We are ready for NYSAC Centennial Fall Seminar right here in Niagara Falls! NYSAC is a great learning and networking opportunities for fellow county officials to meet with their peers across the state and discuss strategies and resources to help improve our communities!

Members of our team attended the Global NY - WNY Roadshow this morning at Buffalo State University to learn of the services available to businesses looking to expand into international exporting and importing. They serve as a conduit to help identify trade relationships and more.

Yesterday, we joined Polaris Cold Storage co-owners Donald and Greg, along with state and local officials, to break ground on their new state-of-the-art facility at Vantage Business Park. We look forward to the completion of this exciting facility next year!

This afternoon, our team joined Legislators Chris McKimmie & Jeff Elder in celebrating the grand opening of the new Chick-fil-A in the City of Niagara Falls. Congrats to owner-operator Aaron Hord & his family on this remarkable milestone — an exciting addition to our community!

October is Manufacturing Month. NCCED was proud to join the Buffalo Niagara Manufacturing Alliance and Dream It Do It WNY in celebrating our region’s manufacturers — the people and companies who design, build, and create the products that keep America running.

We’re here at the Niagara USA Chamber’s 2025 Small Business Expo! Stop in and explore local businesses and resources — we’ll be here until 4 PM at the Wurlitzer Building!

Even a simple purchase at a neighborhood business helps fuel Niagara County’s local economy. Today is a great reminder of how much small choices can support big goals — let’s shop local and show our businesses some love.

Our team attended Buffalo Business First’s Panel of Experts yesterday, which featured an insightful discussion on the economic developments and impacts shaping the WNY region, as well as the major projects and development plans anticipated for 2026. Buffalo Business First

Members of our team attended yesterday’s BNP Tech Hub event, where Micron and Edwards Vacuum shared exciting progress updates and the GoSemi team projected more than 14,000 new jobs across the semiconductor supply chain. Buffalo Niagara Partnership

"Americarb, Allegheny Manufacturing and Precision Industrial are spending a combined $32 million and hiring 55 new workers between them for work that ranges from a federal defense contract for missiles to machining parts and equipment." buffalonews.com/news/local/bus…

Yesterday, the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce hosted an informative presentation at our office, bringing together local business leaders to explore the growing role of artificial intelligence by highlighted practical tools and real-world applications of AI. Niagara USA Chamber

World-class products are being made right here in Niagara County. Arrowhead Spring Vineyards and Schulze Vineyard & Winery have perfected the production of ice wine, a rare and highly sought-after wine with global recognition. buffalonews.com/life-entertain…

Last week, our staff joined Legislators Rich Andres and Randy Bradt for a tour of NOVAIR USA in NT with CEO John Longuil. The legislators are also promoting the upcoming Semiconductor Supply Chain event taking place on Feb. 24. For more information, visit: facebook.com/share/1bp5zPx8…

We’ve just concluded our Semiconductor Tech Hub event. Thank you to all of our presenters and the businesses that attended. It was a productive discussion on the needs of the SMART-I Corridor and the role Niagara County businesses can play in the semiconductor supply chain.

Members of our team attended the Buffalo Business First Panel of Experts yesterday, where industry leaders from Broadview, Trautman & Associates, and Uniland led an insightful discussion on Western New York’s commercial real estate sector and the challenges and opportunities.

The 8th Annual Agribusiness Outreach Forum was a great success! We’re incredibly grateful to our partners, sponsors, vendors, and presenters whose contributions helped create a dynamic, informative, and impactful event for our agribusiness community. We’ll see you next year!

This morning at the annual re-organizational meeting of the Niagara County IDA, we thanked outgoing Chairman Mark A. Onesi for 16 years of strong leadership and service. Congratulations to Jason Krempa on being elected Chairman. Looking forward to the continued progress ahead.

Congratulations to Tom Kucharski on his retirement from Invest Buffalo Niagara . For over 25 years, Tom has led the organization with vision & dedication, helping drive growth, investment, and opportunity across WNY. We wish Tom all the best in his next chapter! buffalonews.com/news/local/bus…

Yesterday, we visited ADJ Machining in North Tonawanda with Legislator Rich Andres. With support from Niagara County’s Production Program, they added a new CNC machine and are now producing parts for aerospace and medical industries—including work tied to Blue Origin and SpaceX.

Congratulations to Marcus the Barber in Newfane on this outstanding honor! His business was one of our county’s more recent Microenterprise Grant recipients. Thank you to Marcus for doing business here in Niagara County!