Posts By Tom Kucharski
Invest Buffalo Niagara business attractions and expansions, 2020-21
Although challenging in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020-21 fiscal year was a very successful one for Invest Buffalo Niagara (InBN). Our work resulted in 14 companies relocating or expanding in Buffalo Niagara, creating 725 jobs and investing $447,208,300.
Tom Kucharski | Nov 02, 2021
Celebrating International Economic Development Week: A Conversation With Our Colleagues
For those of us steeped in economic development, constantly promoting and growing our communities, every week is economic development week! This year more than ever, we welcome the opportunity to pause and take stock of our accomplishments, as we all seek to lift our communities beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tom Kucharski | May 12, 2021
Economic Development: A Team Sport
During this pandemic, I’ve been reflecting on the core values that have been the foundation of our organization. Many great local leaders were involved in and laid the groundwork for a strong regional economic development organization. One of our most influential founders – and a great mentor to me – was Randy Clark, former chair of Invest Buffalo Niagara. One of Randy’s favorite expressions was, “Economic development is not a spectator sport.”
Tom Kucharski | Oct 22, 2020
Higher education's role in economic development, from a university president
Buffalo Niagara boasts many strengths for companies considering a relocation or expansion. One of them being the 21 colleges and universities in the eight counties of Western New York.
Tom Kucharski | Sep 24, 2018