Wed, Mar 22nd 2017 06:30 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. and Be Our Guest on Thursday announced applications are now open for programs and events at Canalside.
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Mon, Mar 20th 2017 02:45 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, along with the Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection, has renewed its warning for all New York tax preparers and human resources professionals of evolving scams aimed at stealing confidential client and employee information after identifying at least 65 companies in New York City, the Capital Region, Central New York and Western New York that have now been impacted, affecting 7,100 taxpayers.
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Thu, Mar 16th 2017 01:30 pm
The head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, Administrator Linda McMahon, announced this year's National Small Business Week will be held from April 30-May 6.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2017 03:20 pm
Applications are now open for the annual Bright Buffalo Niagara Entrepreneur Expo, to be held on Wednesday, June 28.
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Mon, Mar 13th 2017 03:20 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. Board of Directors met on Monday and approved several items, including a contract for architectural and engineering design services for the Canalside interpretive structures project; ECHDC's operating and capital budgets; and an agreement with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for operations and maintenance of property at Buffalo's Outer Harbor.
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Fri, Mar 10th 2017 06:15 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced applications are now being accepted for the fourth year of 43North. The $5 million competition attracts entrepreneurs from around the world to compete for prizes that transform startups with high growth potential into funded enterprises in Buffalo.
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Fri, Mar 10th 2017 06:10 pm
The New York State Department of Labor announced the Western New York region's top five trending jobs for 2017 - selected by labor market analysts based on occupational survey data and the projected needs of their region.
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Thu, Mar 9th 2017 03:05 pm
In January, New York state's private sector job count increased by 28,500, or 0.4 percent, to 8,035,600, a new record high, according to preliminary figures released by the New York State Department of Labor.
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Thu, Mar 9th 2017 10:10 am
The region's largest seasonal employer is looking to fill 1,800 open positions across its multiple departments, including amusement park, waterpark, lodging, entertainment, retail and food service.
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Wed, Mar 8th 2017 09:35 am
Arts Services Initiative of Western New York announced the next sessions in its professional development series for cultural organizations and artists. All are free and open to everyone. Registration is encouraged by emailing [email protected] or calling 716-362-8389, ext. 512.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2017 04:50 pm
The Allstate Mastantuono Agency is celebrating 10 years of service for their Grand Island office.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2017 04:30 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Thursday announced a $460 million project to upgrade the Lewiston Pump-Generating Plant has officially reached the halfway mark. The multiyear plant modernization project allows the New York Power Authority to continue to provide low-cost power to businesses in the region, generating nearly $33 billion in capital investments to the state's economy.
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Thu, Mar 2nd 2017 03:50 pm
"The John Murphy Show" today welcomes NAPA Auto Parts as title sponsor of the television and radio show, furthering a partnership between NAPA and the Buffalo Bills that includes exclusive coverage of the NFL Scouting Combine across the Buffalo Bills Media properties, and "Wired for Sound" content on BuffaloBills.com.
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Fri, Feb 24th 2017 04:30 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas held a ribbon cutting on Feb. 15 at DD Sewing & Embroidery in North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Feb 24th 2017 04:15 pm
Not2Shabby business owner Laurie Essenburg opened up shop last recently at 287 Oliver St., North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Feb 24th 2017 04:00 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas recently held a ribbon-cutting for the new combined location of two of its members: Balance Yoga of WNY and Body Be Well Solutions.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2017 05:00 pm
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council on Friday announced State University of New York at Fredonia President Dr. Virginia "Ginny" Horvath will serve as the academic co-chair.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2017 04:50 pm
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Mon, Feb 6th 2017 03:30 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced a more than $3 million expansion of Confer Plastics, a molded plastics product company in North Tonawanda. The investment allows the firm to create 35 new jobs and significantly expand production in Western New York.
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Sat, Feb 4th 2017 07:00 am
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reminds seniors and retirees that certain "subtraction modifications" may reduce their New York state adjusted gross income, while tax credits they may qualify for decrease the tax due or increase their refund amount.
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Fri, Feb 3rd 2017 07:10 pm
Empire State Development has announced the launch of Tactiva Therapeutics LLC, a company that aims to develop the next generation of cancer immunotherapies.
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Fri, Feb 3rd 2017 11:20 am
New York State Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced nearly $40 million will be awarded to 75 municipalities through Round 4 of the Restore New York Communities Initiative. That includes a $500,000 grant for North Tonawanda's Downtown Gateway Project, including the redevelopment of two properties in the city.
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Wed, Feb 1st 2017 10:55 pm
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman on Wednesday announced a lawsuit against Charter Communications Inc. and its subsidiary Spectrum Management Holdings LLC, (f/k/a Time Warner Cable Inc.; together, "Spectrum-TWC") for allegedly conducting a deliberate scheme to defraud and mislead New Yorkers by promising internet service that they knew they could not deliver.
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Tue, Jan 31st 2017 08:20 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Tuesday announced the New York Power Authority board of trustees has approved allocations of low-cost hydropower to manufacturers in Niagara County and St. Lawrence County. Together, the power allocations will support $5.2 million in capital investments and create 41 jobs.
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Tue, Jan 24th 2017 05:00 pm
Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Howard Zemsky on Tuesday congratulated five productions that received a total of 11 Oscar nominations for the 89th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards.
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Fri, Jan 20th 2017 04:20 pm
The United Way of Buffalo & Erie County (UWBEC) on Friday announced $4,587,000 in yearly funding in support of their 2017-19 investment cycle - contingent upon the outcome of the 2016 fundraising campaign.
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Fri, Jan 20th 2017 11:10 am
Last week, members of the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency voted 7-1 in favor of providing tax break assistance to VisoneCo Site Development for its $20 million housing and retail project planned for North Tonawanda.
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Tue, Jan 17th 2017 04:50 pm
Duane Beckett, CEO of Sunnking Inc., has announced the purchase of equipment to shred and separate electronic devices to maximize materials recovery. With improved efficiency, Sunnking can process high volumes of end-of-life electronics at its R2-certified facility, and have cleaner streams of reusable commodities.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 02:25 pm
Niagara County has reactivated foreign trade zone No. 34. To find out what this means for area businesses or trade partners, the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency along with the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce, will host a free symposium at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Vantage Center, 6311 Inducon Corporate Drive, Sanborn.
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Wed, Jan 11th 2017 02:25 pm
Restaino Reddien LLP will host a free estate-planning seminar from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Cornerstone Federal Credit Union, 721 Center St., Lewiston. The event is open to the public.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2017 05:15 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo made his second regional State of the State address in Buffalo on Monday and announced his proposal for a $500 million expansion of the Buffalo Billion initiative to continue building on the renewed economic engines and reinvigorated civic spirit throughout Buffalo and the entire Western New York region.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2017 11:40 am
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors on Monday voted to enter into a contract with Be Our Guest Ltd., a subsidiary of Rich Products Corp., for public space management at Canalside in Buffalo.
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Thu, Jan 5th 2017 05:05 pm
Empire State Development on Thursday announced the start of restoration of Parkside Candy Shoppe, which has been located at the corner of Main Street and West Winspear since 1927.
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Sat, Dec 31st 2016 07:00 am
Lauren Rose Miller is marking five years in business next Friday, and welcoming existing and future customers to stop into Rellim Hair & Makeup Design Studio from 4-7 p.m. for a special launch party.
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Fri, Dec 30th 2016 02:35 pm
The Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission received a $1,763,222 capital improvement grant on Tuesday from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York with the assistance of M&T Bank.
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Wed, Dec 21st 2016 08:10 am
Industry is racing to bring self-driving cars to the masses. Despite much progress, questions remain regarding safety, efficiency, environmental impact, user acceptance, policy and other issues.
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Thu, Dec 15th 2016 07:55 pm
Empire State Development announced Thursday that Economic Development Group Inc., a nonprofit entity comprised of four lead partners (Buffalo Niagara Manufacturing Alliance, Catholic Charities of Buffalo Inc., Goodwill Industries of Western New York Inc. and Buffalo Urban League) will be the operator and administrator of the Western New York Workforce Training Center (WTC).
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Wed, Dec 14th 2016 01:15 pm
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has expanded clinical space at the Amherst Health Center located at 4949 Harlem Road, enhancing access to orthopaedic care for residents of the northtowns.
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Wed, Dec 14th 2016 01:10 pm
Neil Dashkoff, M.D., a prominent Western New York cardiologist and the former director of the cardiac catheterization (cardiac cath) laboratory at Erie County Medical Center, will become medical director of the new cardiac cath lab at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Tue, Dec 13th 2016 03:05 pm
Charities and nonprofits can increase engagement and revenue by setting suggested donation levels that are appropriate for their donor lists, according to new research by the University at Buffalo School of Management.
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