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Keeping talent from moving on, by creating pathways to move up

By growthzone | May 31, 2023 | Comments Off on Keeping talent from moving on, by creating pathways to move up

Uncovering and Cultivating Hidden Talent Series: Session 2 – Talent on the Move

Keeping and growing talent is key to any high-performing organization. But what can you do to keep employees from walking out your door for new opportunities?

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Preview: Advocacy Alert: End of Session: What We’re Watching

By growthzone | May 30, 2023 | Comments Off on Preview: Advocacy Alert: End of Session: What We’re Watching

All eyes are on Albany as the Legislature enters the final two weeks of the 2023 legislative session. Amid the hundreds of bills that will pass in the coming days, the BNP is keeping an eye on several issues

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Preview: Advocacy Alert: NYS Budget

By growthzone | May 24, 2023 | Comments Off on Preview: Advocacy Alert: NYS Budget

State lawmakers recently approved the 2023 state budget. In total, the budget will spend $229 billion – a record amount and a 33% increase in spending since 2019.

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Supporting Teammates in the Workplace and at Every Stage of Life

By growthzone | May 23, 2023 | Comments Off on Supporting Teammates in the Workplace and at Every Stage of Life

At Bank of America, investing in our teammates’ wellness and professional development is the first step toward building a better Buffalo for all. By actively seeking out and empowering a diverse pipeline of talent and the next generation of leaders, we can help drive responsible growth both internally and in our local communities. 

2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Beth Sullivan, Panelist

By growthzone | May 17, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Beth Sullivan, Panelist

The BNP is pleased to welcome Beth Sullivan, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, as a panelist for the 2023 DEI Symposium. We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the June 1st event.

2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Mauricio C. Diaz, Speaker

By growthzone | May 16, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Mauricio C. Diaz, Speaker

The BNP is pleased to welcome Mauricio C. Diaz, Program Director, Buffalo Procurement Initiative as a Speaker at our 2023 DEI Symposium. We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the June 1st event.

2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Barbara Strother, Panelist

By growthzone | May 10, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Barbara Strother, Panelist

The BNP is pleased to welcome Barbara Strother, Corporate Recruiting Manager, Aleron, as a panelist at our 2023 DEI Symposium. We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the June 1st event.

2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Molly Chvala, Speaker

By growthzone | May 10, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Molly Chvala, Speaker

The BNP is pleased to welcome Molly Chvala, SVP, User Experience, Crowley Webb, as a speaker for the 2023 DEI Symposium. We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the June 1st event.

2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Andrea Berki-Nnuji, Speaker

By growthzone | May 10, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Andrea Berki-Nnuji, Speaker

The BNP is pleased to welcome Andrea Berki-Nnuji, SVP Data Analytics, Crowley Webb, as a speaker for the 2023 DEI Symposium. We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the June 1st event.

2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Bradford Watts, Speaker

By growthzone | May 9, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Bradford Watts, Speaker

The BNP is pleased to welcome Bradford Watts, Associate Vice President of Community Relations and DEI, People Inc. as a speaker at our 2023 DEI Symposium. We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the June 1st event.