Wed, Mar 2nd 2016 11:55 am
Congressman Brian Higgins announced applications are now being accepted for the eighth round of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants. For fiscal year 2016, the U.S. Department of Transportation will award $500 million toward transportation infrastructure-based TIGER grants nationwide.
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Mon, Feb 29th 2016 12:40 pm
Applications are open for the seventh annual Bright Buffalo Niagara Entrepreneur Expo, which will be held on June 15 at the Hotel @ The Lafayette, 391 Washington St., Buffalo.
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Fri, Feb 26th 2016 07:15 pm
Working closely with pro-business partners including the Niagara USA Chamber and the Greater Lockport Development Corp., the Niagara County Center for Economic Development will host a business workshop Wednesday at Lockport City Hall.
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Tue, Feb 23rd 2016 07:00 am
Derek M. Wesley, Ed.D., has been named vice president for institutional advancement at Niagara University following a nationwide search. His first day on Monteagle Ridge will be May 9.
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Mon, Feb 22nd 2016 07:00 am
The annual Niagara County Spring Career Fair will take place from 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the Four Points by Sheraton, 7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Feb 18th 2016 05:45 pm
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. today announced a request for proposals was issued seeking a construction manager to oversee the design and construction of Explore & More Children's Museum.
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Wed, Feb 17th 2016 02:45 pm
43North has announced the winning companies from the competition's second year have officially begun operating out of the 43North incubator at 640 Ellicott St., on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. 43North is part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's visionary "Buffalo Billion" initiative.
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Thu, Feb 11th 2016 02:30 pm
University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi today congratulated Athenex, a successful biotech company that began as a UB startup, on the unveiling today by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of the state's plans to build a $200 million high-tech manufacturing center for the company in Dunkirk.
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Fri, Feb 5th 2016 07:50 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Friday by Congressman Brian Higgins and representatives of the WNY Law Center and PUSH Buffalo to voice his opposition to a proposed acquisition of First Niagara Financial Group Inc. ("First Niagara") by KeyCorp ("KeyBank").
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Fri, Feb 5th 2016 07:50 pm
Anthony L. Restaino, a 31-year-old attorney and partner at the law office of Restaino Reddien LLP on Military Road, was sworn in as the Town of Niagara Business and Professional Association's new president Jan. 27.
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Thu, Feb 4th 2016 05:00 pm
First Niagara Financial Group Inc. today announced five Western New York loan officers were the top mortgage producers for the entire organization across its Northeast footprint during 2015. They include Michael Kozlowski, Rocco Diina, Julie Symes, Ralph Basile and Stephen Pezzino.
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Wed, Feb 3rd 2016 10:35 am
ACV Auctions, a live wholesale marketplace for dealer-only auto auctions, today announced its expansion in the Albany and Syracuse markets with the addition of three new team members. The announcement reflects the company's latest growth in upstate New York.
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Mon, Feb 1st 2016 03:55 pm
The Western New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board today voted to recommend nearly $900,000 in funding to General Mills Operations LLC and the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology.
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Fri, Jan 29th 2016 05:25 pm
Empower, the not-for-profit organization formerly known as Niagara Cerebral Palsy, has announced several leadership appointments:
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Fri, Jan 29th 2016 11:40 am
Sandro Viola, a Town of Niagara resident for 35 years, has opened Towne Centre Storage, a storage facility, at 8605 Porter Road, Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Jan 27th 2016 02:45 pm
AAA Western and Central New York has earned the distinction of 2015 Hertz Gold Key Club of the Year.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2016 04:50 pm
Kalos Health President and CEO John Lomeo recently announced the appointment of Dr. Richard Castaldo as medical director for the managed long-term care program.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2016 04:25 pm
First Niagara Financial Group will participate with West Side and Black Rock Riverside Housing Services, Belmont Housing Services and Specsure Property Inspections in a free homebuyer seminar to help first-time home buyers gain access to the information and resources they need to become confident, educated and prepared consumers.
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Wed, Jan 20th 2016 04:15 pm
IRS-certified accounting students from the University at Buffalo School of Management will again provide free tax preparation services to individuals and families with annual incomes below $53,000.
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Tue, Jan 12th 2016 04:50 pm
The New York State Gaming Commission today announced New York businesses licensed by its Division of the Lottery to sell tickets for tomorrow's historic $1.5 billion Powerball drawing have earned a record $9,662,833 in commissions during the 10-week roll-up period that began Nov. 7.
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Tue, Jan 12th 2016 11:05 am
43North has announced several updates to its board of directors.
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Thu, Jan 7th 2016 04:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced a multiyear partnership with sports ticket and travel company PrimeSport. The company will come on board as the official hospitality and fan package partner of the Buffalo Sabres.
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Tue, Jan 5th 2016 05:00 pm
Explore & More Children's Museum has named Douglas Love to the position of CEO. Love, a seasoned leader and innovator in children's entertainment and educational programs, was identified for the Children's Museum by the Buffalo-based firm of Performance Management Partners in a local and nationwide search.
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Mon, Jan 4th 2016 12:00 pm
A new public relations and social media agency for the travel, hospitality, culinary and luxury lifestyle industries has been formed in Western New York and South West Florida.
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Tue, Dec 29th 2015 01:35 pm
Tax Department's free tax assistance sites help eligible taxpayers receive all available credits; taxpayers can prepare and file their income taxes for free directly through www.tax.ny.gov
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2015 02:00 pm
New York credit unions posted impressive third-quarter operating results despite economic challenges spawned by slower economic growth, according to the New York Credit Union Association's Third Quarter 2015 New York Credit Union Profile report.
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Mon, Dec 21st 2015 05:20 pm
Standing outside of SolarCity's new solar panel manufacturing site currently under construction in Buffalo, Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, discussed the recently approved extension of the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and the impact it will have on Western New York.
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Fri, Dec 18th 2015 08:05 pm
Local officials from Erie County, the Town of Tonawanda, the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District, and the Erie County Industrial Development Agency gathered Friday to discuss their efforts concerning the potential closure of the Huntley Generating Station in the Town of Tonawanda.
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Thu, Dec 17th 2015 01:50 pm
KeyBank, a wholly owned subsidiary of KeyCorp, announced today it plans to keep mortgage operations in Buffalo, and that it will leverage and expand First Niagara Bank's mortgage capabilities upon completion of First Niagara's merger into Key.
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Fri, Dec 11th 2015 03:40 pm
Hard Rock Cafe is taking 2016 by storm after winning big in the National Tour Association's Courier magazine Distinguished Dozen awards program. Hard Rock Cafe took home the Gold Award in the Group-Friendly Restaurant category.
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Wed, Dec 9th 2015 07:20 pm
Smart technology presents a major opportunity to bolster economic development in Western New York, according to a prolific urbanist and technology expert who spoke at Niagara University on Nov. 19.
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Mon, Dec 7th 2015 12:40 pm
In a letter to the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission, Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, sounded an alarm on the bank merger of First Niagara and KeyCorp.
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Fri, Dec 4th 2015 11:00 am
A presentation and panel discussion, "Economic Vision 2016 and Beyond: Creating a Vibrant Future," was held Tuesday by the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce and Niagara University at the Castellani Art Museum.
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Fri, Nov 20th 2015 02:50 pm
The Child Advocacy Center of Niagara has been awarded a five-year reaccreditation by the National Children's Alliance, an association and accrediting body for children's advocacy centers (CACs) across the country.
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Thu, Nov 19th 2015 03:55 pm
Do you or someone you know have what it takes to become America's "Small Business Person of the Year" for 2016? If so, the U.S. Small Business Administration wants to hear from you.
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Thu, Nov 19th 2015 03:55 pm
Patrick J. Whalen, former chief operating officer of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Inc., has been named interim director of the Niagara Global Tourism Institute, effective immediately.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2015 07:25 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Maurices to the LaSalle Plaza on Nov. 6, as the business celebrated a grand opening at 1520 Military Road.
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Fri, Nov 13th 2015 07:05 pm
Fichte Endl & Elmer Eyecare welcomed more than 400 guests during its grand opening celebration for its new location at 6500 Porter Road in the Town of Niagara Tuesday night.
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Thu, Nov 12th 2015 02:40 pm
A new Niagara University lecture series sponsored by the Maid of the Mist will debut at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Castellani Art Museum.
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Thu, Nov 12th 2015 02:40 pm
HARBORCENTER welcomes New Wave Energy Corp. as an advertising partner and the official title sponsor of one of The Rinks at HARBORCENTER.
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