BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Niagara Partnerships wants area employers to look back, and plan for the future when it comes to business and job development.

They'll take on the issues during Accelerate Upstate 2.0 conference in Buffalo January 29, 2013.

YNN will webcast the full session from 8-1:15 PM for those are not able to attend.

Vice President of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership Craig Turner spoke with YNN anchor Virginia Butler about some of the speakers and issues facing businesses today.

Accelerate Upstate 2.0