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
2026 LinkUp: Blue & Gold
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
The 2026 BNP LinkUp Networking Series is a member-exclusive collection of curated networking experiences designed to bring together professionals from across Buffalo Niagara's business community. Purposeful by design and relationship-driven by nature, LinkUp creates space for meaningful connections to form organically in engaging, welcoming environments.
LinkUp Blue & Gold
Kick off the Buffalo Sabres season with fellow BNP members at Blue & Gold LinkUp. Celebrate the return of hockey by wearing your favorite blue and gold, connecting with colleagues from across the region, and enjoying one of Buffalo's favorite traditions—wings and craft beer.
This relaxed networking event is the perfect opportunity to build new professional relationships before heading across the street to the KeyBank Center for the Buffalo Sabres' 7:00 PM preseason matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
4:00 - 6:00pm
BNP @ the Cobblestone
79 Perry St., Ste. 200
Buffalo, NY 14203
Free to members of the BNP; includes 1 drink ticket (beer, wine or soda/water) and complimentary appetizers
Who Should Attend
LinkUp is designed for BNP member professionals, including business leaders, executives, and emerging leaders seeking authentic, peer-to-peer connections and relationship-based engagement. Whether you're growing your network, reconnecting with colleagues, or getting into the hockey spirit before puck drop, Blue & Gold LinkUp is the perfect way to celebrate the start of another Buffalo Sabres season.
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor
Networking Sponsor
Free Event for BNP Members
79 Perry Street, Suite 200
Buffalo, NY 14203 United States
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).