Grow Your Business
Expand your Canadian Business to the U.S.
Optimal Geographic Location
Buffalo Niagara gives your company access you won’t find anywhere else, like seven international ports of entry, certified Foreign Trade Zones, the first major port of call on the Great Lakes, and close access to 40% of the binational population. We facilitate $83 billion in annual trade between the U.S. and Canada — a full 15% of all trade between the two countries.
Made in the U.S.A.
The "Made in USA" label can be a powerful marketing tool, especially for products where the origin of manufacture is an important factor for consumers. This can lead to increased brand credibility and sales.
Low Cost of Doing Business
Businesses in Buffalo Niagara take advantage of the regions low cost of doing business and living. Many enjoy low-cost green and reliable power sources with state-allocated hydropower. Manufacturing companies benefit from the regions 0% state corporate income tax., 0% inventory/real personal property tax, and 0% sales tax on production or R&D equipment.
expansion challenges
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ADDRESSING YOUR TALENT NEEDS
A Place where People Want to Live
Tool Kit
Our resources and services make it easier than ever to expand to the U.S.
Invest Buffalo Niagara serves as a single point of entry for economic development inquiries and offers a comprehensive suite of client-driven project management services to companies and consultants evaluating the market area.
Cross Border Due Diligence
Gain tips today from our team, expert partners, and other companies like you who have expanded to Buffalo Niagara. Contact us to dive deeper into these topics.
Demographic Analysis
Explore our Buffalo Niagara demographics dashboard plus our Manufacturing and Technology specific data. We can also provide custom data.
Well-education Workforce
Buffalo Niagara benefits from 21 colleges and universities graduating 90,000+ annually. Discover your sources of talent.
Site Selection
Generate property data reports, and search commercial real estate listings. Our team can run a custom search for you and schedule tours.
Incentives
On top of the already low cost of doing business in Buffalo Niagara, the region offers qualifying businesses growing in WNY a number of incentive opportunities. We help companies through the application process.
Service Providers
Our region boasts a robust transportation infrastructure and benefits from strong utility partners who we are happy to introduce you to.
Resource Guides
Consider Buffalo Niagara for Your U.S. or Canadian Business Expansion
HOW WE HELP
We've made it simple and painless to expand your business in Buffalo Niagara.
The team of professional economic development consultants at Invest Buffalo Niagara provides free and confidential services to companies considering the Buffalo Niagara region. Let us set up a series of cross border due diligence meetings.Â
Book a Discovery Call
Determine if your company is right for Buffalo Niagara.
Let us Manage your Expansion Project
From research to ribbon cutting -- we’ve got you covered.
Find Success in Buffalo Niagara
Our services don’t end there. Upon expansion or relocation, we’re here to provide connections to hiring agencies, media contacts, and more to help ensure your success.
Wins & Success Stories
See Buffalo Niagara Success Stories
Success Story
Niagara Food Specialties
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
Pressure Drop Brewing
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.
Success Story
Sucro Sourcing
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
Pride Pak
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.
Available Commercial Properties
Explore properties in the region
Browse through a range of commercial properties tailored to suit every business need in the thriving Buffalo Niagara region. From modern office spaces to development locations, discover the perfect space to elevate your business and capitalize on the region’s growth opportunities.
Blog
Top stories & updates in the Buffalo Niagara region
Businesses in Buffalo Niagara Benefit from a Thriving Can-Am Partnership
Canadian Citizens Engaging in Business Activities in the U.S.
Upstate New York Receives Tech Hub Designation, Funding
New Corporate Governance Reporting Requirements
POD: Timothy Porter, on Buffalo's film and gaming industry
New York State offers tax credits to the Film & Gaming Industry
POD: Jason Bartz, on Good Neighbor Fund
POD: Journey Gunderson, on the National Comedy Center
POD: Mike Moskal, on Buffalo's technology ecosystem
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