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Strengthening Board Culture and Performance

Nurturing a healthy board culture is paramount for achieving effective governance and high performance. Getting governance right calls for boards to hit their own “refresh” button as they adapt to changing expectations and circumstances. Here are five common disruptors that impede effectiveness, and how boards can address them to pave the way for positive change.

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Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse One Of Only 12 Winners From Across The Nation For Highly Competitive Federal Grant

After years of relentless advocacy and landing the prestigious federal Tech Hub designation for the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse that he created in his CHIPS & Science Law, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced the “NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub” was just selected as one of only 12 Tech Hub award winners in the nation, bringing a major $40 million in federal funding to further position Upstate NY as a semiconductor center for the world.

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She’s carrying the banner for regional business

BUFFALO, NY (The Buffalo News) — Manufacturers have their share of concerns when it comes to embracing automation and warding off cyberattacks.

But it’s not something they should shy away from. That was the message from panelists at a recent Buffalo Niagara Partnership panel on the topic.

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Consistent Change: The BNP Finance & Insurance Industry Leader Forum

Our Finance and Insurance Industry Leader Forum convened to discuss navigating consistent changes and regulatory shifts in both sectors. Our speakers led meaningful conversations on the state of their industry, relevant government advocacy updates and how the application of technology is shaping the future.

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4 New HR Mandates Employers Need to Know

New employee rights are among the key policy revisions to come out of the 2024-25 New York State budget approved in April. At the BNP’s latest Government Affairs series event, a panel of experts broke down what employers need to know about these HR mandates – some of have already gone into effect. Here are four key takeaways from Policy Perspective.

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5 Key Takeaways from the DEI Symposium

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership brought nearly 300 executives, HR professionals, managers and staff members together at the seventh annual DEI Symposium for a half day full of engaging and informative sessions about how organizations can take the next step on their DEI journeys. Here are 5 takeaways from the event.

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Buffalo Next: How automation is transforming manufacturing

BUFFALO, NY (The Buffalo News) — Manufacturers have their share of concerns when it comes to embracing automation and warding off cyberattacks.

But it’s not something they should shy away from. That was the message from panelists at a recent Buffalo Niagara Partnership panel on the topic.

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