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Grain Elevator Returns to Life

Sep-29-2008 — The long-dormant Lake & Rail grain elevator complex along the Buffalo River is back in business. The 75-year-old elevator received its first ship-delivered load of grain in over a decade, marking a key milestone in its rebirth. The elevator, which is owned by Minnesota-based Whitebox Commodities, had sat quiet and deteriorating until 2006, when it was acquired by River- Wright Energy, a local company planning to produce ethanol

Peace Bridge beats out its Detroit rival

Sep-29-2008 — For the first time in at least two decades, the Peace Bridge is the No. 1 choice for passenger vehicles traveling between the United States and Canada. According to the Buffalo and Erie Bridge Authority, the international bridge linking Buffalo and Fort Erie is now carrying more non-commercial traffic than its archrival, Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge.

Weathering the Storm

Sep-26-2008 —

Fisher-Price to invest

Sep-26-2008 — The toy company, which is now owned by Mattel, will undertake a multi-year effort to upgrade its East Aurora headquarters. No new jobs will be created as a result.

Peace Bridge beats out rival

Sep-25-2008 — The Peace Bridge is the No. 1 choice for passenger vehicles traveling between the United States and Canada.

Weathering the economic storm

Sep-24-2008 — The terminology changes depending on who you are talking to. Are we experiencing an 'economic slowdown?' Is our economy in the midst of a full blown 'recession?' Regardless of your definition or your point of view, the undeniable fact is that the current state of the economy is indeed having an impact on the economic development industry.

Bio View From Here

Sep-18-2008 — Because of the significant economic potential of the life sciences industry in the United States, at least 42 states and regions have identified it as a targeted industry. Many of these communities are spending millions, and in some cases billions, of dollars on new infrastructure, recruitment of global talent, extensive research programs, commercialization and new investment funds. As economic developers, this industry presents great opportunities and challenges for those communities that are t

Weak Dollar a Boon to Region

Sep-05-2008 — The weak U.S. dollar is helping to keep the Buffalo Niagara Enterprise busy, even as the economy slows.

BNE Reports Successful Year

Sep-05-2008 — Despite a weakened national economy and a general slowdown in private sector investment, the Buffalo Niagara Enterprise reported 20 economic development wins in the past year.