BUFFALO, NY –Be in Buffalo—the talent attraction program representing the eight counties of Western New York and a program of Invest Buffalo—announced its Be in Buffalo Virtual Career Fair on May 4 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

The Virtual Career Fair, in partnership with Forge Buffalo, brings together many of the hiring and growing companies in Buffalo Niagara to promote career opportunities to job seekers both locally and, through the virtual platform, across the country. The fair offers job opportunities in various industries including information technology, healthcare and life sciences, and financial and business services. 

Participating companies include: AAA of WNY  Greenlight Networks  Northwest 
Acara Solutions  HiOperator  Odoo 
ACV Auctions  Imagine Staffing  People Inc. 
Advanced Energy  Independent Health  Phillips Lytle 
AML RightSource  Ingram Micro  Remedy Intelligent Staffing 
Athenex  Kickfurther  Rich Products 
CUBRC, Inc.  M&T Bank  Spectrum 
Evans Bank  Merchants Insurance  Squire 
FOS of CannonDesign  Mongoose  Wegmans 
GEICO  Moog  West Herr 

 “Many local employers are growing and seeking top-notch talent. The Virtual Career Fair is an opportunity to make meaningful connections, interview with recruiters, and potentially land that next gig,” said Jenna Kavanaugh, COO, Invest Buffalo Niagara. 

“Teaming up with Be in Buffalo to bring Western New York’s top companies, growing startups, and job seekers together under one ‘virtual’ roof is an epic opportunity,” said Christian Gaddis, senior manager of recruitment and marketing for Forge Buffalo at 43North. “This partnership allows us to highlight the wide range of career opportunities that exist in our region. From major corporations to Buffalo’s most innovative startups, this career fair has something for everyone.” 

Job seekers can register at this webpage. They will be able to pass along resumes and message or video chat with recruiters from the region’s top employers. 

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ABOUT BE IN BUFFALO 

Be in Buffalo, a program of Invest Buffalo Niagara, is the region’s talent attraction organization introducing – or reintroducing – a new Buffalo to an entire generation of people with the skills needed to build an economy of the future.