West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report - Tuesday, April 30th, 2024

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - The Buffalo Niagara Partnership, the area's regional chamber of commerce, has launched BNP Pro Free, a new membership level for small businesses and locally owned bars and restaurants of all sizes. The membership includes multiple benefits, like networking opportunities with larger companies, workshops, and membership in the United States Chamber of Commerce. Businesses can apply for membership at BNPProFree.com.

NOCO has hired Gail Ettaro as its new vice president of people and brand. Ettaro will oversee the company's brand identity and human resources strategy. Ettaro most recently worked at Arc Building Partners.

Schoelkopf Park on the campus of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has received a $155,000 renovation thanks to a grant from the City of Niagara Falls. The park was built in 1913.

Family Promise of Western New York has been awarded a $100,000 grant by the 21st Century Fund. Family Promise will put the money towards a new family shelter that helps deal with homelessness in Erie County.

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