The Business of Serving Others
They were our neighbors, they were brilliant, and each had a vision to do some good in the world. "They were both intellectual and practical explorers," says management consultant Emmett Murphy. "Both...
View ArticleEncouraging careers in construction
The 8th Annual Western New York Construction Career Days continues in Lakeview Thursday. The event encourages trade jobs for students and veterans.
View ArticleMortgage business creating local jobs
An expanding business in Depew is expected to generate hundreds of new jobs.
View ArticleGeico adding 800 jobs locally
Geico says it has plans to hire up to 800 workers in the Buffalo area this year.
View ArticleYahoo! plans Lockport expansion with 115 jobs
The internet company Yahoo! has announced plans to expand its Lockport operation by adding a second data center and a call center.
View ArticleProgram aims to promote manufacturing careers to students
A new program aims to promote high-tech manufacturing careers in high schools across Western New York. Dream it, Do it WNY educates high school students that there are more careers available in the...
View ArticleRegional Council investing in manufacturing sector
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...
View ArticleCuomo plan links SUNY tax-free zones with new business
Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined a plan while visiting the University at Buffalo campus Wednesday to encourage new businesses to locate near SUNY campuses. The initiative called “Tax Free NY” would allow...
View ArticleFood processing technology program to meet demand for skilled workers
A western New York Community College is launching a first-its-kind Food Processing Technology program in the fall of 2014. The program at Genesee Community college will help meet the growing demand for...
View ArticleKodak cutting acetate production
The Eastman Kodak Company is announcing another cut in its manufacturing operations.
View ArticleBusiness 'localists' argue public policy slanted toward large corporations
Buffalo hosted the 11th annual Business Alliance for Local Living Economies or the BALLE business conference this year. The event brought together over 600 self-described “localists” from around the...
View ArticleInternational organization empowers women to code
An international non-profit organization Girl Develop It or GDI works to help empower women through technology particularly by training them to write their own software. WBFO’s Ashley Hassett recently...
View ArticleCasino revenue to be used for multiple initiatives in Niagara Falls
The City of Niagara Falls is set to receive a lump sum of $89 million after the settlement of a long-standing dispute between New York State and the Seneca Nation over gambling revenues.
View ArticleClosure of local BernzOmatic plant to cost jobs
A shift in manufacturing will cost a local community significant job losses.
View ArticleCuomo celebrates passage of tax-free initiative
On the Buffalo State College campus Monday morning, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the recently-passed Start-Up NY legislation into law.
View ArticleCollins, Higgins fighting proposed relocation of Army Corps jobs
Congressmen Chris Collins and Brian Higgins stood side-by-side in Buffalo Monday in opposition of a downsizing plan by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
View ArticleNew Yorkers pay a price for longer unemployment, report finds
A new report on the status of workers finds the period since the 2008 market crash may turn out to be a “lost decade” for New Yorkers, as wages stagnate and the average time for unemployment lengthens.
View ArticleCareer fair attracts hungry local job seekers
Though the Labor Department reports the lowest unemployment rate in nearly five years, the turnout at a recent career fair indicates many Buffalo-area residents are still searching for a job.
View ArticleNiagara Ceramics closing its doors, leaving 110 jobless
The remnants of the old Buffalo China company will be shutting down. Niagara Ceramics filed a closing notice with the state Labor Department Monday, citing "economic" reasons.
View ArticleAllstate closing Amherst office, affecting 48 jobs
Allstate insurance company has announced plans to close its claims office in Amherst.
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