Powering progress: The future of energy & telecommunications in WNY
The 2025 Energy & Telecommunications Industry Leaders Forum (ILF), hosted by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership on Feb. 27, convened experts and executives across the energy spectrum to discuss how sustainability, technology, and collaboration are reshaping the industry.
Read MoreCEOs 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.
Read MoreChoosing innovation that will last: The BNP Tech Industry Leaders Forum
On Feb. 13, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership convened top tech leaders for the 2025 Tech Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) to explore sustainability in technology—examining environmental, social, and technological sustainability strategies that are shaping the future of the industry and the economy.
Read MoreTourism is booming: How can we help it stay that way?
On January 30, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership convened top industry leaders at the Hospitality & Tourism Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) to discuss the future of travel and sustainability in our region.
Read MoreStaff 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!
Read MoreLegislative priorities: BNP’s reaction to the Executive Budget
On February 14, we set the stage for critical discussions about the future of New York State’s economy by convening regional business leaders and policymakers, along with BNP members, at the 1970 Club in KeyBank Center for our Legislative Luncheon.
Read MoreA tech-driven future: The NY SMART I-Corridor’s role in New York’s economic future
The New York State Economic Development Conference was held on February 11–12, 2025 in Albany. One of the most highly anticipated sessions, “The Rise of the NY SMART I-Corridor as a Semiconductor Tech Hub” led by Dottie Gallagher, Rob Simpson, and Joseph Stefko, packed the room beyond capacity.
Read MoreRising vacancies, big opportunities: The future of development & construction in WNY
Blog Back to Our Blog Rising vacancies, big opportunities: The future of development & construction in WNY The Partnership January 29, 2025 Blog Categories Advocacy Advocacy Alerts Business Bulletin CanAm Economic Development Logistics and Transportation ManufacturingBN360 Young ProfessionalsCOVID-19Diversity and Inclusion 2023 DEI Symposium 2022 D&I SymposiumEmploy Career Pathways Talent Pipeline Management WorkforceEvents ATHENA Awards® Women…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Meet Jessica Dolly
We are pleased to welcome Jessica Dolly, our new Marketing Coordinator, as our latest Staff Spotlight.
Get to know Jessica in this brief Q and A!
Read More2025 Advocacy Agenda: Shaping the future
On Jan 9, our signature Government Affairs event unveiled the strategies and priorities that will guide our work this year with policymakers.
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