(submitted as part of NYSERDA’s Statewide Public Hearings – September 2025) On behalf of our 480 members across Niagara County and Western New York, the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce respectfully submits these comments on the Draft New York State Energy Plan. New York must pursue an all of the above energy approach to safeguard
(June 20, 2025) The New York State legislative session concluded this week, and we’re pleased to report significant progress in mitigating potentially damaging legislation for businesses. While several concerning bills were on the table, for the most part, effective advocacy has helped prevent the most harmful outcomes and advanced legislation beneficial to the business community.
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NIAGARA FALLS, NY – As part of Small Business Week 2025, the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce significant updates for this year’s Small Business Expo (SBE), set for November 12, 2025. Building on the tremendous success from its inaugural year, SBE 2025 promises a day filled with impactful keynote addresses, interactive
At the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce, one of our most popular and impactful networking events is the Quick Connect lunch. Unlike more formal networking events, Quick Connect lunches – like the one we have coming up Thursday (4/17) at Joey’s Pizzeria in Niagara Falls – offer a casual atmosphere where members simply pay their
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The chamber’s annual Chamber Honors Awards Gala will take place on Thursday, May 8 at the Doubletree by Hilton Niagara Falls NIAGARA FALLS, NY — [April 9] — The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Chamber Honors Awards, celebrating the remarkable businesses, individuals, and organizations that are
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by Craig W. Turner The bi-national relationship between Western New York and the Niagara Region is one of the most dynamic and interdependent economic partnerships in North America. For those of us who live and work within a cross-border ecosystem like ours, it’s a daily reality that those outside our region don’t necessarily comprehend. We
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