“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 […]

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.

Uncertainty about opening Canadian border keeps international business guessing.

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 will move in August into much-expanded headquarters space in downtown Buffalo.

Annual CBRE report shows Buffalo among “Next 25” tech hubs in North America.

“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.”

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.

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 […]

“Be in Buffalo” will host the fair with hundreds of jobs in dozens of fields up for grabs. Part of a massive rebirth of Buffalo’s job market. “I think you’re seeing the rebound of those companies hiring people again, so this career fair is looking for anyone looking for a job,” Pokriki said.