Buffalo Niagara Partnership

Great to be in D.C. again working to advance the Great Lakes economy with our chamber partners and the leadership of the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

What an incredible lineup for the seventh annual DEI Symposium! 🎉 We are thrilled to see 🌟Rene Petties-Jones🌟, the President of THE NATIONAL FEDERATION FOR JUST COMMUNITIES OF WNY, INC., taking part as an expert panelist. Rene's dedication to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion is inspiring. With her wealth of experience and passion for creating positive change, she's sure to offer invaluable insights during the symposium. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from Rene and other DEI champions. Register now for the symposium on June 13 and take a step towards becoming a DEI champion in your organization! 🌈✨ Early bird pricing is available until May 10. Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gHnwxcFg 🎟️ #DEISymposium #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #DEIChampion

The benefits of a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce are well-known, but recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce continues to be a major challenge. Here's your chance to learn how your organization can become a DEI champion. Join us for the seventh annual DEI Symposium on June 13 – in person for the first time since 2019. Dive deep into the results of the 2024 Employing DEI in WNY Assessment with Kenya Hobbs and expert panelists Chantele Campbell MPA, M.Ed., CDP of BestSelf Behavioral Health, Edward Moore of Rich Products Corporation, Rene Petties-Jones of THE NATIONAL FEDERATION FOR JUST COMMUNITIES OF WNY, INC, and Tom Quatroche of Erie County Medical Center Corporation. Also learn about innovative approaches to DEI for a changing society with keynote speaker Maggie Rivera-Tuma of Stearns Bank N.A.. Early bird pricing is available through May 10. Register today: https://ow.ly/lBBl50Rn86O

#LippesMathias Managing Partner and Chairman Kevin J. Cross recently participated in Buffalo Niagara Partnership's CEOs Speak event with The Business Council of New York State, Inc. where he and his co-panelists had the opportunity to give their takes on the findings of Siena College Research Institute’s Upstate Business Leaders survey as well as employer challenges/opportunities, market conditions, and economic forces impacting operations. The panel was moderated by Buffalo Niagara Partnership Senior Vice President Grant Loomis and included D'Youville University President Lorrie Clemo, PhD, Evans Bank President & CEO David Nasca, and Business Council of New York State President Heather Briccetti Mulligan. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4aEGt02

🎉 Get ready for our biggest networking night of the year 🎉 Join us at the Buffalo Museum of Science on May 30th from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. for HobNob: Buffalo's Best Business Party! Connect with industry leaders over refreshments and bites, and take advantage of after-hours access to exhibits. Plus, purchase your ticket by May 21st and you could win roundtrip tickets courtesy of Southwest Airlines ✈ Don't miss out – secure your spot now: https://ow.ly/c56p50Rj6Ra HobNob is made possible with support from: University at Buffalo School of Management, The State University of New York | Air Products | Northwest Bank | First Amherst Development Group | Amazon | Dopkins & Company, LLP

"This is only the beginning to really drive our economy forward.” - Dottie Gallagher, BNP President & CEO, discussing Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse’s Federal Tech Hub designation. What an incredible turnout for Women in Tech WNY! Thank you to Be in Buffalo, TechBuffalo, and 43North for hosting such an inspiring celebration of our region's innovation economy. #WomenInTechWNY

Buffalo has been named one of Money's 50 Best Places to Live in 2024! "Buffalo’s impressive urban renewal plan and an influx of newcomers have shown that this Rust Belt relic isn’t letting the past determine its future." 🔗 https://ow.ly/b8RR50Rczpq

We're eclipse-ready thanks to our friends at the Buffalo Museum of Science! 🌑🌞🕶️ There’s still time to gear up and ensure you experience this rare event safely. Find out where you can pick up your free eclipse glasses and learn the best practices for safe viewing here: https://ow.ly/3OYm50R9CUb

Join BN360 Young Professionals on April 16th for a night of Culture & Connections at WEDI (Westminster Economic Development Initiative)’s West Side Bazaar! 🌍 Attendees are invited to sample dishes from around the globe while visiting vendors and learning more about WEDI's mission to promote a culturally inclusive and diverse Western New York community. This event is complimentary for BN360 and BNP members - secure your spot at Culture & Connections today: https://ow.ly/L21v50R8s2W BN360 Sponsors: Five Star Bank | University at Buffalo School of Management, The State University of New York | Independent Health | Serendipity Labs