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Introducing Minority-Owned Business Initiative Participant: Kiper Moving and Transportation

By growthzone | Feb 22, 2022 | Comments Off on Introducing Minority-Owned Business Initiative Participant: Kiper Moving and Transportation

Deidre Batson Griggs is president of Kiper Moving and Transportation, a company she founded with her husband Dante that offers a full range of residential and commercial moving services, including long-distance and international moving.

What is Carbon Pricing?

By growthzone | Feb 16, 2022 | Comments Off on What is Carbon Pricing?

In the New York State Climate Action Council’s Draft Scoping Plan, the Council recommends implementing some form of carbon pricing to help the state combat climate change. So, what is carbon pricing, and how would it impact New York?

2.10.22 COVID Bulletin: BNP Gets Answers on Masking and HERO Act

By growthzone | Feb 10, 2022 | Comments Off on 2.10.22 COVID Bulletin: BNP Gets Answers on Masking and HERO Act

Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced she would repeal the state’s mask mandate, effective today. However, her announcement did not proactively address how the repeal coincided with the NY HERO Act, which would have required employees in most workplaces to continue masking.

Staff Spotlight: Meet Kathleen Sullivan

By growthzone | Feb 10, 2022 | Comments Off on Staff Spotlight: Meet Kathleen Sullivan

We are pleased to introduce BNP’s Executive Assistant, Kathleen Sullivan as our latest Staff Spotlight.

Kathleen is the Executive Assistant to Dottie Gallagher, President & CEO. In this role, she supports the Senior Leadership Team and works with all team members to engage them in the Partnership’s values every day.

Introducing Minority-Owned Business Initiative Participant: Blanc Photographie

By growthzone | Feb 10, 2022 | Comments Off on Introducing Minority-Owned Business Initiative Participant: Blanc Photographie

Yves-Richard Blanc first started taking photographs when he was 15. It quickly became his passion and, after earning a degree in commercial photography from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, he turned that passion into a career of 30-plus years.

2.9.22 COVID-19 Bulletin: Hochul Ends Mask Mandate; Poloncarz Will Follow Suit

By growthzone | Feb 9, 2022 | Comments Off on 2.9.22 COVID-19 Bulletin: Hochul Ends Mask Mandate; Poloncarz Will Follow Suit

Today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced she will NOT be renewing the state’s mask mandate, so the mandate will expire tomorrow.

1.28.22 COVID-19 Bulletin: Hochul Extends Mask Mandate

By growthzone | Jan 28, 2022 | Comments Off on 1.28.22 COVID-19 Bulletin: Hochul Extends Mask Mandate

Today, Gov. Kathy Hochul extended the state’s mask mandate for indoor public places through February 10th. The mandate was previously set to expire on Tuesday.

1.13.22 COVID-19 Bulletin: SCOTUS Blocks Vax-or-Test Rule

By growthzone | Jan 13, 2022 | Comments Off on 1.13.22 COVID-19 Bulletin: SCOTUS Blocks Vax-or-Test Rule

This afternoon, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked OSHA’s emergency rule that required employees at workplaces of 100 or more to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or test weekly.

Staff Spotlight: Meet Stephen Grimm

By growthzone | Jan 13, 2022 | Comments Off on Staff Spotlight: Meet Stephen Grimm

We are pleased to welcome our new Director, Marketing, Stephen Grimm as our latest Staff Spotlight.

Stephen’s role is to oversee the brand and marketing strategy of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership to effectively empower our members through timely communication, strong brand presence, and new membership opportunities.

1.7.22 COVID Bulletin: The Latest on Vax Mandates – OSHA Rule to be Enforced Monday 

By growthzone | Jan 7, 2022 | Comments Off on 1.7.22 COVID Bulletin: The Latest on Vax Mandates – OSHA Rule to be Enforced Monday 

OSHA is set to begin enforcement of its Vax-or-Test Mandate for organizations with 100+ employees on Monday. After months of litigation, the latest U.S. Circuit Court decision upheld the mandate.