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
BNP YP History Meets Happy Hour
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Join your fellow YPs for an evening of fun and purposeful networking with Buffalo Niagara’s young professionals! Experience a unique guided walking tour of Buffalo's beautiful and historical cemetery - Forest Lawn! We will visit some significant monuments
Policy Perspective: Unpacking the 2025 Legislative Session
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
2025 has been a busy year for the New York State Legislature. Lawmakers debated several high-profile issues that have a significant impact on our regional economy.
Industry Leaders Forum - Small Business
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join your sector’s Industry Leaders Forum session for a meaningful discussion on issues that impact your business and the entire regional economy. Join us for the September 18th - Small Business ILF Industry Leader Forum - Small ...
2025 LinkUp - Session 1
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 ...
BNP Economic Champions
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Celebrate Buffalo Niagara’s hard-working companies and the important milestones they reached in 2025, including: job growth, new business, expansions, and more.
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
Buffalo Niagara Partnership releases 2023-2024 Annual Report
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership held its Annual Report to Members on Nov. 14 at Statler Buffalo, highlighting its mission and recent achievements.
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.