M&T Bank among the local businesses deciding to hold off on a full-time return to the office for its employees. Business First says that note was sent to company workers last week and applies to administrative and back office employees and customer-facing bank personnel who have worked onsite daily throughout the pandemic. Those employees who voluntarily wish to return to those buildings can still do so.
Niagara County's IDA directors have signaled their support for the Griffon Gastropub proposal. The plan is to convert a former supermarket at 200 Lockport Road in Youngstown into a craft beer production center. Business First notes the IDA will vote on the project September 8th.
The Forest Lawn Cemetery and Crematory Group's Board of Trustees has made five appointments: Christopher Converse Vice President; Robert Walworth, Vice President of Crematory Services; Annette Wargo, Vice President of Finance, Craig Wolcott, Vice President of Operations and Mergers and Meghann Surrett is Corporate Secretary.
Hugh Russ III, of Hodgson Russ LLP is now the president of the Bar Association of Erie County. it's a one year term.
