Business

New business coming to Elmwood Village

Eileen Buckley — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:48:10 +0000

A brand new business is set to open up along the Elmwood strip in Buffalo. WBFO'S Eileen Buckley says White Rabbit Frozen Yogurt will open in June in the Elmwood Village.

Pushing for Niagara Tourism bucks

Mike Desmond — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo is spending millions more dollars on tourism and the man in charge of tourism in Niagara County says that's great news.

Program aims to boost entrepreneurship in region

Ashley Hassett — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:03:05 +0000

The SUNY Research Foundation is funding several institutions of higher education, including five in upstate. The funds will be used to foster entrepreneurship across New York State.

Bass Pro selects Niagara-On-The-Lake for new store

Mike Desmond — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:35:22 +0000

Bass Pro is coming. No, really. Bass Pro is coming across the border to Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario.

Downtown Buffalo's construction buzz

Eileen Buckley — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:12:44 +0000

The buzz of construction can be heard in parts of downtown Buffalo as major economic development kicks into high gear. The Mayor promises the city's future is on the rise.

Regional Council investing in manufacturing sector

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:21:38 +0000

The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council says it will invest some of the 'Buffalo Billion' funds in the state budget into addressing the shortage of workers in the advanced manufacturing sector.

Maid of the Mist construction resumes with much opposition

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:12:51 +0000

The Maid of the Mist tour boats have been working out of the American side of Niagara Falls for 167 years. Development has just resumed on the operation’s new maintenance dock, after delays caused by local opposition.

Genesee Gateway growth

Mike Desmond — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:51:42 +0000

There has been enough development in downtown Buffalo that projects are starting to feed off each other.

Press Pass: Proposed waterfront football stadium

Eileen Buckley and Brian Meyer — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

A major effort is underway to entice the Buffalo Bills to build a brand new stadium on the city's waterfront. In this week's Press Pass conversation, WBFO'S Eileen Buckley and Buffalo News reporter Brian Meyer discuss the proposal that calls for a year-round facility featuring a retractable roof. But land ownership needs to be cleared as a first hurdle for such a project.

ESD approves funding for upstate food and agriculture projects

Ashley Hassett — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:48:03 +0000

Empire State Development approved funding for two upstate food and agriculture related measures in their meeting Friday.

Gallagher-Cohen to succeed Rudnick as head of Partnership

WBFO Newsroom — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:30:06 +0000

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership, the region's business advocacy group, has named Dottie Gallagher-Cohen as its next president.

A call to boost manufacturing in American & WNY

Mike Desmond — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:07:59 +0000

American manufacturing is doing better and production is moving on-shore from off-shore, but problems remain. The topic was addressed Monday night at a town hall style meeting held in downtown Buffalo.

Town hall meeting to address "Keep it Made in America"

Chris Caya — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:04:59 +0000

Rebuilding the manufacturing base and creating jobs in western New York is the focus of a town hall meeting being held in downtown Buffalo Monday night.

Marketing guru Seth Godin speaks to sold-out Buffalo crowd

Mike Desmond — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:27:41 +0000

Seth Godin may be a marketer, a best-selling author, public intellectual and founder of successful web sites, but when asked for a description, he came up with "ruckus-maker."

Rich Products expands recall of food items

Mark Scott — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 01:19:26 +0000

Rich Products is expanding a previous recall of its Farm Rich and Market Day brands to cover all products manufactured by its plant in Waycross, Georgia.

Effort to bring Canadian companies to WNY paying off

Chris Caya — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:24:20 +0000

Not only are shoppers from southern Ontario a familiar sight in western New York, recently there has been a growing list of Canadian companies moving to the region, as well.

Yahoo! plans Lockport expansion with 115 jobs

AP — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:54:36 +0000

The internet company Yahoo! has announced plans to expand its Lockport operation by adding a second data center and a call center.

Women's History Month: Buffalo's Sundra Ryce

Eileen Buckley — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:00:00 +0000

A Buffalo woman has grown her business into a multimillion dollar company. Sundra Ryce is president and CEO of SLR Contracting on Michigan Avenue.

Zemsky rated top leader in Buffalo News survey

Eileen Buckley — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:30:00 +0000

Sunday's Buffalo News features its annual leadership survey. The News lists 25 local figures as the top leaders of our community. Topping the survey results is businessman Howard Zemsky.

Press Pass: Elmwood Village success

Eileen Buckley — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:00:00 +0000

The Elmwood Village remains a thriving and bustling commercial district in City of Buffalo. WBFO's Eileen Buckley and Buffalo News reporter Brian Meyer explore the successful of the Elmwood strip and what changes could be in store in this week's edition of Press Pass.

Sabres & city finalize purchase of Webster Block

WBFO Newsroom — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:53:17 +0000

The Buffalo Sabres and City of Buffalo have finalized the $2.2 million land sale of the Webster Block in downtown Buffalo, paving the way for the major HARBORcenter development.

Council committee okays two outdoor patios on Hertel Avenue

Mike Desmond — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:27:22 +0000

The Buffalo Common Council's Legislation Committee on Tuesday approved requests for two new sidewalk cafes along Hertel Avenue. The committee also cleared the way for construction of a restaurant and apartment on Bailey Avenue.

HealthNow CEO plans to retire

WBFO Newsroom — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:44:34 +0000

The President and CEO of HealthNow New York has announced he is making plans to retire. Alphonso O’Neil-White has held the position for 10 years, longer than any CEO in the 76-year history of the health insurer.

HARBORcenter project passes three key tests

WBFO Newsroom and Mike Desmond — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:01:00 +0000

Sabres owner Terry Pegula's ambitious HARBORcenter project in downtown Buffalo received three major votes of approval Tuesday.

Schumer calls on DOE to ensure financial security of Jamestown’s RHI Monofrax

Mike Desmond — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:53:19 +0000

Scientists cleaning up nuclear waste sites in West Valley, South Carolina and the state of Washington have a process that turns the waste into glass logs and they all use a substance produced in a Jamestown plant.

Council targets city's 'problem stores'

Chris Caya — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:27:33 +0000

City lawmakers are taking steps to crack down on so-called "problem stores" in Buffalo.

Luxury hotel proposed for Niagara Falls

Mike Desmond — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:53:15 +0000

A deteriorating and vacant building in a high-visibility location in Niagara Falls may soon be a luxury hotel.

Plans for costlier HARBORcenter fleshed out

Chris Caya — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:06:03 +0000

If approved, shovels could be in the ground March 1 for the new HARBORcenter on the Webster Block in downtown Buffalo.

Toy makers pledge $3 million for Children's Hospital family center

Chris Caya — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:25:39 +0000

Toy maker Fisher-Price and its parent company Mattel delivered a big gift to the John R. Oishei Children's Hospital on Monday. The company's $3 million donation will help build a Family and Child Resource Center in the new facility.

City considering traffic circle for busy downtown intersection

Chris Caya — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:53:00 +0000

The City of Buffalo may take after some of its suburbs and turn a confusing intersection into a roundabout.