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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Tue, Nov 3rd 2015 03:00 pm
The Women's Business Center at Canisius College received a $26,300 grant from the First Niagara Foundation to fund programs in its Forum Series, which supports women entrepreneurs through the steps of new business establishment and expansion.
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Mon, Nov 2nd 2015 01:35 pm
On Thursday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced ACV Auction as the winner of the $1 million grand prize from 43North - the world's largest business idea competition.
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Fri, Oct 30th 2015 09:45 am
In a long-term arrangement, the Buffalo Sabres have once again tapped local energy firm New Wave Energy to be "The Power Behind the Buffalo Sabres."
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Wed, Oct 28th 2015 02:40 pm
Kalos Health, a managed long-term-care program providing care coordination for Medicaid recipients diagnosed with a chronic illness, has received approval from the New York State Department of Health to expand services from Erie and Niagara counties to Orleans, Genesee and Chautauqua counties.
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Tue, Oct 27th 2015 03:45 pm
WNY Civic Hackathon, powered by AT&T, hosted its demo and judging event Friday evening at the University at Buffalo North Campus. The six finalists presented and demoed their civic apps to a panel of tech judges for the opportunity to win one of the cash prizes totaling $3,500.
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Mon, Oct 26th 2015 10:20 am
Pro Shepherd was crowned the winner from the fifth iteration of Buffalo Startup Weekend, held at the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus' d!g center. It beat out seven other teams for the top prize.
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Fri, Oct 23rd 2015 12:45 pm
Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA will welcome two additional new retailers to its growing selection of top outlet brands this fall - Mountain Warehouse, opening on Oct. 17, and DAVIDsTEA.
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Thu, Oct 22nd 2015 05:50 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz announced the New York State Division of Budget has approved the countywide government efficiency plan, ensuring property tax rebates checks will be issued to homeowners next year as part of the New York State Property Tax Freeze Credit Program.
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Tue, Oct 20th 2015 04:45 pm
The Mansion on Delaware Avenue (MoDA), an award-winning hotel located in Buffalo, was recently recognized as a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame inductee.
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Tue, Oct 20th 2015 03:00 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced more than 2 million people camped at New York's 66 state park campgrounds this year, surpassing the previous record set in 2014.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2015 10:00 am
As part of a long-term leadership strategy, Tops Friendly Markets has named John Persons, long-time Tops associate and executive, as president and chief operating officer while Frank Curci will continue to actively serve as Tops CEO and board chairman, the company announced earlier this week.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2015 10:00 am
Earlier this week, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced $11.5 million in new funding for more than two-dozen legal services organizations statewide to help prevent foreclosures, keep families in their homes, and rebuild communities hit hardest by the housing crash.
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Tue, Oct 6th 2015 05:15 pm
Empire State Development has announced its re-designation as New York's Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center, which includes nearly $6 million in federal funding annually over the next five years in order to support the growth and modernization of New York's manufacturing businesses.
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Sat, Oct 3rd 2015 05:00 am
Saturday's ribbon-cutting in the Tops plaza signaled two things: Plumeria is open for business, and Cindy Inman has her house back for good.
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Sat, Oct 3rd 2015 03:00 am
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls officially welcomed Columbia Sportswear Friday, as the new store celebrated a grand opening. To celebrate, Columbia Sportswear is offering special promotions and giveaways to its new customers this weekend.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2015 11:35 am
43North - the world's largest ($5 million) business idea competition - recently announced its lineup of judges for the finalist pitch session, which will take place Oct. 29 at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo as part of 43North Week. Registration for the finals is officially open to the general public.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2015 04:00 pm
A North Tonawanda legislator who is also a professional accountant is calling on county lawmakers to authorize an alternative energy deal that, according to estimates, could generate at least $4.75 million revenue and credits for Niagara County over the next several years.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2015 03:40 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins has announced Buffalo biopharmaceutical company Cleveland BioLabs Inc. has been awarded a grant of up to $6.6 million from the Department of Defense. This award will fund a clinical study designed to support a biologics license application for entolimodas, a medical radiation countermeasure.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2015 07:30 pm
Wall Street rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Erie County's credit rating from "A" to "A+" and commented favorably on the county's fiscal management. Fitch's announcement follows a three-step rating upgrade by Standard & Poor's in September 2014.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2015 09:55 pm
The state's Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced $500,000 in grants are now available to help organizations to improve state parks, trails and historic sites. The grants are available to Friends Groups of State Parks. The program will be administered by State Parks and Parks & Trails New York.
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Mon, Sep 14th 2015 04:55 pm
Jeremy M. Jacobs, his wife, Margaret, and their family have given $30 million to the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, a historic gift as the school undergoes an ambitious period of expansion that will enable it to pursue innovative medical education, research and patient care.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2015 08:15 pm
The Niagara Small Business Development Center, the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas and the North Tonawanda Library are sponsoring free business workshops for local business owners.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2015 10:20 am
Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet of the U.S. Small Business Administration commended the Small Business Development Center program, the largest SBA-supported counseling and training network, on its 35 years of service to the American people.
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Thu, Sep 10th 2015 12:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced $2,975,884 in federal funding for Western New York through the U.S. Department of Labor's American Apprenticeship Grants Program. The grant will support the American Apprenticeship Initiative of Western New York under the leadership of the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County.
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Wed, Sep 9th 2015 04:40 pm
The unusual pairing of Tops CEO Frank Curci with Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan in a television commercial is just one of the many interesting features associated with the naming of Tops Friendly Markets as the presenting sponsor of the "The Rex Ryan Show" - the newest Buffalo Bills-themed television series.
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Tue, Sep 8th 2015 03:40 pm
Arts Services Initiative of Western New York has announced one final "last chance" information session for the 2016 New York State Council on the Arts regrants. The session will take place at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 95 Perry St., fourth floor, Buffalo. Applications are due at noon Oct. 16.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2015 04:55 pm
First Niagara Financial Group Inc. announced it is providing microloan funding for the Westminster Economic Development Initiative to boost small business creation on Buffalo's West Side.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2015 03:50 pm
County economic development officials released the following statements in response to media inquiries about a planned 65,000-square-foot Bridgestone manufacturing facility in the county's Vantage International Point industrial park.
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Wed, Sep 2nd 2015 03:10 pm
HEALTHeLINK today announced Elderwood is the latest long-term care facility to participate in Western New York's clinical information exchange. This includes Elderwood's 12 local assisted living and skilled nursing facilities located in Amherst, Cheektowaga, Grand Island, Hamburg, Lancaster, West Seneca, Wheatfield and Williamsville.
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Tue, Sep 1st 2015 03:45 pm
The Western New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board voted Tuesday to recommend $8,480,000 in funding to five Western New York enterprises. The WNYPPAB recommendations build on the momentum and capitalize on the strategies laid out in the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council strategic plan and the "Buffalo Billion" investment development plan.
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Mon, Aug 31st 2015 03:50 pm
It only took a few hours for people to snap up all of the Paul McCartney tickets for the show at Buffalo's First Niagara Center on Oct. 22.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2015 12:25 pm
Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp. has appointed Jennifer Gregory to the sales manager position. In her new role with NTCC, Gregory will seek convention visits to Niagara USA, among her many duties.
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