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Spotlight Events

There are lots of great Buffalo Niagara Partnership and Buffalo Niagara 360 networking and learning opportunities and events planned. Check out some of the details below and save the dates on your calendar! Events have been known to "sell out," so don't forget you have to become a member first  and then register!  You can also check out our Facebook page for pictures of our events!

 
Thursday, February 11th
Kleinhans Music Hall
3 Symphony Circle
Buffalo, NY
5:30 pm Cocktail Hour
6:30 pm Concert Performance
 
Haven't been to Kleinhans since your elementary school field trip or high school graduation? Come get reconnected to one of Buffalo's greatest treasures! The League of American Orchestras Conducting Fellow Joseph Young will lead BPO musicians in a classically informal concert experience in the Mary Seaton Room at Kleinhans Music Hall.
 
"I look forward to putting a twist on the traditional concert experience and providing a program that gives BPO lovers a closer and intimate seat to the music." - Joseph Young
Read Joey's blog here!

Tickets are $10 pre register and $15 at the door. Register now!

Tuesday, February 9th
21st Century Fund Happy Hour!
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
City Wine Merchant
715 Main St.
Buffalo, NY 14202 

The 21st Century Fund is teaming up with the City Wine Merchant to offer members and their guests an opportunity to sample wines from around the world and learn more about the Fund and how to get involved.  
BN360 members are especially invited to learn more about this membership driven charitable fund! It's a great opportunity to meet some of WNY's community development leaders.

Space is limited so please RSVP to Ann Mestrovich

Wednesday, February 24th
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Larkin at Exchange
726 Exchange St.
Buffalo , NY   14210

Mix, mingle and be merry with hundreds of local business professionals.  Join the Buffalo Niagara Partnership at its premier networking party!  Featuring cocktails, valet parking, hors d'oeuvres and "HobNobbing" with the best in Buffalo Niagara, and now the opportunity to bid on Buffalo Niagara's business leaders at the CEO Silent Auction! Please note, meetings with CEO’s are to be used for relationship building, business advice and career guidance.
Members: $25 Non-Members: $50 Door Price: All $50 
8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
The Buffalo Club
388 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY   14209
 
2010 Renewable Energy Series
Think you business can benefit from opportunities in the renewable energy industry?
Join the Buffalo Niagara Partnership for a two-part series and learn the basics for making the switch. Hear first hand from companies that have made the switch to renewable energy. Get the information you need to get started. Cost: Members: $15 per event / $25 for series, Non-Members: 30 per event / $50 for series
 
Agenda:
8:00 a.m. – Registration/continental breakfast
8:30 a.m. – Keynote Speaker
9:15 a.m. – Panel Discussion

Tuesday, March 23rd
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Downtown - Main Branch
One Lafayette Sq.
Buffalo, NY 14203
 

Enjoy food, fun and networking with hundreds of business professionals! Networking with a Twist events provide excellent opportunities to relax and make business-to-business contacts with fellow Partnership members and guests in an informal, cocktail party setting. Cost: $15 Pre-paid member, $25 Non-members and walk-in door price.


Friday, March 26th
8:00a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Buffalo Niagara Partnership
665 Main Street, Suite 200
Buffalo, NY   14203  
 
The Partnership's Target Industry Councils will present a seminar specifically for employers in the Professional Services Industry. A panel of workforce specialists will share services and opportunities currently available to help meet your recruiting and training needs, including pre-screening candidates, connecting with professional networking groups and recent grads, as well as training programs created to fit the needs of your employees and company.  Cost: Members - FREE, Non-Members - $25.00 

Friday, April 16th
Interactive Program: 8:30a.m. - 9:30a.m.
Networking: 9:30a.m. - 10:00a.m.
Buffalo Niagara Partnership
665 Main Street, Suite 200,
Buffalo, New York 14203
Easy access via Washington Street  

Join us to discuss how the Partnership's programs, events and services can help grow your business. Plus, meet our staff and network with your peers.  Find out more about our Advocacy, Business Development, Marketing Opportunities and Events! Also joining us will be our Board guest David J. Murray, Partner, Phillips Lytle LLP
This program is free, but registration is requested.

Looking Ahead:

April 21, 2010 ~ Young Entrepreneurs Showcase  @ Pearl St. Grill & Brewery    
Focused on highlighting young entrepreneurs, connecting them to their peers, and providing networking opportunities and instant feedback from senior-level business leaders.  BN360 understands the importance of highlighting business growth and expansion and supporting young professionals in their efforts to live and work in our region.
May 2010 ~ Buffalo 101  
A fun event aimed to introduce (or reintroduce) young professionals to all the amazing assets available for living, working, playing, and staying in Buffalo Niagara.  Will include interactive networking and learning about some of the region’s hidden and not-so-hidden treasures. 
June 17, 2010 ~ Executives Unplugged  @
The Castellani Art Museum
Cocktails and conversation with some of the region’s top leaders, arranged in a round-robin style to encourage maximum networking and learning between young professionals and leaders from the for-profit, non-profit, and public sectors.  The event will highlight the region’s growing industries and economic development efforts to increase young professionals' engagement in their communities..

                   

Register HERE!