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The BNP’s Manufacturing Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) recently convened to discuss the sector’s emerging technologies, operational best practices and regional strategies for the future.
Since 1924, the Kreher family and its employees have provided Western New York with fresh, affordable and nutritious food. In this Member Spotlight, learn more about BNP Member Kreher Family Farms, celebrating their 100th year of operation.
The BNP’s Transportation & Logistics Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) convened on May 2nd to discuss how coordinated transportation system tech impact commerce impacts the binational economy and the international supply chain.
Both the energy and telecommunications sectors are at an inflection point, and the effective use of new technologies will impact the future of their systems. The Energy & Telecommunications Industry Leaders Forum convened on April 11th to discuss current challenges and ways for regional companies to work together to find effective solutions.
Decision makers from both tech, and tech enabled companies, came together on March 14th at the Tech Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) for a conversation on Everyday Tech: Cyber Security and AI Across All Industries.
At our Hospitality & Tourism Industry Leaders Forum, an impressive group of experts provided insights on how digital innovations are shaping the guest experience well before they even book their trip or make reservations.
Harris Beach is proud to represent employers throughout the region and state with their present-day workforce challenges. Over the past year, several new regulations and laws have emerged, and Harris Beach has used its extensive experience to help employers navigate new landscapes.
Over 100 attendees came together at the January 25th Development & Construction Industry Leaders Forum, kicking off the 2024 ILF schedule, to discuss the importance of making construction tech a priority in Western New York.
Buffalo Niagara Partnership is launching the second year of the Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) building off of a successful inaugural 2023 program. As always, ILF’s goal is to provide a space for BNP members to strategize for the future success of their business, industry, and the overall economic vitality of Western New York.
The BNP hosted its first Economic Development Summit on December 7 as the culmination of the 2023 Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) schedule. An impressive group of Western New York business leaders came together to discuss the current status of the economy as we collectively strategize for 2024.