The region provides a cost-effective environment for businesses, highlighted by incentives such as 0% corporate income tax for manufacturers and low-cost reliable hydropower generated from Niagara Falls and the Niagara River. This can lead to significant savings in operational costs, making Buffalo Niagara an economically attractive option for business expansion.
One of Buffalo's well-deserved nicknames is “The City of Good Neighbors." Our people and specifically our workforce is unmatched, and being backfilled by a strong educational infrastructure with 21 colleges and universities. Our workplace attendance rates are high while our turnover rate are below national average.
Buffalo Niagara’s strategic location on the Canadian border – including 7 international ports of entry – is within 500 miles (800 km) of 40% of the bi-national population. It is less than a day’s drive to Toronto, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and more
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.
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Buffalo Niagara benefits from 21 colleges and universities graduating 90,000+ annually. Discover your sources of talent.
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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.
Our region boasts a robust transportation infrastructure and benefits from strong utility partners who we are happy to introduce you to.
The team of professional economic development consultants at Invest Buffalo Niagara provides free and confidential services to companies considering the Buffalo Niagara region.
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Business is booming in a region undergoing an all-encompassing renaissance. The region’s diversified and growing economy has been recognized by leading business publications such as Fast Company, Forbes, The New York Times, CNBC, Business Week, and more.
Invest Buffalo Niagara has assisted more than 60 advanced business services companies expand or startup in the region like Yahoo!, One Touch Direct, AML RightSource, and Rural Sourcing.
Buffalo Niagara has enjoyed a long history of manufacturing success and is in the midst of a new wave of innovators and builders changing the future of advanced manufacturing.
The Buffalo Niagara region is a cornerstone of New York State’s $3.6 billion agribusiness and food and beverage processing industries.
Buffalo Niagara has long been a hub of innovation in life sciences and health sciences.
Buffalo Niagara is a fully operational, integrated center for transshipment, storage, collection, and distribution of goods.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
There’s a reason they refer to Buffalo as The City of Good Neighbors. I was originally a bit nervous moving to a new city without knowing anyone in the area, but that quickly faded when I realized the amount of diversity, open-mindedness, and culture that exists here. I have never met people more willing to smile, stop to talk, or just give you directions.
Kyle Mulcahy
M&T Bank, Vice President – Sr. Process Analyst, Customer Delivery
Ken Kujawa
National Grid
ReCharge NY gives us cost certainties and savings that are necessary when competing in a global marketplace.”
Bob Confer
President of Confer Plastics
One of Buffalo’s best resources is the people. Every day [our employees] show up, they know they’re making products that can help their spouse or their kids. We’re making a difference.
Ben Harp
Polymer Conversions (MedBio)
Partnering our workforce development initiative with industry support like Buffalo Manufacturing Works and Insyte Consulting, all in one central location, is a strong attraction tool. When companies are looking to relocate they ask about the labor pool and available resources to innovate and grow.
Stephen Tucker
President & CEO, Northland Workforce Training Center
After considering many alternatives, we concluded that an expansion to Buffalo Niagara was the wisest choice. We very much appreciate the guidance provided by the Invest Buffalo Niagara team and their partner agencies.
Bruce Whitehouse
AMDOR
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