Transforming Tomorrow’s Leaders Today: Inside WNY’s Leader Exchange Program
With its practical curriculum, experienced facilitator, and focus on real-world application, the Leader Exchange Program sets a new standard in professional development. Find out what makes Leader Exchange different than any other leadership program in Western New York.
Read MoreTech hub partners in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse team up for $75M funding push
BUFFALO, NY (The Buffalo News) — When Buffalo teamed up with Rochester and Syracuse to be named one of 31 “tech hubs” around the country by a federal agency, it proved that regional collaboration can pay off.
But that was just the start.
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Meet Cassidy Wirth
We are pleased to welcome Cassidy Wirth, Manager, Member Engagement, as our latest Staff Spotlight.
Get to know Cassidy in this brief Q&A!
Read MoreExpert Forum: How in-community customer service helps its customers, neighborhoods thrive.
More than ever, healthcare organizations must connect customers with services that provide value, while understanding their concerns on a local level. Superior customer service can support everything from business retention to brand promotion and improved access to healthcare options.
Read MoreILF Spotlight: BankOnBuffalo Is Buffalo’s Bank
BankOnBuffalo is a presenting sponsor of the BNP Industry Leaders Forum, convening regional business leaders with their peers to strategize for the future success of their industry and the overall economic vitality of the regional economy.
Read MoreWorkers still hard to find, but employers determined to hire
BUFFALO, NY (The Buffalo News) — Employers are still struggling to find the workers they need.
That point shone through once again in the Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s annual survey of its members’ top concerns. For the the third straight year, finding and keeping qualified talent was their No. 1 worry.
Read MoreTrends & Regulations: Preparing for a New future for Finance & Insurance Companies
How will government regulations and evolving consumer trends change how Buffalo Niagara companies are financed and insured?
The BNP Finance & Insurance Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) came together on October 5th to discuss this complicated question.
Buffalo Niagara Partnership Releases 2023 Member Pulse Report
BUFFALO, N.Y. — For the third consecutive year, difficulty finding and retaining qualified talent ranked as the top concern of BNP members, with three quarters reporting that they have unfilled positions. The impact of inflation and higher interest rates raised market conditions to the second concern after spending several years further down the ranking.
Read More10.23.23 Advocacy Alert: Buffalo Wins Tech Hub Designation [Preview]
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Read MoreBuffalo Niagara Celebrates Manufacturing Week: The Cornerstone of Our Regional Economy
With 1,200 manufacturing companies in Erie and Niagara counties, nearly 11% of our workforce relies on manufacturing for employment. During Manufacturing Week, we recognize our region’s history, celebrate the present, and prepare for a future where manufacturing remains the bedrock of our economy.
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