Business & Finance
Continental's long good-bye in Elma
The bad news for Continental Automotive Systems' Elma plant came in November 2006. (Updated: 11/16/09 12:23 PM )
Region has the brains to build upon
Sometimes, who you know can make all the difference. (Updated: 11/16/09 11:54 AM )
Executive trading
Here are the week’s reports of trading in the stocks of local companies or in the companies that have significant local operations, by directors and executives of the companies: (Updated: 11/08/09 8:24 AM )
First Niagara earnings rise on strong deposit growth
First Niagara Financial Group, fresh off its first expansion outside the state, said its
third-quarter net operating profits rose 15 percent, led by "robust‘ growth in core deposits
and commercial loans but offset by losses on two large commercial loans. (Updated: 10/29/09 9:34 AM )
(Updated: 10/24/09 8:25 AM )
Seeking a break to expand
WHEATFIELD — A company that produces hydroponic equipment for greenhouses is seeking to build a larger plant with help from a tax break from the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency. (Updated: 10/21/09 7:15 AM )
E&E increases dividend 5%
Ecology&Environment has increased its semi-annual dividend by 5 percent to 21 cents per share, the Lancaster-based environmental services firm said Tuesday. (Updated: 10/21/09 6:55 AM )
Executive trading
Here are the week’s reports of trading in the stocks of local companies or in the companies that have significant local operations, by directors and executives of the companies: (Updated: 10/18/09 6:37 AM )
The Buffalo News Sports team
Join us online this Sunday just before the Bills/Browns game. (Updated: 10/11/09 7:19 AM )
GM’s U. S. sales chief leaving
DETROIT (AP)—Less than a week after reporting a sharp drop in September sales, GM said its U. S. sales chief is leaving as the automaker struggles to prop up its falling share of the market. (Updated: 10/08/09 6:50 AM )
Company items
On the Record / September 25, 2009 (Updated: 09/25/09 6:50 AM )
Cleveland BioLabs gets fund boost
Cleveland BioLabs is picking up an additional $2.3 million in funding from the federal government to help develop one of its drugs that could be used to reduce the side effects from radiation exposure. (Updated: 09/25/09 6:50 AM )
Changes to 529 plans?
WASHINGTON(AP)—The Obama administration wants states to make changes to college savings plans that it hopes will expand their use by middle class families. (Updated: 09/10/09 7:02 AM )
Citi raises salaries
WASHINGTON—Citigroup Inc. is increasing the base salaries of many employees—reportedly by as much as 50 percent for some workers—as it restructures their compensation amid government restrictions on bonuses. (Updated: 06/25/09 7:01 AM )
SBA changes policy
A permanent change to a long-standing Small Business Administration program means small companies can now refinance existing loans used to purchase real estate and other fixed assets, helping their ability to grow. (Updated: 06/25/09 7:01 AM )