Initiatives moving Buffalo Niagara forward
The programs and events the BNP is leading right now. Get involved, attend or nominate.
Can-Am Connect
Thursday, December 3, 2026 · Morning forum
Business leaders, trade experts and policymakers from both sides of the border on tariffs, supply chains and the future of U.S.–Canada commerce.
Economic Champions
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · The Powerhouse
Celebrating the companies, leaders and milestones driving the regional economy, and presenting the 2026 BNP Business of the Year.
Host it at BNP @ the cobblestone.
Downtown Buffalo’s home for connecting and convening: conference rooms with Zoom and Teams built in, event space, co-working and a cafe. Now open at 79 Perry Street.
- Full Space Takeover: up to 92, for forums and receptions
- Tops Boardroom: up to 90, for board meetings
- JPMorganChase Exchange: up to 41, for workshops and panels
- Co-working and cafe: members, drop in
Free for members to book. Not a member? Reach out and we’ll get you pricing.
MEMBER STORY
“In a competitive industry like printing, access to decision-makers is critical. The BNP connects us with the right people and advocates for policies that help us grow.”
Stephen Zenger, President & CEO, Zenger Group
Member Matchmaker
MEMBERS ONLY
Tell us who you want to meet. A Rally Partner makes the introduction.
How it works
- Log in to the Member Portal.
- Name the company, role or industry you want to reach, and why.
- The BNP routes it to the right Rally Partner, who sets up a 20-minute conversation.
- You get a follow-up to confirm the intro happened.
Back and boost the region.
Sponsor a signature event and reach C-suite leaders, elected officials and HR and finance decision-makers across 60+ events a year.
Mark Your Calendar
Where Buffalo Niagara business comes together
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is the area’s regional chamber of commerce and privately-funded economic development organization. Our members employ more than a quarter of a million people in the Buffalo Niagara region. By mobilizing members and strategic partners around common goals, the BNP grows private investment and jobs in Buffalo Niagara through advocacy, business development and convening.
- 60+ events a year
- 4,500 attendees a year
- 250,000+ people employed by BNP members
- 400+ new jobs from 2025 BNP Economic Champions
Thank you to our Chairman’s Circle
