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2025 Legislative Luncheon

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. 

2025 Legislative Luncheon

Friday, February 14, 2025 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) (EST)

Description


  


Don’t miss the Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s networking lunch. This luncheon gives our members an opportunity to hear directly from state legislators.

 

During a time of major changes at the federal level, this year's state budget is critically important in meeting the needs of our regional economy. Get a unique chance to connect with state lawmakers on the most pressing issues. 

 

The relaxed and informal setting is ideal for conversations with your State Senator and/or Assembly Member over lunch.

 

In addition to the BNP's policy presentation, attendees will hear from Senator & Mayoral Candidate Sean Ryan, Senator Rob Ortt,  4th term Assembly Member Karen McMahon, and newcomer Assembly Member Paul Bologna


Please note: This is a members only event.  

Confirmed Attendees:
Senator Robert Ortt
Senator Sean Ryan
Assembly Member Angelo Morinello
Assembly Member Paul Bologna

Assembly Member Bill Conrad
Assembly Member Karen McMahon
Assembly Member Joseph Sempolinski
Assembly Member Jon Rivera

Alexa Sewell, SVP of Multi Family Finance, NYS HCR



Confirmed Representatives from the offices of:
Governor Kathy Hochul

Senator April Baskin
Senator Patrick Gallivan
Assembly Member Crystal Peoples-Stokes

Assembly Member Patrick Burke

Assembly Member William Barclay

DATE/TIME:

Friday, February 14, 2025
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

TICKETS:  
$75 BNP Members 

LOCATION:
1970 Club
KeyBank Center
One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza

Buffalo, NY 14203

AGENDA:
11:30 - Noon – Registration/Networking
Noon - 1:00 pm – Lunch/Program



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

By your presence at this event, you consent to being photographed and your image or likeness being used for any purpose without compensation or acknowledgement.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will be accepted up to 48 hours prior to the event. 



Pricing

$75 Members


1970 Club
KeyBank Center One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza
Buffalo, NY 14203 United States
Event Contact
Charlene Janiga
(716) 541-1770
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Friday, February 14, 2025 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) (EST)
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