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2026 Advocacy Agenda Rollout & Public Officials Reception

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2026 Advocacy Agenda Rollout & Public Officials Reception

Thursday, January 8, 2026 (4:00 PM - 6:30 PM) (EST)

Description

Join the Buffalo Niagara Partnership for our signature Government Affairs event of the year.

This members-only event is one of the few moments each year when Buffalo Niagara’s business leaders and elected officials at every level come together in one room for candid, meaningful conversations about the policies shaping our region’s future.

The event will begin with a presentation from the BNP unveiling our federal, state and local policy roadmap for how businesses and government can meet the moment with ambitious and sensible policymaking. Then attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to engage face-to-face with dozens of elected officials from across Buffalo Niagara during a cocktail reception to discuss workforce, development, healthcare, energy education and other important issues that affect employers.

Local representatives who will be in attendance include:
  • Buffalo Mayor-elect Sean Ryan
  • Senator George Borrello
  • Senator Pat Gallivan
  • Senator Rob Ortt
  • Assembly Member Paul Bologna
  • Assembly Member Patrick Chludzinski
  • Assembly Member William Conrad
  • Assembly Member Karen McMahon
  • Assembly Member Angelo Morinello
  • Assembly Member Jon Rivera
  • Assembly Member Joe Sempolinski
  • Erie County Legislator Taisha St. Jean Tard
  • Erie County Legislator Jeanne Vinal
  • Buffalo Common Council Majority Leader Leah M. Halton-Pope
  • Buffalo Common Council Member Bryan Bollman
  • Buffalo Common Council Member David Rivera
  • City of Buffalo Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams
  • Town of Amherst Supervisor Shawn Lavin
  • And more from local municipalities
Agenda:
4-4:30 p.m.: Registration and networking
4:30-5 p.m.: Advocacy Agenda Rollout
5-6:30 p.m.: Reception and networking

Location:
Jazzboline Ballroom
5010 Main St.
Amherst, NY 14226

Exclusive BNP member-only event
Tickets: $99 (includes two drink tickets for beer or wine and hors d'oeuvres)

Thank you to our Sponsors:


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

Exclusive BNP member-only event

Tickets: $99 (includes two drink tickets for beer or wine and hors d'oeuvres)
Jazzboline
5010 Main St.
Amherst, NY 14226 United States

Ballroom

Event Contact
Charlene Janiga
(716) 541-1770
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Thursday, January 8, 2026 (4:00 PM - 6:30 PM) (EST)
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