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Tourism group expands scope

Updated: 03/21/10 11:42 PM

The Binational Tourism Alliance, with offices in Buffalo and Niagara Falls, Ont., is not a marketing group. Instead, it aims to break down barriers to tourism and cultural development. Arlene White, the executive director, said the border should not be an impediment, "just the way it doesn't stop the Falls from being on one side or the other."

Stock futures sharply lower ahead of opening

Updated: 03/22/10 9:03 AM

Stock futures are falling sharply Monday as investors continue to worry about Greece's ability to repay debt.

M&Ttops list of lenders for SBA

Updated: 03/22/10 7:18 AM

As bankers and federal lawmakers wrestle with how to boost lending to small businesses, community banks in Western New York are showing that they have a role to play.

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Toyota spurs jump in sales of autos

Updated: 03/22/10 7:18 AM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Most of the attention paid to the auto industry recently has revolved around Toyota’s problems with its vehicles.

Beware of tax scheming, even by preparers

Updated: 03/22/10 7:19 AM

With less than a month left before the April 15 tax-filing deadline, the Internal Revenue Service is issuing a warning about tax-themed schemes aimed at tricking people into parting with their money.

First Niagara seeks to double common shares

Updated: 03/22/10 7:07 AM

First Niagara Financial Group will ask its shareholders to vote on the bank’s executive pay packages and on a proposal to increase the number of authorized common shares when the bank convenes its annual shareholders meeting. The meeting will be held at 10 a. m. April 27 in the Larkin at Exchange Building.