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Discover the many ways the university advances economic growth and business development in its partnerships with industry throughout Buffalo Niagara. View exhibits and attend workshops where you’ll discover the groundbreaking research as well as the successful university collaborations with business, government, and community entities.
Celebrate the many and diverse university/industry partnerships that are revitalizing Upstate New York. Learn how your business can profit from a partnership with UB through the range of entrepreneurial efforts expanding our economy.
Business Partners Day allows attendees to plan the day according to interests—feel free to take in as much as you want. Experience the informative exhibits and workshops throughout the morning and the motivating luncheon program at noon.
Thursday, June 4, Adam’s Mark Hotel
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Luncheon Program - $60 per person;
tables of 10 available at $550Noon–1:30 p.m.
Award Presentations
- Vital Partner Award — Greatbatch , Inc.
- Reaching Others Award — To be announced.
- UB Faculty Entrepreneur Award — Dr. John Eisner, D.D.S., Ph.D., founder of Academic Management Systems (AMS)
Keynote Speaker
Robert W. Black
Group President, Kimberly-Clark; UB alumnus
Topic: “The role that research universities can play in today’s global marketplace.” | Register
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Free Workshops and Exhibits
9:00 a.m.–noon
An interactive exhibit of partnerships and an informative series of workshops presented by UB and industry representatives that will show you the many ways your business can profit from a relationship with UB. | Learn More
Business Partners Day Schedule
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration Exhibits open and running through noon |
| 9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m. | Workshop Session One |
| 10:00 a.m-10:50 a.m. | Workshop Session Two |
| 11:00 a.m-11:50 a.m | Workshop Session Three |
| Noon-1:30 p.m. | Luncheon and Program |