industry Leaders Forum

On Feb. 13, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership convened top tech leaders for the 2025 Tech Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) to explore sustainability in technology—examining environmental, social, and technological sustainability strategies that are shaping the future of the industry and the economy.

Tourism is booming: How can we help it stay that way?

By communications@thepartnership.org | Mar 5, 2025 | Comments Off on Tourism is booming: How can we help it stay that way?

On January 30, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership convened top industry leaders at the Hospitality & Tourism Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) to discuss the future of travel and sustainability in our region.