Meet the 2023 MBI Cohort
FAQs:
Unlock Your Minority-Owned Business's Potential with the Minority Business Initiative
BNP's Minority Business Initiative (MBI) strives to eliminate the obstacles that have long hindered minority business ownership. Our program provides minority-owned businesses access to BNP's extensive resources and networks to build their business. The MBI program is intentional about removing the financial barriers to BNP membership and providing greater opportunities for your business. The MBI Program is funded through generous underwriting of Bank of America, National Grid, and the Buffalo Niagara Partnership.
Benefits
- Expansion of your company’s market reach through inclusion as a member.
- Brand Placement on the most influential chamber of commerce web properties in the WNY region.
- Increase Website SEO: As an MBI participant, your business will be included in BNP's member directory, which can help your website's search engine optimization.
- Access to industry-leading experts on leadership and business development within the membership network.
- Social Media Promotion on all BNP social media engagement properties.
Features
- Full Benefits of Membership: As an MBI participant your business will have full access to the benefits of membership in the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, including inclusion in the member directory, access to industry-leading resources, and a financial tools program from Bank of America.
- Exclusive Events: As an MBI participant your business will have access to member-only events, offering unique networking and learning opportunities.
- $400 credit to attend BNP's ticketed events OR a seat in the BNP Executive Exchange Program, based on business size.
Thank you for your interest in BNP's Minority-Owned Business Initiative (MBI). Applications are now closed for the current cohort.
Interested in applying for the 2024 cohort?
Join our mailing list to be informed when the application period opens later this year.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions about the program or the application process, please don't hesitate to contact Kenya Hobbs, at khobbs@thepartnership.org
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