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Understanding the Value of Visitors: The BNP Hospitality & Tourism Industry Leaders Forum
Building a positive visitor experience is a cornerstone of the Buffalo Niagara economy. Visitors to Western New York generated $2.7 billion in spending in 2021, according to an Oxford Economics Company report. Now more than ever, our hospitality and tourism sector is essential to the region’s success.
Read MoreECIDA Creates New MWBE Incentive
The Erie County Industrial Development Agency recently approved a new incentive for MWBE subcontractor utilization, known as the Economic Inclusion Program.
Read MorePreview: Advocacy Alert: State to Enact Final Budget
Governor Hochul and the State Legislature are finalizing this year’s state budget. Hochul and legislative leaders reached a deal that is expected to be passed late tonight.
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In total, the budget will spend $229 billion – a record amount and a 33% increase in spending since 2019.
Read More2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Jody Briandi, Panelist
The BNP is pleased to welcome Jody Briandi, President, Managing Partner Hurwitz Fine PC as a panelist at our 2023 DE;I Symposium. We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the June 1st event.
Read MoreAdvocacy Alert: State to Enact Final Budget
Governor Hochul and the State Legislature are finalizing this year’s state budget. Hochul and legislative leaders reached a deal that is expected to be passed late tonight.
In total, the budget will spend $229 billion – a record amount and a 33% increase in spending since 2019.
Read More2023 DEI Symposium: Sandra Quince – Keynote Sneak Peek
Meet Sandra Quince, our Keynote speaker for the 2023 DEI Symposium. Learn a little about Sandra and her address in this blog.
Read More2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Jackie Hardt, Speaker
The BNP is pleased to welcome Jackie Hardt, Ph.D., Sr. Vice President Diversity & Inclusion, M&T Bank, as a speaker for the 2023 DEI Symposium. We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the June 1st event.
Read More2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Thaddeus Dunn, Panelist
The BNP is pleased to welcome Thaddeus Dunn, Founder & CEO, Right Fit Recruiting, as a panelist for the 2023 DEI Symposium. We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the June 1st event.
Read More2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Kathryn Alterio, Panelist
The BNP is pleased to welcome Kathryn Alterio, Senior VP HR, People Inc., as a panelist for the 2023 DEI Symposium. We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the June 1st event.
Read More2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Rachel Parrino, Speaker
The BNP is pleased to welcome Rachel Parrino, Founder, Parrino Consulting, as a speaker for the 2023 DEI Symposium. We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the June 1st event.
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