Partnership
Staff Spotlight: Meet Charlene Janiga
We are pleased to introduce Charlene Janiga, BNP’s Senior Coordinator, Marketing & Events as our latest Staff Spotlight. Charlene’s role is to handle all Partnership events registration and also provide support to our Marketing & Events team. Learn a little bit more about Charlene in this brief Q&A. Q: Tell us
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Meet Seth Piccirillo
We are pleased to introduce Seth Piccirillo, BNP’s Director of Economic Development as our latest Staff Spotlight. Seth’s role is to help our members increase their competitiveness and ability to thrive in the local, national and international economy. Learn a little bit more about Seth in this brief Q&A.
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Meet Nancy McNamara
We are pleased to introduce BNP’s Senior Manager, Member Engagement – Nancy McNamara as our latest Staff Spotlight.
Nancy’s role is to engage our members in the services and resources offered by the BNP that offers them value and enable their businesses to thrive.
Read More3.21.22 COVID Bulletin: State Reverses Course on HERO Act
Without fanfare, the New York State Department of Labor updated its website to announce the relaxation of some NY HERO Act provisions. Employers can now forego enforcing their workplace safety plans.
Read More3.17.22 Advocacy Alert: Hochul Extends State of Emergency, Signs Sexual Harassment Bills
Governor Kathy Hochul has issued an Executive Order extending New York’s state of emergency declaration for COVID-19. The state of emergency was scheduled to expire today, but Hochul extended the declaration through April 15.
Read MoreEmpire Center: Single Payer “Sticker Shock”
A new report from the Empire Center for Public Policy details how expensive a single payer healthcare system would be in New York. The full report is available here.
Read More3.15.22 Advocacy Alert: NY Legislators Release Budget Proposals
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Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Meet Liz Benkovich
We are pleased to introduce BNP’s Vice President, Member Engagement & Development, Liz Benkovich as our latest Staff Spotlight.
As a coach, manager, and mentor, Liz works with the entire team to inspire members to help them gain the full benefits of the Partnership allowing them to grow, thrive, and to reach their full potential.
Read More3.2.22 Advocacy Alert: Takeaways from State of the Union
Last night, President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address. The speech, which outlined his agenda for the upcoming year, is available here.
Read More3.1.22 Advocacy Alert: Employer Considerations During Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized Russian forces to invade Ukraine, greatly escalating tensions between Russia and the West. Although 5,000 miles separate Buffalo from Kyiv, there are considerations employers in our region should review during this conflict.
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