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
2023 Capital Conversations: H1B Reform
Thursday, August 17, 2023 (8:30 AM - 9:30 AM) (EDT)
Description
Capital Conversations: How the U.S. Is Closing the Door to Top Talent
The federal government is making it harder for employers to find and keep the talent they desperately need.
Join the Buffalo Niagara Partnership for a Capital Conversation highlighting the urgent need for H-1B visa reform as a way to help employers address their growing talent challenges.
The federal H-1B program enables employers to hire top talent from around the globe, filling critical jobs and expanding our country’s capabilities.
But the current H-1B visa cap is outdated and fails to meet employers’ needs.
This event will explore the H-1B visa program, its current shortcomings, needed reforms, and the impact those reforms would have on our regional economy.
Panelists include:
Oscar Budde, Associate Vice Provost and Director for Immigration Services, University at Buffalo
Randy Harris, CEO, Lighthouse Technology Services
Zabrina Reich, Immigration Attorney, Phillips Lytle
Free Event for Buffalo Niagara Partnership Members
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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