We’re thrilled to welcome Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s 𝟯𝟬𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿—Collin Welker! Like hitting the networking jackpot, Collin joins our growing community of early-career professionals who are making waves in Buffalo Niagara. “I joined the Young Professionals program to connect with like-minded people and build meaningful, lasting relationships,” said Collin, now serving as a Services Sales Executive at John W. Danforth Company. ⛳ 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗬𝗣 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟵 at RiverWorks—featuring indoor mini golf, icebreaker challenges, and plenty of room to build your network (and your short game). Want to meet Collin and other ambitious YPs? Link in comments to sign up today for BNP YP. (fb)

“𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆—and as a region, we must recognize that this opportunity demands we do things differently,” said Dottie Gallagher, President & CEO of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, during The Future of Innovation panel discussion hosted by the University at Buffalo (UB) on March 25. Gallagher was joined by Dr. Joseph Stefko, President & CEO of OneROC, and Ananth Iyer, Dean of University at Buffalo School of Management, The State University of New York. Together, they highlighted how the 𝗡𝗬 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗜-𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝘂𝗯 is transforming possibilities across Upstate New York by fostering collaboration among the Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse metro areas. By aligning economic resources, research institutions, and workforce development strategies, the region is positioned to create synchronized, innovative systems that enhance supply chain reliability and advance 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in this extraordinary Tech Hub opportunity. UB highlighted its central role in leading the Supply Chain Activation Network (SCAN) project, leading the effort to identify companies across the three regions that could become suppliers to the semiconductor industry, based on their capabilities. 📰 To explore the momentum and confidence in the NY SMART I-Corridor's next steps, read more here: https://lnkd.in/dT4M-XbP (fb)