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Navigating 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.

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3 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.

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Policy 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.

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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.

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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.

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Staff Spotlight: Meet Arcadea Scott

We are pleased to welcome Arcadea Scott, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, in our latest Staff Spotlight featured blog post.

Get to know Arcadea in this brief Q&A!

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Full speed ahead: Inside the BNP’s top priorities for 2025

As the regional chamber of commerce, we’re already known as the go-to resource for assisting growth, advocating for employers, and amplifying the voices of business leaders. This year, we’re accelerating on our mission to make Buffalo Niagara stronger and more connected than ever. Like a train running full speed ahead, we plan on driving forward last year’s momentum, forging new tracks this year, and working to help every member meet their goals.

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