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
5 in 25: Human Resources for Small Business
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 (10:00 AM - 10:30 AM) (EDT)
Description
5 Ideas in 25 Minutes: Our new quarterly series dives into the many aspects of owning and operating a small business. In each session, an industry expert will discuss effective ways to gain a business edge and develop best practices.
Session 4: Human Resources for Small Business
Wednesday, March 12
10 am
Presenter: Employer Services Corporation (ESC)
ESC is an outsourced HR and employment administration firm, headquartered in Buffalo, offering a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) service model, in addition to HR Outsourcing, HR Consulting, and Administrative Service Organization (ASO) models.
Small business owners already wear many hats, and the right expert advice can go a long way. Session 4 will highlight the most important human resources laws, requirements and best practices that all small business owners need to consistently focus on.
Series Sponsor:
Our new 5 in 25 series, presented by Greenlight Networks, was born out of BNP Pro Free, our new membership level for the area’s smallest businesses, generously supported by National Grid. While the topics were selected with small businesses in mind, the knowledge will be helpful for organizations of all sizes.
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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