YMCA Buffalo Niagara has purchased a seven-acre parcel from Uniland Development. The site at 1984 Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo will serve as the site of a new YMCA facility for residents of North Buffalo and the surrounding communities. Funding will come through community contributions to a capital campaign. The new facility will eventually replace the current Delaware Family YMCA and Ken-Ton Family YMCA.
Lactalis American Group is juggling two separate projects at or near its South Buffalo headquarters. Business First reports one part would see a taste-testing center for new cheese products built on parcels on Leland Street. Lactalis is also awaiting approval on a $4 million expansion of its headquarters building, which would eventually add another 35-40 jobs. Both projects would be finished by the end of next year.
Marketing, advertising and public relations agency Mower, which has a Buffalo branch, earned global recognition for one of its campaigns. Mower received the Grand Prix, or top spot honor, in the international 2021 The Drum Awards for business to business for its campaign, Caring Gene®: Caring is Your Calling.
