Buffalo growing for first time in 70 years, according to census
Driven by a sharp increase in Asian and multiracial residents, the city’s population grew to 278,349 people from 261,275 in 2010, its first such gain since the 1950 census.
Odoo is now a unicorn, and it’s hiring as fast as possible in Buffalo
“They can’t believe we’re able to recruit so many vibrant, smart people at such a rapid pace,” Kosinski said. “The test scores we give internally to our new hires are higher than anywhere else in North America, and our retention rate is 98%.” Kosinski sees Odoo as part of a broader movement to make tech […]
As barbershops boom, Squire Technologies draws a $750 million valuation
Squire, the maker of software specifically aimed at businesses that trim men’s hair and beards, on Wednesday announced a new round of funding that triples its valuation to $750 million just under a year since it received its last venture round less than a year ago.
Thought Leaders: Closed border continues to cloud economy
Uncertainty about opening Canadian border keeps international business guessing.
Hey tech workers, look us over
The Covid-19 pandemic changed the nature of technology and white-collar work. The New York Times recently cited an estimate that 23 million people planned to relocate as a result of an increased ability to work remotely. We won’t be coy: Come to Buffalo.
Kyklo picks new downtown Buffalo space for headquarters
Kyklo will move in August into much-expanded headquarters space in downtown Buffalo.
Annual report shows Buffalo among ‘Next 25’ tech hubs in North America
Annual CBRE report shows Buffalo among “Next 25” tech hubs in North America.
COVID-19 bringing former residents and newcomers to Buffalo
“We are a city really with optimism and grounded in accessibility,” Pokriki said. “If you are coming from a major metro you really don’t have to sacrifice any amenities, you get hours of your life back in your commute and you get a lot of money back in affordability.”
Welcome to Buffalo, a city where innovation takes root and flourishes
You could call it a grand experiment in regional economic world-building, and if you haven’t been paying attention, the startup and tech movement has become a primary economic force in Buffalo.
M&T Bank unveils new tech hub, designed to create over 1,000 Jobs
The Buffalo-based bank said the new $58 million, 330,000-square-foot facility is “poised to become a driving force for the city’s growing tech ecosystem.” “This investment will help us attract talent – not only to M&T Bank, but to all companies – and to make our region a magnet for people who want to solve problems […]
