Finance and Insurance
Buffalo Niagara’s entire economy relies on the finance and insurance sectors in order to operate and expand all businesses. Financial and Insurance companies also champion and support regional economic initiatives that help Western New York compete for needed development, talent attraction, and residential growth. Join BNP as we bring leaders together to collaborate, strategize and chart the future of finance and insurance in our region.
Take your seat at the table
The ILF is a BNP member-only benefit for applicable companies.
Please contact Seth Piccirillo, Director of Economic Development, at spiccirillo@thepartnership.org for more information.
Join or Become a Sponsor
The Industry Leaders Forum is reserved for members of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, and attracts a wide-audience of business leaders in WNY. Strengthen your brand by attending this series or by sponsoring this series.
Contact Liz Benkovich, VP of Member Engagement & Development | lbenkovich@thepartnership.org
From the Blog
Keeping Buffalo moving: Strategies for transportation policy shifts
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.
Powering progress: The future of energy & telecommunications in WNY
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.
Choosing innovation that will last: The BNP Tech Industry Leaders Forum
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.
Tourism is booming: How can we help it stay that way?
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.