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
Recruit and Retain: Talent & Inclusion for Future-Ready Organizations
Thursday, April 23, 2026 (1:00 PM - 4:30 PM) (EDT)
Description
BNP Recruit and Retain: Talent & Inclusion for Future-Ready Organizations
As workforce dynamics continue to evolve, employers must adopt smarter, more inclusive strategies to attract, engage, and retain talent. BNP Recruit and Retain: Talent & Inclusion for Future-Ready Organizations is a half-day professional development program designed to equip employers with practical, actionable tools to strengthen recruitment, retention, and internal talent development.
This program will provide HR leaders, executives, and key decision-makers with business-driven insights on building inclusive, high-performing workplaces that support long-term organizational success. Through real-world employer examples and applied discussion, attendees will explore how inclusive practices can expand talent pipelines, improve employee engagement, and create sustainable workforce strategies.
Who Should Attend
- HR professionals
- C-suite leaders and executives
- Senior managers and key workforce decision-makers
Program Objectives
Participants will gain the ability to:
- Apply inclusive recruitment practices that expand access to diverse and non-traditional talent pools
- Implement retention strategies that foster belonging, engagement, and long-term employee commitment
- Identify effective approaches to internal talent development, including career pathways and upskilling partnerships
- Recognize leadership behaviors and cultural practices that support inclusive, high-performing workplaces
- Evaluate real-world employer examples to inform workforce decisions within their own organizations
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Location: TBD
- Pricing:
- $50 BNP Members
- $75 Non-Members
This program is ideal for employers seeking practical solutions to today’s workforce challenges while positioning their organizations for future growth and resilience.
$50 BNP Members
$75 Non-Members
Location TBD
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).
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