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
2025 CEOs Speak
Thursday, March 20, 2025 (8:30 AM - 9:30 AM) (EDT)
Description
CEOs Speak is the only place in Buffalo Niagara where you can hear the results of the Upstate New York Business Leader Survey conducted annually by Siena College Research Institute in partnership with the Business Council of New York State. Completed by over 500 CEOs from across Upstate, the survey measures the perception of current and future business conditions. A panel discussion will follow with CEOs discussing pressing advocacy issues and employer engagement in state and federal policy making.
Moderator: Dottie Gallagher, President & CEO, Buffalo Niagara Partnership
Panelist include:
Dr. Don Levy, Director, Siena College Research Institute.
Heather Mulligan, President & CEO, The Business Council of New York State
Jessica Cox, President, Highmark Western and Northeastern New York
Tom Emmerling, Managing Partner, Dopkins & Company
More to be announced! 
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This annual event is designed for the C-Suite, Executives, Business Leaders, HR professionals and any interested company.
FREE for BNP Members | $50 for non-members
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).