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Life Technologies to grow on GI

Mar-26-2009 — A Grand Island pharmaceuticals manufacturer is working on plans to expand its plant by more than 10,000-square-feet. Life Technologies Inc. has filed an application with the Erie County Industrial Development Agency to seek an incentive package that will help the firm finance an $8 million expansion of its plant. The ECIDA will hold a public hearing on the proposed expansion on April 17 and its board of directors will likely vote on the package on April 20 during its monthly meeting.

ArcelorMittal says it’s willing to sell plant

Mar-26-2009 — Sen. Charles E. Schumer said an ArcelorMittal executive assured him the company will consider an offer to buy and operate its manufacturing plant in Lackawanna, which is scheduled to close next month. “The door is at least open to selling the plant and keeping the workers employed,” Schumer, D-N. Y., said Wednesday, a day after his conversation with Michael Rippey, executive vice president and chief executive officer of ArcelorMittal USA.

$2.9M raised by Cleveland BioLabs

Mar-24-2009 — Cleveland BioLabs Inc. (NASDAQ: CBLI) develops treatments for cancer and acute radiation syndrome. The company said it sold 294 shares of Series D convertible preferred stock, with a stated value of $10,000 apiece, and warrants to purchase 2.09 million shares of common stock at $1.40 each.

Pitching Buffalo

Mar-09-2009 — Pitching Buffalo to outsiders usually goes something like this: short commutes, four seasons, a city of good neighbors. But there’s another selling point being used as a recruitment tool by business development leaders – the burgeoning medical corridor in downtown Buffalo and its expanding life sciences industry.

The Obama Buzzword

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MMRN recieves $880,000 grant

Mar-05-2009 — The Medication Management Research Network (MMRN) is funded by an $880,000 grant from an anonymous donor to UB and AHRM, Inc., a local company based in the UB Center of Excellence.

Roswell Park Awarded $10.2 Million

Mar-05-2009 — The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has awarded a five-year, $10.2 million grant to Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) in support of its pioneering studies in photodynamic therapy (PDT).

Loan Programs

Mar-05-2009 — Loan Programs a Success

Fifth Protocol to the Canada-U.S. Income Tax Treaty

Mar-03-2009 — The fifth Protocol to the Canada - U.S. Income Tax Treaty entered into force on December 15, 2008, amending the existing income tax treaty between the U.S. and Canada.

Low-Cost Carriers

Mar-03-2009 — Low-Cost Carriers at Buffalo Niagara Draws Travelers