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Preview: Advocacy Alert: Hochul Releases ’23 Budget Proposal

By growthzone | Apr 4, 2023 | Comments Off on Preview: Advocacy Alert: Hochul Releases ’23 Budget Proposal

State leaders are predicting a late state budget. Yesterday, Governor Hochul said that “it’s becoming clear that the budget will not be meeting the April 1 deadline.”

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Inclusion Is Not Synonymous With Belonging

By growthzone | Mar 22, 2023 | Comments Off on Inclusion Is Not Synonymous With Belonging

If you have ever wondered, Isn’t inclusion the same as belonging?, you are not alone. So often we hear these words and think of them as interchangeable terms to describe the same thing. You might be surprised to learn that have different meanings.

Navigating the Road Ahead: The BNP Transportation & Logistics Industry Leaders Forum

By growthzone | Mar 21, 2023 | Comments Off on Navigating the Road Ahead: The BNP Transportation & Logistics Industry Leaders Forum

Exploring the Need for Regional Transportation Network Improvements & Advancements in Global Logistics

Manufacturing TPM: Reaching Important Hiring Milestones

By growthzone | Mar 15, 2023 | Comments Off on Manufacturing TPM: Reaching Important Hiring Milestones

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s Manufacturing Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) Collaborative made important career connections in the first quarter of 2023.

Navigating the Future of Healthcare: The BNP Healthcare & Human Services Industry Leaders Forum

By growthzone | Mar 10, 2023 | Comments Off on Navigating the Future of Healthcare: The BNP Healthcare & Human Services Industry Leaders Forum

How can Buffalo Niagara health and human service providers simultaneously navigate fiscal difficulties, changing regulations and talent challenges?

Staff Spotlight: Meet Kenya Hobbs

By growthzone | Mar 9, 2023 | Comments Off on Staff Spotlight: Meet Kenya Hobbs

We are pleased to welcome our new Director, Community Engagement & Equity Initiatives, Kenya Hobbs as our latest Staff Spotlight.

2023 ATHENA Award® Title Sponsor Northwest Bank expands on its commitment to women in leadership

By growthzone | Mar 7, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 ATHENA Award® Title Sponsor Northwest Bank expands on its commitment to women in leadership

Not only is Northwest Bank the returning title sponsor for the 32nd Annual ATHENA Awards®, but their commitment to women in leadership is reflected in their daily operations.

Learn more in this video Q&A.

Get to know Seneca Gaming Corporation, finalist for the 2023 ATHENA Organizational For-Profit Award®

By growthzone | Mar 7, 2023 | Comments Off on Get to know Seneca Gaming Corporation, finalist for the 2023 ATHENA Organizational For-Profit Award®

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is pleased to introduce you to 1 of 5 finalists in the ATHENA Organizational For-Profit Award® category -Seneca Gaming Corporation.

Get to know Phillips Lytle LLP, finalist for the 2023 ATHENA Organizational For-Profit Award®

By growthzone | Mar 7, 2023 | Comments Off on Get to know Phillips Lytle LLP, finalist for the 2023 ATHENA Organizational For-Profit Award®

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is pleased to introduce you to 1 of 5 finalists in the ATHENA Organizational For-Profit Award® category – Phillips Lytle LLP.

Get to know Mod Tech Labs, finalist for the 2023 ATHENA Organizational For-Profit Award®

By growthzone | Mar 7, 2023 | Comments Off on Get to know Mod Tech Labs, finalist for the 2023 ATHENA Organizational For-Profit Award®

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is pleased to introduce you to 1 of 5 finalists in the ATHENA Organizational For-Profit Award® category – Mod Tech Labs.