Roadshow review
Over the last few weeks, we have traveled our region to its limits in preparation and celebration of Economic Development Week, which begins today, May 8.
Greg Pokriki | May 08, 2017
A shot of Erie County
In 1903, The Barrel Factory in the Old First Ward of Buffalo was probably an industrial, dirty, arduous place of work that folks couldn’t wait to punch out of and head home. Today, it’s a destination people will seek out.
Greg Pokriki | May 05, 2017
Falling for Niagara County
Edwards Vacuum is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, abatement solutions, and related value-added services. They have their North American headquarters in Niagara County. At that headquarters, they employ close to 200 people, ramping up exponentially in the last five or so years. The focus is on continuous improvement and employee development, similar to the parent company, Atlas Copco Worldwide. Edwards Vacuum first moved to Grand Island. When Edwards Vacuum was strengthening its operations and presence in the North American market, they decided to headquarter in Niagara country and moved in to their present location in 2012. They were seeing about 90 percent of their business coming from within the United States. The move made sense.
Greg Pokriki | May 04, 2017
The charming Cattaraugus County
There is something quite therapeutic about Cattaraugus County and its gem, Ellicottville. The small village is a tourism destination. It pulls interest from beer enthusiast and window shoppers alike. You can stop for a festival weekend to take in the beauty with the crowd or opt to see it for the quaint and charming place that it doubles as.
Greg Pokriki | May 03, 2017
An advanced Allegany County
It seemed simultaneous that when we visited Allegany County the skies suddenly parted ways, beaming sun down on our skin. It felt appropriate for being on the haven that is the SUNY Alfred State College School of Applied Technology.
Greg Pokriki | May 02, 2017
Orleans County: 'If you build it, they will come'
When Jim Whipple, CEO of the Orleans County EDA, ponders on the strengths of Orleans County, he has a line that the kids up the road at the local sandlot playing hardball might appreciate.
Greg Pokriki | May 01, 2017
There's plenty to do in Chautauqua County
On the New York and Pennsylvania border and with access to two lakes stands the beautiful Chautauqua County. Though the views are endless and the wine bottomless, the prioritized economic development goal of Chautauqua County still may surprise you.
Greg Pokriki | Apr 28, 2017
Genesee County: Five economic development professionals walk into a bar
Five economic development professionals walk into a bar.
Greg Pokriki | Apr 27, 2017
Milking Wyoming County for all it's worth
From 18 cows in 1981 to over 700 today in 2017. That’s the story of Gary and Betty Burley, the quaint and modest couple with five adult children in Wyoming County, four of whom are actively involved in the farm and one of which serves in our armed forces. That’s the story of the East Hill Creamery in Wyoming County.
Greg Pokriki | Apr 26, 2017
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