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How to protect information on your electronic devices at the border

If you plan on crossing the border with an electronic device, it’s important to know your rights and to take precautions to keep your information safe. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) officers have far greater ability to conduct searches at the border than they would inside of the U.S. CBP can search the contents of your electronic devices like phones, tablets, cameras, and laptops without probable cause that you are doing something wrong, and without your permission.

Guest Author   |     Dec 05, 2019

5 things I learned interning with Invest Buffalo Niagara

Words by Abby Hughes

Guest Author   |     Oct 04, 2019

World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara: Connecting our bi-national region to the World

World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara (WTCBN) is the bi-national Buffalo Niagara region’s go-to resource for companies doing business internationally. Manufacturers and service companies in the WTCBN territory, stretching from Hamilton, ON to Syracuse, NY, can rely on our network, services and expertise to help expand your international reach.

Guest Author   |     Sep 17, 2018

By the numbers: Back office in Buffalo Niagara

During my time at Invest Buffalo Niagara, I’ve helped over two dozen companies relocate or expand to Buffalo Niagara.

Guest Author   |     Aug 24, 2018

The rise of international payment fraud

Fraud is an ever-present risk for any business, regardless of geography. One of the biggest threats to businesses of all sizes is cybercrime. Manipulation of business-to-business payment channels has resulted in an increasingly challenging environment for business owners and controllers alike. Consider the following case study as an illustration of the threat:

Guest Author   |     Aug 14, 2018

Expanding insurance cluster in Buffalo Niagara

Buffalo Niagara’s robust and expanding insurance cluster includes several prominent and experienced companies. One of the main reasons these companies find success in Buffalo Niagara is the workforce.  

Guest Author   |     Jul 16, 2018

Update on the real estate market in Buffalo Niagara

When working with Canadian companies considering a Buffalo Niagara business expansion, availability, costs, and market conditions are always primary concerns. Canadian business owners are unsure of the availability of commercial properties, average sale/lease rates, and the current trends relating to Buffalo Niagara real estate. 

Guest Author   |     Jul 12, 2018

5 things we learned at IEDC Future Forum in Buffalo

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Future Forum was hosted in Buffalo this week. The conference brought over 200 economic developers from across the country to Buffalo.

Guest Author   |     Jun 27, 2018

Buffalo I-Day gets an A+

Yesterday, some of our team members attended Buffalo I-Day, an annual insurance conference at the Buffalo Convention Center. 

Guest Author   |     Apr 13, 2018

Your smart phone at the U.S. border

Our lives are extensively documented on phones, laptops, and on social media. Some of this information is very personal, and a lot of travelers may wish to keep this sensitive data private. However, each time you enter the United States, regardless of your status or documentation, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determines your admissibility to the country, and part of this determination may include searching a traveler’s electronic devices. With these types of searches becoming increasingly common, it has never been more important for individuals to know and understand their rights at the border.

Guest Author   |     Feb 05, 2018

Championship caps: A logistics outlook

It is a simple question with a not-so-simple answer asked of Josh Creasman, vice president of global supply chain for New Era Cap.

Guest Author   |     Oct 17, 2017

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