The Buffalo Niagara region offers data centers with numerous advantages, including low natural disaster risk, affordable hydropower, and a temperate climate conducive to free cooling. These factors were instrumental in Yahoo! establishing a $300 million data center, generating 125 jobs in 2013, and continuing its growth in the region.
The region offers a revitalized central business district in downtown Buffalo, a world-class waterfront highlighted by Niagara Falls, and accessible amenities in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The perfect culture for your advanced business services company. Explore the benefits below.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau (millennial population), Invest Buffalo Niagara Labor Market Assessment (turnover rate), Lightcast (establishments and employment)
The region's mild climate and minimal risk of natural disasters make it an optimal location for data processing companies. With average temperatures around 48°F and rare occurrences of extreme weather, businesses can minimize design, cooling, and ventilation costs while ensuring operational continuity. Furthermore, Buffalo Niagara's low risk from tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes enhances its appeal as a secure and resilient business environment.
With an average cost of $19.50 per square foot, Class A office spaces in Buffalo Niagara offer significant savings compared to major metro areas. Downtown hubs, like Main Street's live/work corridor with access to Metro Rail, provide convenient amenities and transportation options.Â
Buffalo Niagara is home to the Tech Academy, a regional hub established by M&T Bank. The Tech Academy serves as a center to train, reskill and upskill employees, and hire the next generation of tech talent. And the results will benefit not only M&T in its hiring efforts, but also all Buffalo technology companies and the wider region.
Buffalo Niagara offers valuable incentives, including property tax exemptions and incentives for data processing centers. As one of only 10 states nationwide where personal property is exempt from state and local taxes, businesses can realize significant cost savings on capital investments, such as servers, computers, and infrastructure.
Competitive yet reasonable wages alongside a low cost of living create an economically viable environment for both businesses and employees. While the region's median salary for software developers is 20% lower than the national average, its affordability compared to similar metro areas like Philadelphia, Chicago, and Boston allows for a higher quality of life.
Buffalo Niagara offers extensive interstate highway systems, affordable air travel, and comprehensive public transit options, ensuring connectivity and accessibility for businesses and employees. With convenient access to 21 cities and 24 airports, the region facilitates seamless travel and logistics for corporate operations.
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Success Story
Sucro Sourcing is a multinational company refining sugar for mills, processors, distributors and industrial customers. Before considering a permanent expansion in Buffalo Niagara, the company first set up a pilot project in the Gateway Trade Zone. At the completion of that pilot project, the company was satisfied and willing to further consider a permanent presence in Western New York. The company was also considering Miami, Florida for the project.
Incentives: Empire State Development Excelsior Tax Credit ECIDA tax abatement NYPA hydropower National Grid grant
Success Story
Canadian-headquartered Pride Pak processes fresh vegetables, making ready-made salads in a bag and chopped vegetables. The company also sources raw vegetables from both the US and Canada. Pride Pak was started in 1984 and has their main office in Mississauga with another facility in New Foundland. They currently employ over 200 people and sell to grocery retailers and into the restaurant industry.
With growing sales in the US, Steven Karr, CEO sought a new facility across the border to grow his business. In 2014, Pride Pak reached out to multiple regions within New York State to locate their new facility.
Success Story
Niagara Food Specialties (NFS), incorporated in 2001, is a food processor, distributor and wholesaler, specializing in the production of prosciutto ham for the foodservice (restaurants & hotels) industry and gourmet retail markets. NFS adds value to raw pork, producing artisanal quality charcuterie, including prosciutto, capicola, pancetta, salami, guanciale, and sausage. This family operated business is currently headquartered in Niagara Falls, ON. NFS began to investigate US expansion when they faced with growth limitations due to border crossing restrictions and rules on imported meats to the US.
Success Story
Karl Kolbe was born and raised in the Buffalo Niagara region. However, for the last seven years he has been brewing beer in Sacramento, California. Though craft beers captured his palate, Buffalo Niagara always had his heart.
When he decided he wanted to open his own brewery, he knew the City of Buffalo was the place. He and some partners went in on the business together, and thus, Pressure Drop Brewing was born. They will be brewing around eight beers at a time from 40 recipes, alternating them based on season. Their IPA-heavy beer will be ready in October.
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