West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report - Tuesday, April 8th, 2025

Bill Brandel
Photo credit Ingram Micro

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Ingram Micro has named Buffalo native Bill Brandel to executive vice president and North America chief country executive. According to Buffalo Business First, Brandel convinced company leadership to move the North America executive's base from California to Buffalo. Ingram Micro will move from Williamsville to the former Highmark headquarters at 257 West Genesee St. later this year.

FeedMore WNY's annual spring plant sale fundraiser is underway now through Monday, April 28th. Hanging baskets, potted plants and annual flats can be purchased at FeedMoreWNY.org. Money raised will go towards helping local individuals and families facing food insecurities.

CK Natural Fruit Juice, which is based in Westfield, has been named New York's Top Small Business by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The company will compete for the prize of Top Small Business in the country between May 4th and May 10th.

Nominations are now open for this year's Business Ethics Awards. Nominations are due by May 1st and can be made at BuffaloBusinessEthics.org.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Ingram Micro