Pitch Buffalo Niagara

We want to know why you love Buffalo Niagara so much

We want all the mushy, gushy Buffalove you’ve got to share. The bar with your favorite cocktail, the job that launched your career,
the hidden gem you wish more people were talking about, or that time someone stopped to give you directions because
The City of Good Neighbors is a well-deserved moniker.

We’ve even given you all the tools needed for your ‘About Us’ page, brochure, blog, or social media post.
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25 WORD SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS

Buffalo Niagara is a dynamic region. It’s a place to live comfortably, work productively, and play constantly. Most importantly, it is a place for you.

Buffalo Niagara is a unique place to live, work, and play with arts, sports, captivating views, tasty food, a rich history and an exciting future.

Buffalo Niagara works for us because Buffalo Niagara works hard. Our amazing employees are what make our organization the productive force it stands as today.

Buffalo Niagara’s low-cost hydropower from Niagara Falls allows us to run around the clock efficiently. It is also completely renewable energy, helping our region’s future.

In Buffalo Niagara, closets are filled with ironed white collars and dirt covered blue ones. The workforce is hard working and well equipped for success.

Buffalo Niagara is perfect for the career-focused lawyer, the empty-nest retired couple, or the brand-new family. Cost of living is low, and happiness is high.

The Buffalo Niagara region is located on the western edge of New York, bordering Canada and Pennsylvania, along the shores of Lakes Erie and Ontario.

50 WORD SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS

Buffalo Niagara is a dynamic and resurging region. We offer a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, gorgeous sights, creative arts, rich history, compelling sports teams, downtown biking or four-wheel driving, and the chance to be a part of the revitalization of a region ascending further into the national conversation every day.

Businesses find great success in Buffalo Niagara. We have unique assets, including our strategic geographic location on the Canadian border and extensive incentive packages, that make the region as competitive as any. Whether it be rural agribusiness, city logistics, or suburban manufacturing, Buffalo Niagara supports them all seamlessly and successfully.

Entrepreneur.com recently named Buffalo Niagara the second most booming startup city in the country. That is largely thanks to innovation and reliable mentors throughout the community. Buffalo Niagara offers access and affordability unavailable in other startup ecosystems. The collective creativity and collaboration has established Buffalo Niagara as a startup hub.

Business in Buffalo Niagara is booming. Our rich manufacturing history has gifted us with expansive infrastructure and capabilities to accommodate the renaissance underway. Tax credits and local incentives for power, jobs, and construction are plentiful. The flexibility of the region is perfect for city logistics, rural agribusiness, or suburban manufacturing.

100 WORD SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS

Buffalo Niagara is a dynamic and resurging region. We offer welcoming and friendly neighborhoods, gorgeous sights, creative arts, rich history, compelling sports teams, downtown biking and four-wheel driving, and the chance to be a part of the revitalization of a once exceptional region that is equipped to be one again. Businesses find great success in Buffalo Niagara. We have unique assets, including our strategic geographic location on the Canadian border, that make the region as competitive as any. Buffalo Niagara is a great place to live comfortably, work productively, and play constantly. Most importantly, it is a place for you.

They don’t call Buffalo Niagara “the city of good neighbors” for nothing. Our people and specifically our workforce is unmatched. We have a rich manufacturing history with decades of relevant experience. Workplace attendance rates are high and overtime is always welcomed. Buffalo Niagara stops when the job is done, not when the clock says 5. Our 23 colleges and universities produce thousands of graduates annually in fields waiting for fresh talent. In Buffalo Niagara, our closets are filled with ironed white collars and dirt covered blue ones. Buffalo Niagara is ready to be put to work. That’s why Buffalo Niagara.

Business in Buffalo Niagara is on the rise. Our rich manufacturing history has gifted us with expansive infrastructure and capabilities to accommodate the renaissance underway. That is paired with the innovation of the area, being named second most booming startup ecosystem in the country. Local incentives for power, job creation, construction, and tax credits are plentiful. Geography is an advantage with easy access to Canada and a cross-border marketplace. Sites are readily available for move in or new build. The flexibility of the region is perfect for city logistics, rural agribusiness, or suburban manufacturing. Buffalo Niagara is open for business.

SUPPORTING FACTS

Over 1.5 million people
More than 700,000 gallons of water pour over Niagara Falls per second
155 sunny days per year
Average commute is 20.9 minutes, 5 minutes faster than the national average
Over 12,000 people work on the Buffalo Niagara medical campus
Nearly 150 miles of bike lanes in the city of Buffalo
Vibrant cluster of 21 colleges and universities with enrollment of more than 100,000 students
Diversified economy where no industry accounts for more than 18 percent of employment
Linked to Canada through seven different ports of entry (4 road, 2 rail, 1 water)
Central proximity to major eastern and mid-western U.S. cities as well as a shared border with our country’s leading trading partner, Canada
Home to Niagara Falls and the Niagara River, connecting the Great Lakes—the largest surface fresh-water system on the globe
And of course, home to the original Buffalo chicken wing!

Sources: US Census Bureau (population and average commute time), US Department of Education (colleges and universities), Lightcast (establishments and employment), Bestplaces.com (weather and climate data)

REGIONAL ACCOLADES

Most affordable major U.S. housing market- National Association of Homebuilders (2015)
America’s #1 most friendly city- Travel + Leisure (2017)
#1 favorite city- Travel + Leisure (2016)
#1 U.S. market for millennial home buyers- Realtor.com (2019)
NFL’s #1 tailgating city- Yahoo (2015)
#1 best city for a fresh start- Lending Tree (2018)
Best medium sized airport – J.D. Power (2018)
2^nd best access to green spaces and parks in U.S. – Runners Need (2021)
2^nd most underrated city- Travel + Leisure (2017)
2^nd most beautiful city hall- Curbed (2017)
2^nd most booming startup ecosystem- Entrepreneur.com (2017)
3^rd most affordable city- Forbes (2014)
3^rd favorite food city- Travel + Leisure (2017)
3^rd favorite city for a ski trip- Travel + Leisure (2017)
World’s 3^rd greatest food city- National Geographic (2015)
#4 top U.S. city where millennials are buying homes – Lending Tree (2018)
4^th easiest city to get rich in- Business Insider (2017)
4^th safest city from natural disasters- Trulia (2017)
Ranked #6 best quality of life- HuffPost (2014)
Buffalo ranked 10^th happiest city to work in- Forbes (2016)
Buffalo ranked a top 10 city for career opportunity- Smartasset (2015)
9^th best U.S. city for runners – Runners Need (2021)
#11 American city for women executives- Citrix ShareFile (2017)
12^th best college town for mid-sized American cities- American Institute for Economic Research (2015)
Best places to take the solo trip of a lifetime- Thrillist (2017)
#19 on list of 100 reasons to love America – People (2019)
Top 20 cities for LGBTQ+ retirement- SeniorAdvice.com (2019)
#2 great city to work remotely – Livability (2022)