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3 Bold Predictions Shaping the Future of Networking

What will be the next big shift in how we connect? Three experts share their perspectives on why professional networking won’t look the same in the years ahead.

Predicting how networking will evolve isn’t easy, but the past gives us clues for those who pay attention.

Today, we’ll explore some expert predictions on the evolution of professional networking. What’s clear is that emerging networking trends will balance tech innovation with personal connection.

The question is … how exactly will that play out?

Three experts share their predictions ...

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Workplace Highlights in Greater Buffalo, NY

In the 12 months ending June 2025, the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area added 2,600 private sector jobs, a 0.5% increase, bringing total private employment to 475,900. Growth was led by: Education & Health Services: +4,000, Leisure & Hospitality: +500, Trade, Transportation & Utilities: +400, However, the metro area experienced a decline of approximately 1,200 jobs in Manufacturing, and a decrease of 600 jobs in Financial Activities. Additionally, Natural Resources, Mining & Construction saw a loss of about 400 jobs.

🔥 Top Job Postings

• Producer, Sales, Business Development at USI Insurance Services
  💵 US$200K a year  | 📍Buffalo, NY (Apply)

• Senior Manager, Business Development at Maximus
  💵 US$150K–US$175K a year | 📍 Buffalo, NY (Apply)

• Business Development Manager - DTM Software & Panel Shop Automation Machinery (HOFFMAN) at nVent

  💵 US$101K — $188K a year | 📍 Buffalo, NY (Apply)

👀 Top Job Seekers

• Atharva Bhope, Engineer (Technical Documentation)
  👉 Actively looking for opportunities |📍Buffalo, NY (Profile)

• Alyssa Mancuso, CRM Administrator
  👉 Sports Industry Professional - Looking to Network |📍Buffalo, NY (Profile)

• Lynn-Marie Pettygrove, Dispatcher & Head Server
  👉 Currently looking |📍Buffalo, NY (Profile)

• Brandy Tremblay, Payment Processor & Customer Service Representative
  👉 Looking for work |📍Buffalo, NY (Profile)

• County of Erie needs janitorial services (Link)

• A/V EQUIPMENT UPGRADE FOR BOARDROOM at Buffalo Public Schools (Link)

• Space Allocation and Renovation Needed at Buffalo Department of Public Works (Link)

• BID 26-0626-027 - DISTRICT WIDE CAFETERIA TABLE STOCK ORDER (Link)

• SPORTS EQUIPMENT (WINTER & SPRING) (Link)

• Niagara Falls ARS Lodging (Link)

• Mayor Scanlon Announces $12 Million In Funding For This Important Corridor (More)

• D’Youville University Awarded $5 Million State Grant to Launch New School of Medicine in Buffalo (More)

• The City of Buffalo has launched the "Buffalo Street Trees" educational program to encourage residents to advocate for more street trees in underserved neighborhoods (More)

• On October 23, 2025, Buffalo participated in the nationwide "Lights On Afterschool" celebration, highlighting the importance of afterschool programs. (More)

• Open Buffalo hosted the "Eco Justice Block Party" on October 18, 2025, at 1327 Jefferson Avenue. (More)

What are the best companies to work in Buffalo, NY?

1. Keller Williams Buffalo

2. Moog Inc.

3. lululemon

4. Apple

5. Wegmans Food Markets

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