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5.3.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: NYS Will Lift Capacity Restrictions

By growthzone | May 3, 2021 | Comments Off on 5.3.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: NYS Will Lift Capacity Restrictions

Today, the State Legislature is passing a short-term budget extender, indicating a continued lack of consensus on a budget deal. The extender allows the state government to continue operations while buying time for the Governor and Legislature to reach an agreement on a number of outstanding issues. As we

4/30/21 Webisode: Preparing Your Business for COVID-19 Vaccines #3: Communicating with Employees & Customers

By growthzone | Apr 29, 2021 | Comments Off on 4/30/21 Webisode: Preparing Your Business for COVID-19 Vaccines #3: Communicating with Employees & Customers

COVID-19 continues to create significant health and economic challenges, but hope is on the horizon as vaccinations are being administered.  As we enter this next phase in the COVID-19 recovery and eradication, employers will have a key role to play in the WNY vaccination efforts because employers are often perceived as more trustworthy than the government.

It’s Time to Reopen the U.S.-Canada Border

By growthzone | Apr 29, 2021 | Comments Off on It’s Time to Reopen the U.S.-Canada Border

The time has come to reopen the U.S.-Canada land border. The border has been closed for non-essential travel since March 21, 2020 – over a full year. After a year of financial devastation, the economies of Southern Ontario and Western New York need a boost, and reopening the border would provide it.

4/23/21 Webisode: Preparing Your Business for COVID-19 Vaccines #2: How To – Creating a Vaccine Policy & Plan

By growthzone | Apr 23, 2021 | Comments Off on 4/23/21 Webisode: Preparing Your Business for COVID-19 Vaccines #2: How To – Creating a Vaccine Policy & Plan

COVID-19 continues to create significant health and economic challenges, but hope is on the horizon as vaccinations are being administered.  As we enter this next phase in the COVID-19 recovery and eradication, employers will have a key role to play in the WNY vaccination efforts because employers are often perceived as more trustworthy than the government.

4.22.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: Vaccinating Your Workforce – What You Need To Know

By growthzone | Apr 22, 2021 | Comments Off on 4.22.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: Vaccinating Your Workforce – What You Need To Know

Today, the State Legislature is passing a short-term budget extender, indicating a continued lack of consensus on a budget deal. The extender allows the state government to continue operations while buying time for the Governor and Legislature to reach an agreement on a number of outstanding issues. As we

4.19.21 BNP Advocacy Alert – COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program

By growthzone | Apr 19, 2021 | Comments Off on 4.19.21 BNP Advocacy Alert – COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program

As a part of this year’s New York State budget, $800 million was allocated to a new COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. The Buffalo Niagara Partnership wanted to alert you of this opportunity so that your business can take advantage as soon as the application becomes available.

4/16/21 Webisode: Preparing Your Business for COVID-19 Vaccines #1: Considerations for HR, Operations & Sr. Leaders

By growthzone | Apr 16, 2021 | Comments Off on 4/16/21 Webisode: Preparing Your Business for COVID-19 Vaccines #1: Considerations for HR, Operations & Sr. Leaders

COVID-19 continues to create significant health and economic challenges, but hope is on the horizon as vaccinations are being administered.  As we enter this next phase in the COVID-19 recovery and eradication, employers will have a key role to play in the WNY vaccination efforts because employers are often perceived as more trustworthy than the government.

Members-Only Webisode: 2021 CEOs Speak

By growthzone | Apr 15, 2021 | Comments Off on Members-Only Webisode: 2021 CEOs Speak

Get the results of the 2021 CEOs Speak Survey in this members-only video.

BNP Advocacy Alert – NYS Budget Update

By growthzone | Apr 8, 2021 | Comments Off on BNP Advocacy Alert – NYS Budget Update

Governor Cuomo and members of the State Legislature have agreed on a new state budget for FY 2022.

BNP Advocacy Insider – April 2021

By growthzone | Apr 8, 2021 | Comments Off on BNP Advocacy Insider – April 2021

The APril 2021 Advocacy Insider is a roundup of important issues we are monitoring that could you and your business.