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2026 Heard on the Hill

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2026 Heard on the Hill

Thursday, October 29, 2026 (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM) (EDT)

Description

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership will host a conversation with Congresswoman Claudia Tenney focused on what is currently happening on Capitol Hill and how federal policy developments are affecting employers and communities across the Buffalo Niagara region.
Congresswoman Tenney represents New York’s 24th Congressional District and currently serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and House Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
The discussion will provide attendees with an opportunity to hear directly from Congresswoman Tenney about the current congressional landscape, major federal issues under consideration, and what businesses throughout Western New York should be watching in the months ahead.

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm 

Location: 
Niagara University (You will be notified of exact location)
5795 Lewiston Road
Niagara University, NY 14109 

Cost: Free Event for BNP Members


Topics may include:
• Current activity and priorities on Capitol Hill
• Federal policies affecting Western New York employers
• Federal funding and the congressional agenda for the remainder of 2026, with discussions on what's to come in 2027
• Tax and economic policy
• U.S. and Canada trade and cross border economic issues
• Workforce, manufacturing, agriculture, and small business priorities
• Opportunities for Western New York to strengthen its voice in Washington

 



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.

Niagara University
5795 Lewiston Rd
Niagara University, NY 14109 United States
Event Contact
Charlene Janiga
(716) 541-1770
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Thursday, October 29, 2026 (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM) (EDT)
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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).

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