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.
2026 BNP Economic Champions
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) (EST)
Description
This is where the region’s best success stories come to life and you’re invited.
It’s time to raise a glass and celebrate the companies, leaders and success stories moving Buffalo Niagara forward.
Every business milestone represents investment, innovation and perseverance — and those achievements deserve to be recognized.
Join the Buffalo Niagara Partnership for a signature happy hour celebration from 4:00–6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, at The Powerhouse, 140 Lee Street, Buffalo, NY 14210, as we recognize the 2026 BNP Economic Champions and present the 2026 BNP Business of the Year.
Together, we’ll recognize this year’s Economic Champions, celebrate the Business of the Year and raise a glass to the businesses, leaders, changemakers and innovators driving Buffalo Niagara’s economy forward.
Be Recognized as a 2026 Economic Champion
Did your organization have something to celebrate in 2026? We want to hear about it.
Please click HERE to complete a brief, two-minute form highlighting your organization’s significant milestone or achievement from the past year. Selected organizations will be recognized as 2026 BNP Economic Champions and celebrated at the November 17 event.
Event Highlights
- Recognition and presentation of 2026 Economic Champion certificates
- An ongoing showcase highlighting the achievements of each 2026 Economic Champion
- Presentation of the 2026 BNP Business of the Year
- Networking with leaders from across the Buffalo Niagara business community
- Food and beverage offerings from The Powerhouse
Come celebrate the businesses making moves, reaching milestones and building the future of Buffalo Niagara.
Member pricing
- 10-pack: $1150
- 5-Pack: $600
- Individual: $125
Non-Member pricing
- 10-pack: $1650
- 5-Pack: $850
- Individual: $175
140 Lee St.
Buffalo,
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).