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West Seneca manufacturer planning $6M expansion
Only one year after moving into its West Seneca facility and moving its headquarters there, Worksport Ltd. announced Tuesday that it will invest $6 million in new equipment and machinery to increase production capabilities. Worksport (Nasdaq: WKSP)...
Developer pitches tearing down retail plaza to build mixed-use project
Developer Paul Bliss has planned a five-story building with a mix of retail space and apartments in Williamsville. The project would require demolishing an existing one-story retail plaza at 6810-6816 Main St. and a single-family around the corner at...
Dunkirk plant to play key role in ImmunityBio's breakthrough drug
ImmunityBio’s new breakthrough bladder cancer drug will be filled at the Dunkirk plant. The California-based company’s Anktiva (N-803), which treats non-muscle invasive bladder, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last month and...
Noco names new president — and it's not a member of founding family
Noco LLC has a new president, and for the first time in the company's history it's not a member of the Newman family. Michael Casciano, who previously served as the chief operating officer, will oversee all aspects of the energy services company. Former...
Law firm with Buffalo presence announces merger, name change
A Rochester law firm with a Buffalo office is merging with a New England law firm. Harris Beach PLLC, which has 11 attorneys and 26 employees in Buffalo, signed a combination agreement with Murtha Cullina LLP. It will change its name to Harris Beach...
Retailer closing hundreds of stores after bankruptcy
Welcome to The National Observer, a roundup of top business news and actionable insights from across The Business Journals. We'll take a look today at Walmart's decision to close down its health clinic business, how small businesses are rethinking real...
Highmark Health cuts another 47 jobs, including some in Buffalo
As signage goes up for Highmark Western and Northeastern New York’s new offices at Seneca One, the Buffalo-based health plan has confirmed it will have a dozen fewer staff making the move. The company issued layoff notices to 12 employees last week,...
43North Foundation unveils $100M, decade-long initiative
The 43North Foundation will spearhead an initiative to invest millions in the Buffalo tech startup ecosystem. The foundation announced today Lightning Strike, a 10-year, $100 million initiative that will focus on four key areas to ensure the local ecosystem...
Job postings are sliding overall, but not for these high-demand roles
At a time when job postings have declined 28% from a pandemic-era high in 2021, certain positions — including multiple skilled trades — are in high demand. That’s according to recently released data from global job-search engine Indeed. Indeed's...
ECMC among 10 hospitals nationwide to earn failing grades for safety
Erie County Medical Center is getting national attention, but not the type to boast about. The Buffalo trauma hospital is among just 10 hospitals nationwide to receive a failing grade from Leapfrog Group, which issues letter grades twice annually to...
$14M Kenmore apartment plan sparks dispute with church next door
A proposed senior housing development at a former Catholic school in Kenmore has sparked a dispute with the church next door. Developer Greg Daniel said his $14 million plan for 37 apartments at 45 Victoria Blvd. already has approval from the village...
Buffalo has a $3.75B grocery market. Who sells the most per store?
The Buffalo area’s grocery industry did over $3.75 billion in sales last year. In a sea of competitors, one regional player – the same one that tops the list for local market share – comes out on top when it comes to sales per local store. Wegmans...
14-acre Grand Island property sells for over $1 million
It’s been a few weeks since our last million-dollar home sale. The latest transaction with a price tag over $1 million is Grand Island’s first of the year. James and Sheryl Montanari recently sold 3012 Staley Road for $1.2 million to Sumit Majumdar...
Catholic Charities sells former Buffalo church for $2M
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has sold a former church, rectory and Catholic school on Buffalo's West Side for $2 million. The buyer, Albany Herkimer Campus LLC, is an affiliate of developer Faizan Haq of Williamsville. The sale included the former...
Manufacturer reports strong Q1 despite Boeing being largest customer
A local company that does a lot of components work for Boeing reported strong growth in the first quarter, despite ongoing global problems for its largest customer. Astronics Corp. (Nasdaq: ATRO), headquartered in East Aurora, reported 18% sales growth...
New Era Cap names new creative director
New Era Cap is adding a new perspective to its brand development. The Buffalo-based international sports and lifestyle brand recently announced it has named American fashion designer Dao-Yi Chow as vice president and creative director, according to...
Hamburg craft brewery plans expansion as demand increases
With ongoing demand on-site, Hamburg Brewing Co. is expanding capacity at its taproom with the addition of a second bar. The craft brewery has converted the former train room into a bar with seating, providing increased capacity for customers at the...
This Buffalo-area job typically makes more than $400,000
Only one occupation in the Buffalo area typically makes more than $400,000. Buffalo’s highest-paying job is cardiologist, earning an annual median wage of $435,230. That’s based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ recently released May 2023 employment...
Developer motivated by turning 'junk' into something beautiful
As president of Signature Development, Rocco Termini has created a real estate portfolio of residential loft complexes and well as multi-use buildings in Buffalo. He's probably best known, however, for the $40 million renovation/restoration of the...
NFTA Metro Rail updates: Where they stand and what's up next (Amherst)
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is years into its rail renewal project to retrack its rail-and-track bed along Main Street in the downtown district. The project has made its way to the 400 block of Main Street, near the Main Place Mall,...
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