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.
FAQs:
Benefits
- Expansion of your company’s market reach through inclusion as a member.
- Brand recognition on the BNP’s website, which is the go-to source of information for employers across the 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.
Thank you for your interest in the BNP's Minority Business Initiative (MBI). Applications for the upcoming cohort are now closed.
Interested in learning more about the program?
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
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring? Contact Liz Benkovich, Sr. Director, Member Engagement & Business Development
lbenkovich@thepartnership.org | 716-541-1759
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