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Buffalo Niagara Partnership releases 2025 Annual Report to Members

By communications@thepartnership.org | Dec 3, 2025 | Comments Off on Buffalo Niagara Partnership releases 2025 Annual Report to Members

Key wins highlighted in this year’s annual report include reshaping the Cobblestone District, continuing progress along the NY SMART I-Corridor, expanding the suite of talent development programs and shaping policy that strengthens businesses.

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BNP Grow leadership development cohort celebrates fall graduation

By communications@thepartnership.org | Nov 26, 2025 | Comments Off on BNP Grow leadership development cohort celebrates fall graduation

The second BNP Grow leadership development cohort celebrated its graduation on Nov. 25 at BNP @ the cobblestone. The five-session introductory program set participants on a growth path to leadership, giving them the essential professional skills and knowledge they need to thrive.

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A growing New York requires all-of-the-above on energy generation

By communications@thepartnership.org | Nov 21, 2025 | Comments Off on A growing New York requires all-of-the-above on energy generation

BNP CEO Dottie Gallagher, CenterState CEO President & CEO Robert Simpson and Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Bob Duffy outline why New York must accelerate upgrades and adopt an all-of-the-above energy strategy to support growing industries and communities. Special to the USA TODAY Network.

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Buffalo Niagara Partnership celebrates 140 employers at first Economic Champions event

By communications@thepartnership.org | Nov 20, 2025 | Comments Off on Buffalo Niagara Partnership celebrates 140 employers at first Economic Champions event

More than 400 of Western New York’s top leaders, change makers and innovators joined the Buffalo Niagara Partnership on Nov. 18 at The Admiral Room to raise a glass to the employers driving Buffalo Niagara’s economy forward.

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How to sustain and build your business for long-term success

By communications@thepartnership.org | Nov 17, 2025 | Comments Off on How to sustain and build your business for long-term success

As the business landscape in Western New York continues to evolve, business owners face new challenges and opportunities for growth and success. Learn how businesses can cultivate strong talent pipelines, embrace innovation and digital tools, and create comprehensive succession plans to ensure long-term success. Presented by Bank of America.

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce awards Buffalo Niagara Partnership with 5-Star Accreditation

By communications@thepartnership.org | Nov 13, 2025 | Comments Off on U.S. Chamber of Commerce awards Buffalo Niagara Partnership with 5-Star Accreditation

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious 5-Star Accreditation designation is in recognition of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s sound policies, effective organizational procedures and significant positive impact on the community it serves.

Buffalo Niagara Partnership hosts first Leading Women event

By communications@thepartnership.org | Nov 11, 2025 | Comments Off on Buffalo Niagara Partnership hosts first Leading Women event

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s first Leading Women event was an afternoon led by an inspiring host committee of women shaping the future of Western New York.

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Election night wrap-up: Who won and what it means for Buffalo Niagara

By communications@thepartnership.org | Nov 5, 2025 | Comments Off on Election night wrap-up: Who won and what it means for Buffalo Niagara

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.

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Buffalo Niagara Partnership presents ATHENA Leadership Award to West Herr’s Beth Hollis

By communications@thepartnership.org | Nov 5, 2025 | Comments Off on Buffalo Niagara Partnership presents ATHENA Leadership Award to West Herr’s Beth Hollis

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.

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Meet the 2025 BNP Economic Champions

By communications@thepartnership.org | Oct 27, 2025 | Comments Off on Meet the 2025 BNP Economic Champions

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.