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Highlights from the 2025 Economic Development Summit

October 11, 2025

Donna DeCarolis Economic Development Summit

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership hosted its 2025 Economic Development Summit on Oct. 9 – the culminating event of this year’s Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) series. This was the BNP’s largest summit since launching the event in 2023, bringing together more than 100 business and community leaders from across the region.

Donna DeCarolis named 2025 Industry Leader Award winner

September 24, 2025

Donna DeCarolis, the recently retired president of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation, has been named the Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s 2025 Industry Leader Award winner.