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Staff Spotlight: Meet Corey Desiderio
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is thrilled to welcome Corey Desiderio as its new Director of Content & Communications. Get to know Corey in this brief Q&A.
Read MoreMoog Inc. named 2025 Business of the Year
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is proud to recognize Moog Inc. as the 2025 Business of the Year for its outstanding leadership, growth and commitment to the Buffalo Niagara community.
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Meet Todd Brooks
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is thrilled to welcome Todd Brooks as its new Vice President, Finance & Operations. Get to know him in this brief Q&A.
Read MoreDonna DeCarolis named 2025 Industry Leader Award winner
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.
Read MoreGrant Loomis named next CEO in planned leadership transition
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.
Read MoreInside the room: What lawmakers told employers at BNP’s 2025 Policy Perspective
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.
Read MoreNavigating risk and regulation: What financial and insurance leaders are watching
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.
Read More3 reasons why in-person networking matters for the next generation of leaders
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.
Read MorePolicy focus: Power Trends Report underscores energy concerns
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.
Read MoreHow 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.
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