The BNP has entered into strategic agreements with two Southern Ontario Chambers of Commerce: the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce. As a member of the Partnership, these agreements provide you with a reciprocal associate membership with both the Hamilton and Greater Niagara Chambers at no additional cost to you.
As an associate member of the Hamilton and Greater Niagara Chambers, you will have access to events, business networking, and cross-border news. These agreements give you the opportunity to collaborate with a wider network of business professionals across the border.
You will now receive the following:
- Access to Hamilton and Greater Niagara events and programs at member pricing
- Opportunities to highlight your company’s brand in Southern Ontario
From the Blog
Actions NY SMART I-Corridor is taking to accelerate implementation and regional momentum
The NY SMART I-Corridor coalition met last week to discuss the meaningful progress across the region that will position the area as a leader in semiconductor innovation. The progress shared reflects both the strength of the Corridor’s cross-sector partnerships and the federal government’s commitment to semiconductor growth as a matter of national economic and security strategy. “Innovation means we need to operate differently—and as a region, we must recognize that this opportunity demands we do things differently,” said Dottie Gallagher, President & CEO of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, at The Future of Innovation panel hosted by the University at Buffalo (UB) on March 25 at Rich’s Atrium.
The event brought together employers, academic leaders, economic development partners, and BNP members for a high-impact discussion on the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub and what it means for our economy, our workforce, and our long-term competitiveness.
Empowering Young Professionals to step into advocacy
How does business advocacy actually work? And why should young professionals take interest?
Those were the driving questions behind Be The Change, a high-energy informational event hosted by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s Young Professionals (YP) group. Held at The Establishment, this members-only session gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look at how business advocacy shapes the regional economy, and how emerging leaders can play a role in that impact.
Keeping Buffalo moving: Strategies for transportation policy shifts
On Mar. 20, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership convened transportation and logistics leaders for the 2025 Transportation Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) to discuss how the sector can navigate new sustainability demands, policy shifts, and infrastructure needs to keep the region—and its economy—moving forward across roadways, borders, and communities.
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.