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.

ATHENA Awards: Professional Writing Tips - Increase the effectiveness of your Athena Award application
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) (EST)
Description
We want to assist you in your ATHENA Award nomination application process for individuals and/or organizations.
Professional, expert advice Is available for you.
Attend and you can learn how to:
- Write simply for clarity and advocacy
- Ensure the questions are answered effectively
- Paint a wholistic picture of the individual nominee and/or the organizational nominee
- Interview the individual nominee and/or organizational nominee to get the right information for the application
- Best answer the questions, with limited time, for your selfie and/or organizational video.
- Discover what the Executive Committee is seeking in your application
Free to BNP members and non-members
Tuesday, January 10th
Noon - 1pm
Virtual Workshop
Presented by: Steve Bell, Steve Bell Communications
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32nd ATHENA Awards
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Buffalo Convention Center
Noon - 1pm
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Learn more here
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