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2025 Industry Leaders Forum - Economic Development Summit

October 9, 2025 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)

Description

The BNP’s annual Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) calendar culminates with the October 9 Economic Development Summit. This year’s event includes a 2026 financial forecast from Bank of America, a discussion led by Stephen McAllister, VP-Eastern Region at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the presentation of the third annual Industry Leader Award.

This year’s Economic Development Summit will feature: 

  • A 2026 financial forecast presented by Bank of America 
  • A discussion led by Stephen McAllister, VP – Eastern Region, U.S. Chamber of Commerce on how the Trump Administration’s new policies are impacting businesses.   
  • The presentation of the third annual Industry Leader Award to Donna DeCarolis 

We are honored to recognize Donna, the recently retired president of National Fuel Gas, as the 2025 Industry Leader Award recipient. Donna’s career exemplifies leadership, dedication and impact – not only for her company and industry, but for the Buffalo Niagara region as a whole.

Industry Leader Forum - Economic Development Summit
Thursday, October 9
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Resurgence Brewing
55 Chicago St.
Buffalo, NY 14204

Please join us for a networking session starting at 8 am.

Agenda
8:00 am - 8:30 am - Networking & Registration
8:30 am - 10:00 am - Program



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.

To become a member of BNP and participate in ILF, click here.

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Agenda
8:00 am - 8:30 am - Networking & Registration
8:30 am - 10:00 am - Program

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Buffalo Niagara Partnership
Name: Charlene Janiga
Phone: (716) 541-1770
Email: cjaniga@thepartnership.org
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