Young Professionals Archives

3 reasons why in-person networking matters for the next generation of leaders

June 23, 2025

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.

Empowering Young Professionals to step into advocacy

April 14, 2025

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.

Jose Mendoza, 2022 BN360 Spotlight Professional

October 3, 2022

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is pleased to present one of our October 2022 BN360 Spotlight Professionals, Jose Mendoza.

Each year, BN360 highlights up-and-coming young professionals who strive for professional growth and development, care for their community, and are passionate about the future of the Buffalo Niagara region.

Thomas Weimer, 2022 BN360 Spotlight Professional

October 1, 2022

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is pleased to present one of our October 2022 BN360 Spotlight Professionals, Thomas Weimer.

Each year, BN360 highlights up-and-coming young professionals who strive for professional growth and development, care for their community, and are passionate about the future of the Buffalo Niagara region.

The Art of Storytelling: An Interview with Facilitator Herb Escher, CEO, Dale Carnegie

September 27, 2022

BN360 is proud to present The Art of Storytelling on Friday, September 30th at noon. This virtual webinar will give you the tools to transform the way you connect with people and jump-start your professional development. We sat down with facilitator, Herb Escher, CEO of Dale Carnegie of WNY and the Greater Boston Area to find out why you should attend this event.

Stephanie Peete, 2022 BN360 Spotlight Professional

June 6, 2022

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is pleased to present our June 2022 BN360 Spotlight Professional, Stephanie Peete.

Each year, BN360 highlights up-and-coming young professionals who strive for professional growth and development, care for their community, and are passionate about the future of the Buffalo Niagara region.

Molly Booi, 2022 BN360 Spotlight Professional

April 29, 2022

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is pleased to present the 2022 BN360 Spotlight Professionals.

Each year, BN360 highlights up-and-coming young professionals who strive for professional growth and development, care for their community, and are passionate about the future of the Buffalo Niagara region.