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#micronet_heading# – Events

As the largest regional chamber of commerce in WNY, we bring approximately 4,500 people together each year via an unprecedented number of events, meetings, and workshops. Designed to facilitate networking opportunities, encourage business development, support professional development, and drive business advocacy, there is a BNP event for every member of your organization. 

Member Events Calendar  |  Signature Events  |  SHRM Credit

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Signature Events:

ATHENA Awards

The region’s most prestigious event recognizing the professional accomplishments of exceptional individuals and organizations dedicated to the advancement of women. Join us for the 32nd Annual Event on March 29, 2023.

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HobNob

HobNob is your opportunity to connect with leaders from across industries and sectors in a lively, easygoing environment amongst friends.

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D&I Symposium

A virtual event packed with incredible content designed to help you and your organization start, or continue, your D&I journey. Our Annual Symposium will be back in June 2023.

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Annual Report

On November 10, 2022, we released our 2021-2022 Annual Report to Members at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo. Download the report today.

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SHRM Credits

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership has officially been named an authorized Recertification Provider by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). With this certification, participants in our qualified educational trainings and other HR-related programming will now have the opportunity to receive Professional Development Credits (PDCs).

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From the blog

Buffalo Niagara Partnership Announces 2022 ATHENA Organizational Award® Finalists 

By cciccarelli@thepartnership.org | March 21, 2022

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is pleased to announced the Organizational Award Finalists for the 31st Annual ATHENA Awards.

Introducing Minority-Owned Business Initiative Participant: Strickly Business Safety Solutions, LLC

By cciccarelli@thepartnership.org | March 3, 2022

Darrin Strickland is the founder and CEO of Strickly Business Safety Solutions, LLC, a Buffalo-based company providing health and safety preparedness programs and services to clients across New York State. From authorized and certified CPR/AED training and workplace emergency preparedness, to defensive driving courses and babysitter certification, Strickland and his staff help businesses, schools, and individuals be safe and be ready in critical situations.

Introducing Minority-Owned Business Initiative Participant: Kiper Moving and Transportation

By cciccarelli@thepartnership.org | February 22, 2022

Deidre Batson Griggs is president of Kiper Moving and Transportation, a company she founded with her husband Dante that offers a full range of residential and commercial moving services, including long-distance and international moving.

9/24/21 Webisode: Navigating the New Federal Vaccine Mandate for Employers

By jveronica@thepartnership.org | July 13, 2021

President Joe Biden recently announced a new mandate requiring all employers with 100 or more employees to ensure their workforce is fully vaccinated or require weekly testing of unvaccinated workers.