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.Â
2023 Industry Leaders Forum Economic Development Summit
Thursday, December 7, 2023 (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) (EST)
Description
The BNP Economic Development Summit is the culmination of the 2023 Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) schedule, as we look forward to keeping the conversation going in 2024. ILF members can register for free, HERE.
The BNP is proud to present the inaugural 2023 Industry Leader Award to John Persons, COO of Northeast Grocery Inc., as part of the Economic Development Summit. Throughout his 39-year career with Tops Friendly Markets, and his now expanded role with Northeast Grocery Inc. (parent company of Tops Friendly Markets and Price Chopper/Market 32) John has exemplified industry leadership and is a dedicated steward of the entire Buffalo Niagara community.
The BNP Economic Development Summit also welcomes keynote speaker Jordan Crenshaw, Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center, for a presentation on Tech’s Impact on the Future of All Business. This discussion meets the moment, as Buffalo was designated as a federal Tech Hub in late October.
Finally, a panel of regional leaders will discuss economic headwinds and tailwinds as we prepare and strategize for 2024. The panel includes:
Sheila Rayam, Executive Editor – The Buffalo News
Colleen Heidinger, President – 43 North
Kyle Ciminelli, EVP – Ciminelli Real Estate Corp.
John Rodgers, EVP & COO – Independent Health
Industry Leader Forum - Economic Development Summit
Thursday, December 7th
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Buffalo Niagara Partnership Offices (Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Bldg.)
257 West Genesee St.
Buffalo, NY 14202
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
Complimentary Event
257 West Genesee St., Ste. 600
Buffalo, NY 14202 United States
Agenda
8:00 am - 8:30 am - Networking & Registration
8:30 am - 10:00 am - Program
Signature Events:
SHRM Credits
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership has officially been named an authorized Recertification Provider by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). With this certification, participants in our qualified educational trainings and other HR-related programming will now have the opportunity to receive Professional Development Credits (PDCs).
Learn more here
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