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2022 D&I Symposium Glenn Jackson

2022 D&I Symposium: Meet Glenn Jackson, featured Speaker

By growthzone | May 4, 2022 | Comments Off on 2022 D&I Symposium: Meet Glenn Jackson, featured Speaker

The BNP is pleased to welcome Glenn Jackson, Chief Diversity Officer, M&T Bank as a featured speaker at our 2022 D&I Symposium: DEI at Work.

We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the 5th Annual D&I Symposium on June 16th – get your tickets here.

Staff Spotlight: Meet Seth Piccirillo

By growthzone | Apr 29, 2022 | Comments Off on Staff Spotlight: Meet Seth Piccirillo

We are pleased to introduce Seth Piccirillo, BNP’s Director of Economic Development as our latest Staff Spotlight. Seth’s role is to help our members increase their competitiveness and ability to thrive in the local, national and international economy. Learn a little bit more about Seth in this brief Q&A.

Molly Booi, 2022 BN360 Spotlight Professional

By growthzone | Apr 29, 2022 | Comments Off on Molly Booi, 2022 BN360 Spotlight Professional

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is pleased to present the 2022 BN360 Spotlight Professionals.

Each year, BN360 highlights up-and-coming young professionals who strive for professional growth and development, care for their community, and are passionate about the future of the Buffalo Niagara region.

2022 D&I Symposium - Patrick Keating

D&I Symposium: Meet Patrick C. Keating, Panel Moderator

By growthzone | Apr 22, 2022 | Comments Off on D&I Symposium: Meet Patrick C. Keating, Panel Moderator

The BNP is pleased to welcome Patrick C. Keating, WNY Regional President, Five Star Bank as a Panel Moderator at our 2022 D&I Symposium: DEI at Work.

We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the 5th Annual D&I Symposium on June 16th – get your tickets here.

2022 D&I Symposium - Kelly Dumas

2022 D&I Symposium: Meet Kelly Dumas, Panelist

By growthzone | Apr 21, 2022 | Comments Off on 2022 D&I Symposium: Meet Kelly Dumas, Panelist

The BNP is pleased to welcome Kelly Dumas, Chief Operating Officer, BestSelf Behavioral Health as a Panelist at our 2022 D&I Symposium: DEI at Work.

We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the 5th Annual D&I Symposium on June 16th – get your tickets here.

4.12.22 Webisode: Employing Refugees

4.12.22 Webisode: Employing Refugees – How Employers Can Tap into WNY’s Growing Talent Pool

By growthzone | Apr 15, 2022 | Comments Off on 4.12.22 Webisode: Employing Refugees – How Employers Can Tap into WNY’s Growing Talent Pool

Buffalo Niagara continues to welcome refugees from around the world. Many of our newest neighbors come to WNY with skills and experience and are prepared to become a valuable part of your workforce.

2022 D&I Symposium Rhonda Frederick

2022 D&I Symposium: Meet Rhonda Frederick, Featured Speaker

By growthzone | Apr 13, 2022 | Comments Off on 2022 D&I Symposium: Meet Rhonda Frederick, Featured Speaker

The BNP is pleased to welcome Rhonda Frederick, CEO of People Inc. as a featured speaker at our 2022 D&I Symposium: DEI at Work.

We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the 5th Annual D&I Symposium on June 16th – get your tickets here.

2022 D&ISymposium Natalia Rice

2022 D&I Symposium: Meet Natalia Rice, Featured Speaker

By growthzone | Apr 11, 2022 | Comments Off on 2022 D&I Symposium: Meet Natalia Rice, Featured Speaker

The BNP is pleased to welcome Natalia Rice, Chief Equity Officer, New View Alliance as a featured speaker at our 2022 D&I Symposium: DEI at Work.

We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the 5th Annual D&I Symposium on June 16th – get your tickets here.

2022 D&I Symposium: Meet Anna-Lesa Calvert, Featured Speaker

By growthzone | Apr 11, 2022 | Comments Off on 2022 D&I Symposium: Meet Anna-Lesa Calvert, Featured Speaker

The BNP is pleased to welcome Anna-Lesa Calvert, Manager of Professional Development and Diversity, Hodgson Russ as a featured speaker at our 2022 D&I Symposium: DEI at Work.

Manufacturing Council Meeting 4/7/22

By growthzone | Apr 11, 2022 | Comments Off on Manufacturing Council Meeting 4/7/22

BNP’s 2022 Q2 Manufacturing Council meeting covered a wide range of issues that impact the regional manufacturing community, including the 2022-2023 New York State budget, the proposed New York State Extended Producer Responsibility Act and New York’s Climate Action Council Draft Scoping Plan.