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.
2024 Industry Leaders Forum - Economic Development Summit
Thursday, September 26, 2024 (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM) (EDT)
Description
This year’s summit features:
A keynote presentation from David Tyrie, Bank of America’s Chief Digital Officer & Chief Marketing Officer, on how effective digital strategies impact the future of business in all sectors.
SMART Talk
The recently awarded New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor (NY SMART I-Corridor) can make Upstate New York the hub where the economy of the future thrives. By 2023, one in four chips produced in the U.S. will be made within 350 miles of the NY SMART I-Corridor.
Western New York’s industry leaders will create the environment that nurtures the success of this significant federal investment. The 2024 Economic Development Summit hosts a candid conversation on the Tech Hub’s next steps and how regional businesses can become involved.
Dottie Gallagher, BNP President & CEO, will be joined by:
George Small, CTO - Moog
Ananth Iyer, Dean - University at Buffalo’s School of Management
Presentation of the 2024 Industry Leader Award to Scott Bieler, President & CEO of West Herr Auto Group
Mr. Bieler’s leadership not only drives the success of West Herr, but it also enriches the lives of countless people in the community. His dedication to Western New York as both a businessman and a humanitarian has set an incredibly high standard in our region. The BNP is proud to name Scott Bieler as the 2024 Industry Leader of Year, continuing our new tradition of highlighting a champion of the Buffalo Niagara economy and community.
Industry Leader Forum - Economic Development Summit
Thursday, September 26
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Barrel Factory
65 Vandalia Street
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.
65 Vandalia Street
Buffalo, NY 14204 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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