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Buffalo Business News

Across Buffalo, coverage here takes in corporate mergers, store openings and closings, startup funding and leadership changes. Reporting follows the evolution of the city's commercial landscape and the organizations driving local economic activity.


Openings & Closings

Live Poll

Do you think downtown Buffalo is getting better for residents?

Openings & Closings

Walrus Said Bookstore Opens on Main Street

The downtown Buffalo bookstore held a soft opening with treats on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Walrus Said Bookstore Opens on Main Street

People

Live Poll

Do you feel confident in the leadership of your bank's wealth management services?

People

M&T Bank Appoints Brian Green as New CIO

Brian Green joins the Buffalo-based institution to lead the asset management team following the announcement of a future retirement.

M&T Bank Appoints Brian Green as New CIO

Jobs

Live Poll

Do you trust your local government to provide reliable street service during winter weather?

Remote Work

Buffalo Releases 2026-2027 Winter Snow Plan

The city mandates residential plow passes within 24 hours while allocating $2.7 million for snow removal services.

Buffalo Releases 2026-2027 Winter Snow Plan

Philanthropy

Philanthropy

School Opens Renovated Saffrin Hall in Buffalo

Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School celebrated the grand opening of its renovated Saffrin Hall, a former Medaille University library building.


Industry

Utilities

Pan American Square Earns Sustainability Excellence Award

A $93.5 million Buffalo affordable housing project powered by offsite community solar has been recognized for sustainability.

Pan American Square Earns Sustainability Excellence Award

More in Business

Regular subjects here include regional economic shifts, corporate restructuring, industry growth and business development. Reporting follows these trends across the city and the communities around it. The mix of small ventures and larger, established firms creates a distinct economic cycle that responds to changing consumer demand and industrial investment. Changing interest rates and regional infrastructure projects are the forces that most often shape the trajectory of these business updates.