THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP
Shaping the future of Buffalo Niagara, together
Big network. Small business. Zero cost.
BNP Pro Free gives businesses with five or fewer employees the full BNP network, free. See if you qualify
Valuable resources & a community of support
Builder
Make meaningful connections that build brand visibility and accelerate growth.
- Build relationships with leaders through premier networking and lead generation opportunities
- Boost visibility with a high-impact new member welcome spotlight
- Increase brand reach through a bonus digital marketing campaign
Connector
Form strategic partnerships that solve long-term solutions to systemic challenges.
- Connect with potential partners, clients or collaborators through up to 2 curated member introductions
- Highlight community commitment through Board of Directors eligibility and logo inclusion in member recognition wall
- Gain executive insights with invitation to sector-specific programming with thought leaders
Investor
Drive systemic change, deepen your civic influence and shape what's next alongside the region's most influential leaders.
- Gain firsthand insight into regional priorities with a personal invitation to a Board of Directors meeting
- Build high-value relationships aligned with your organizational goals through up to 5 curated member introductions
- Access premium space at BNP @ the cobblestone to host meetings, trainings or larger gatherings
Compare membership levels
Each level includes everything in the one before it.
| Benefit | Builder$1,750/yr | Connector$3,000/yr | Investor$5,000/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core benefits | |||
| Member pricing on BNP events, health insurance options and HR solutions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| U.S. Chamber of Commerce membership and the BNP Brief | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Networking at Open House and LinkUp | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Premium directory placement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Public Officials Directory and real-time advocacy alerts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated member engagement representative | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| New member welcome: BNP Brief, social spotlight and digital billboard | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual Economic Development Summit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Visibility | |||
| Digital marketing campaign through The Buffalo News | $1,500 value | $2,500 value | |
| BNP @ the cobblestone digital billboard, 1-month feature | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on the member recognition wall | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| BNP @ the cobblestone | |||
| Co-working | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Small conference rooms (per year) | Up to 5 | Up to 10 | Up to 15 |
| Large conference rooms (per year) | 25% off | Up to 2 | Up to 4 |
| Access and influence | |||
| Invitation-only executive forums | 3 sectors | All 9 sectors | All 9 sectors |
| Curated member introductions | — | Up to 2 | Up to 5 |
| Annual strategic needs assessment | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live NYS budget and employer policy briefings | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5% discount on BNP talent programs | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Board of Directors eligibility | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal invitation to a Board of Directors meeting | — | — | ✓ |
Leader ($10,000+) and Visionary ($50,000+) memberships are built around your goals. BNP Pro Free is complimentary for our smallest businesses.
Reach out for tailored options that fit your current and future business goals.
BNP Pro Free
A complimentary membership that provides connections and support to fuel growth for our smallest businesses.
BNP Young Professional
Thoughtfully designed for 21-40 year olds to foster belonging, connection and professional growth.