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 LinkUp: WNY Spirit
Thursday, April 16, 2026 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
Expand your network while experiencing the best of Western New York’s craft distilling scene. This LinkUp event is designed to help you build genuine, peer-to-peer connections in an easy, welcoming environment.
Presenting Sponsor Darien Lake Amphitheater Premium Experiences will be on-hand to raffle off two VIP tickets and one VIP parking pass to attend Machine Gun Kelly's Lost American Tour concert on June 13.
We'll also celebrate the addition of our newest members to The Rally Point – a wall of recognition at BNP @ the cobblestone that showcases the region's top believers, doers and go-getters powering Buffalo Niagara's future.
You’ll leave with new contacts, fresh conversations and a deeper connection to the local business community.
What you'll experience
- Immersive curated tasting of locally produced spirits – includes one drink ticket (beer, wine or soda/water) and complimentary appetizers
- Member-exclusive networking with professionals across industries
- A relaxed and social atmosphere perfect for easy conversation
LinkUp overview
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.
Event details
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: BNP @ the cobblestone (79 Perry St. Suite 200, Buffalo, NY 14203)
Cost: Free for BNP members
Thank you sponsors
Presenting Sponsor:
79 Perry Street, Suite 200
Buffalo, NY 14203 United States
Signature Events:
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).
Learn more here
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