We are the non profit, privately funded economic development organization representing the eight counties of Western New York.
Our work has been vital to creating an environment that has led to our region’s amazing renaissance – a renaissance that is still progressing. We are a catalyst in enabling Buffalo Niagara’s economic momentum through business and talent attraction.
We collaborate to deliver a unified response to regional economic development opportunities. Our team of professional economic development consultants provide free and confidential services to companies considering the Buffalo Niagara region.
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- Entrepreneur.com, 2017
- J.D. Power, 2018
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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
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
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
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.
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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