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The NY SMART I-Corridor Advisory Committee met to discuss the meaningful progress in Q1 2025 across the region that will position the area as a leader in semiconductor innovation. The progress shared reflects both the strength of the Corridor’s cross-sector partnerships and the federal government’s commitment to semiconductor growth as a matter of national economic and security strategy.
How does business advocacy actually work? And why should young professionals take interest?
Those were the driving questions behind Be The Change, a high-energy informational event hosted by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s Young Professionals (YP) group. Held at The Establishment, this members-only session gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look at how business advocacy shapes the regional economy, and how emerging leaders can play a role in that impact.
On Mar. 20, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership convened transportation and logistics leaders for the 2025 Transportation Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) to discuss how the sector can navigate new sustainability demands, policy shifts, and infrastructure needs to keep the region—and its economy—moving forward across roadways, borders, and communities.
The 2025 Energy & Telecommunications Industry Leaders Forum (ILF), hosted by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership on Feb. 27, convened experts and executives across the energy spectrum to discuss how sustainability, technology, and collaboration are reshaping the industry.
At our recent CEOs Speak event—the only forum in Buffalo Niagara showcasing the results from the annual Upstate New York Business Leader Survey—local leaders delivered a powerful message: optimism is cautiously rising, but government intervention remains a persistent obstacle to regional economic growth.
On Feb. 13, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership convened top tech leaders for the 2025 Tech Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) to explore sustainability in technology—examining environmental, social, and technological sustainability strategies that are shaping the future of the industry and the economy.
On January 30, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership convened top industry leaders at the Hospitality & Tourism Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) to discuss the future of travel and sustainability in our region.
On February 14, we set the stage for critical discussions about the future of New York State’s economy by convening regional business leaders and policymakers, along with BNP members, at the 1970 Club in KeyBank Center for our Legislative Luncheon.
The New York State Economic Development Conference was held on February 11–12, 2025 in Albany. One of the most highly anticipated sessions, “The Rise of the NY SMART I-Corridor as a Semiconductor Tech Hub” led by Dottie Gallagher, Rob Simpson, and Joseph Stefko, packed the room beyond capacity.
Blog Back to Our Blog Blog Categories The commercial real estate landscape has changed profoundly since 2020, leaving many downtown districts struggling with rising office vacancies and shifting market demands. On January 16, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership hosted the first Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) of 2025, convening top executives and decision-makers in the Development &…