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
Breaking Through Barriers: An employer’s guide to overcoming workforce shortages
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us as the BNP unveils its latest talent report Breaking Through Barriers: An employer’s guide to overcoming workforce shortages.
2024 YP Connect Expo
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Grab your business cards, bring a friend, and prepare to mix and mingle with the region’s young professionals on October 16th. You'll have a chance to meet representatives from many of the professional development groups that are listed in our 2024-25 YP
2024 Heard on the Hill
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us for a guided conversation with Rep. Tim Kennedy about his work in Congress on economic issues
2024 Open House - Fall
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us and meet BNP members from a wide variety of businesses, industries and professional services. Take this opportunity to expand your network and discover businesses in Buffalo Niagara as well as informing others about who you are and what ...
2024 Annual Report to Members
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership invites you to attend our Annual Report to Members.
5 in 25: Strategies for Small Business
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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. ...
2024 LinkUp
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Get ready to experience informal yet interactive events that are all about fostering connections among professionals from diverse industries. At the BNP, we believe in creating purpose-driven gatherings held in exciting locations, where ...
2025 LinkUp
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Get ready to experience informal yet interactive events that are all about fostering connections among professionals from diverse industries. At the BNP, we believe in creating purpose-driven gatherings held in exciting locations, where ...
5 in 25: Human Resources for Small Business
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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. ...
2025 LinkUp
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Get ready to experience informal yet interactive events that are all about fostering connections among professionals from diverse industries. At the BNP, we believe in creating purpose-driven gatherings held in exciting locations, where ...
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
From the blog
How to Cash In on Connections: The Untapped Power of BNP Networking
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a seasoned executive, or a budding professional, networking plays a pivotal role in your career growth. At the BNP, we understand the significance of forging meaningful connections, which is why we’re excited to share the numerous benefits of networking with our members.
2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Beth Sullivan, Panelist
The BNP is pleased to welcome Beth Sullivan, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, as a panelist for the 2023 DEI Symposium. We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the June 1st event.
2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Mauricio C. Diaz, Speaker
The BNP is pleased to welcome Mauricio C. Diaz, Program Director, Buffalo Procurement Initiative as a Speaker at our 2023 DEI Symposium. We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the June 1st event.
2023 DEI Symposium: Meet Barbara Strother, Panelist
The BNP is pleased to welcome Barbara Strother, Corporate Recruiting Manager, Aleron, as a panelist at our 2023 DEI Symposium. We will be helping you get to know each presenter, panelist, and moderator in the weeks ahead, leading up to the June 1st event.