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.

2023 Energy and Telecommunications Industry Leaders Forum
Thursday, September 14, 2023 (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM) (EDT)
Description
Industry Leader Forum - Energy & Telecommunications
How will energy and telecommunication markets respond to government regulations and changing consumer trends?
What does tangible sustainability mean for our industries over the next ten years?
On September 14, BNP’s Energy & Telecommunications Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) convenes business leaders to discuss recent policy/regulatory changes and shared strategies for moving the energy and telecommunications sectors forward.
Our discussion will focus on recent changes to New York State policy, future technologies, and workforce development initiatives that impact your business.
Topics will include:
- Next Steps: The New York State Climate Action Council
- Broadband Infrastructure Expansion
- The New York State Cap & Invest Program
- Proposed regulation of telecommunication cables
- Meeting emission goals vs. generation/transmission capacity
- Attraction and retention of talent
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.
257 West Genesee St., Ste. 600
Buffalo, NY 14202 United States
Complimentary Parking available in the visitors lot
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