As the largest regional chamber of commerce in WNY, we bring approximately 4,500 people together each year via an unprecedented number of events, meetings, and workshops. Designed to facilitate networking opportunities, encourage business development, support professional development, and drive business advocacy, there is a BNP event for every member of your organization.
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SHRM Credits
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership has officially been named an authorized Recertification Provider by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). With this certification, participants in our qualified educational trainings and other HR-related programming will now have the opportunity to receive Professional Development Credits (PDCs).
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From the blog
Introducing Elizabeth Woike-Ganga, finalist for the 2022 ATHENA Leadership Award
For more than 30 years, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership has been honored to produce the annual ATHENA Awards® to support, develop, and honor women leaders in Western New York.
Introducing Vilona Trachtenberg, finalist for the 2022 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award
The BNP is pleased to introduce you to the finalists who have been selected for the 2022 ATHENA® Awards. This includes the ATHENA Leadership Award® and the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award®, as well as the ATHENA Organizational Award® to recognize one for-profit organization and one non-profit organization that inspire women in WNY.
2022 ATHENA Award title sponsor Northwest Bank discusses their commitment to women in leadership
Northwest Bank’s commitment to women in leadership goes much deeper than just sponsoring the 31st Annual ATHENA Awards. The BNP’s Nancy McNamara, Senior Manager – Member Engagement, sat down with Kelli Griffin, Head of Customer Experience for Northwest to learn more.
Introducing Sonya Tareke, finalist for the 2022 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award
For more than 30 years, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership has been honored to produce the annual ATHENA Awards® to support, develop, and honor women leaders in Western New York.
This year, as we return to our in-person celebration on April 5, the BNP is pleased to introduce you to the finalists who have been selected for the 2022 ATHENA® honors. This includes the ATHENA Leadership Award® and the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award® as well as the ATHENA Organizational Award® to recognize one for-profit organization and one non-profit organization that inspire women in WNY.