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
Event Calendar
Accelerate AI: Vertical Series
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Four industry-focused learning sessions that explore AI strategies and opportunities in healthcare (July 15), professional services and finance (July 29), manufacturing (Aug. 12) and real estate development (Aug. 26).
Entrepreneur happy hour: Lessons in business ownership and leadership
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join fellow entrepreneurs and business professionals for a free happy hour of learning about business leadership and ownership from an experienced McDonald’s franchise owner/operator.
Industry Leaders Forum - Happy Hour
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Industry Leaders Forum - Happy Hour Thursday, July 23rd Location: TBD Agenda 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
2026 LinkUp: Tim McGraw
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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, Link
Industry Leaders Forum - Energy & Telecommunications
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Industry Leaders Forum - Energy & Telecommunications Wednesday, September 16th 8:00 am - 10:00 am Buffalo Niagara Partnership 79 Perry St, Ste. 200 Buffalo, NY 14203 Please join us for a networking session starting at 8 am. Agenda ...
Industry Leaders Forum - Finance & Insurance
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Industry Leaders Forum - Finance & Insurance Wednesday, September 30th 8:00 am - 10:00 am Buffalo Niagara Partnership 79 Perry St, Ste. 200 Buffalo, NY 14203 Please join us for a networking session starting at 8 am. Agenda 8:00 ...
2026 LinkUp: Wing It
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
A signature Buffalo-style networking event featuring curated wing and craft beer pairings. Designed to encourage conversation and connection, this relaxed social gathering highlights one of the region’s most iconic food traditions.
Industry Leaders Forum - Economic Development Summit
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The BNP’s annual Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) calendar culminates with the October 14 Economic Development Summit.

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).