Buffalo Business First

One of the owners of a Williamsville pub that recently filed for bankruptcy has been accused of defaulting on a loan related to his welding company. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

Lynn Marie Finn handed the president title to Brian Christel in 2025. She remains CEO of the workforce management staffing company. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

The amount contributed by Erie County's largest hotels — those that have 200 beds or more — dipped to $1.86 million in 2025 from $2 million in 2024. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

Business leaders continue to invest in artificial intelligence, but the return on those investments (or lack thereof) is drawing more attention. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

See where the local million-dollar home sales have taken place in 2026 so far. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

“I think I appreciate much more now this kind of little corner of the world that we have,” said Jared Perram. “I love what the city’s doing and I want to be a part of it.” bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

Laundromats have become popular targets for investors looking for low-overhead businesses. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

The Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls will reopen this year under new operators. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

A local trucking software company, Crown Data Systems, just merged with a similar software company based in Miami, but they'll keep the Cheektowaga office as headquarters. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

The new owners of Candlelight Cabinetry say they intend to cover payroll owed to the furloughed employees. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

FC Buffalo has faced mounting challenges that have pushed the club to its financial limits. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

The Depew location installed plate-loaded equipment and hydro massage chairs to meet demand for strength training and recovery. The gym has about 2,500 members since opening in December. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

Lender on lender lending is skyrocketing. Small businesses pay the price. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

Bob Evans has closed its Amherst location, leaving just three restaurants open in New York state. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

Profit margins are thinning for home sellers, but some markets remain hot. These ZIP codes led the way in the first quarter. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

Financial Trust Federal Credit Union has purchased a branch office from EmpireONE Federal Credit Union. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

Perry Ciambella’s FirstLight Home Care franchise is now among the region’s largest home health care agencies, with 18 employees in the office and 400 working in the field to provide more than 10,000 hours of care. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

Terrence Connors and three other attorneys are leaving Connors LLP to form Connors Law. The firm they're leaving will be renamed. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

Clarence is in the double digits for million-dollar home deals in 2026. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

In this edition of The Playbook, we take a look at how AI implementation is impacting managers, as well as a new type of skills gap that's emerging for employers, and more. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…