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
POSTPONED - 2026 CEOs Speak
Thursday, March 5, 2026 (8:30 AM - 9:30 AM) (EST)
Description
This event has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon.
CEOs Speak is the only place in Buffalo Niagara where you can hear the results of the Upstate New York Business Leader Survey conducted annually by Siena College Research Institute in partnership with the Business Council of New York State. The results will be presented by Dr. Don Levy of the Siena College Research Institute.
Completed by over 500 CEOs from across Upstate New York, the survey measures the perception of current and future business conditions. A panel discussion will follow with CEOs discussing pressing advocacy issues and employer engagement in state and federal policy making.
Moderator: Dottie Gallagher, CEO, Buffalo Niagara Partnership
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This annual event is designed for the C-Suite, senior executives, business leaders, HR professionals and any interested company.

FREE for BNP 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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