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 Small Business Bootcamp
Monday, May 4, 2026 (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM) (EDT)
Description
Build a stronger foundation for your business in just one morning. This hands-on bootcamp is designed to help small business owners and operators tackle core challenges in marketing, finance, IT and more.
Kicking off Small Business Week, two rounds of informational sessions connect you with experts and peers who have decades of experience in growing and sustaining a business.
Complimentary for Buffalo Niagara Partnership members
What you'll learn from our featured speakers
Lou Costello, Director of Sales at Spectrum Reach
- Take-home tools on developing personalized marketing strategies for your business
- Topics include core messaging, identifying business goals and more
- Planning, executing and measuring impactful campaigns
Joe DiLeo, CEO at Vision Financial
Bryan Bonisteel, Retirement Plan Specialist at Vision Financial
- How to choose the right retirement plan
- Strategies for retaining valuable employees
Full lineup to be announced soon
Program overview
This half-day program includes expert-led sessions, peer networking and dedicated time to connect with resource partners. The format blends focused presentations with opportunities for conversation and practical application.
- 8-8:30 a.m.: Registration, networking & coffee
- 8:30-8:40 a.m.: Opening remarks
- 8:40-9:40 a.m.: First speaker informational session
- 9:40 a.m.-10 a.m.: Coffee break & resource tabling
- 10-11 a.m.: Second speaker informational session
- 11 a.m.: Closing remarks
Event details
Date: Monday, May 4, 2026 (first day of Small Business Week)
Time: 8-11 a.m.
Location: BNP @ the cobblestone (79 Perry St. Suite 200, Buffalo, NY 14203)
Cost: Free for BNP members
Thank you to our sponsors:
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).