Table of Contents
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The Buffalo News
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Buffalo Niagara In Midst Of Digital Evolution
Section Credits
Table Of Contents
Allstate
The Buffalo News
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Compensation Modest Pay Hikes Expected This Year
Telecommunications Fiber To The Home Brings Speed, New Choices
Buffalo Plastic Surgery
Empire Vision Centers
The Buffalo News
U.S. Security Associates
Wned
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Rebooting Buffalo
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Rebooting Buffalo
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Entrepreneurs Keep Dot-com Flame Burning
Skype, Other Upstarts Nibbling At Telecom Giants’ Core Markets
Comdoc, Inc.
Jamestown Airport
Sysco Paper, Packaging & Janitorial Division
Synacor
The Buffalo News
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Region’s Economy Is Missing The National Uptick
Catholic Charities
Globalquest Solutions Inc
Print Resource Group, Inc.
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Forget About 2007 — What’s Up For The World In 2030?
Allantic Newsprint Company
Bcs
Cir Electrical Construction Corp.
Freeport Press Inc.
Great Lakes Paper Fibers Inc.
Held's Janitorial Services, Inc.
Papier Masson
Ryder
Schindler
Tembec
The Buffalo News
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Banks Embrace Change, And Customers Love It
New Era
The Buffalo News
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Consolidation Likely To Continue As Bank Earnings Weaken In 2007
Customers Are Eagerly Adopting Online Banking - Continued
CPA Firms
Getman Biryla, LLP
Irs Distress
Keybank
Lisa M. Kirisits
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Law Firms Verdict Is In: Attorneys Guilty Of Adopting Technology
Axa Advisors, LLC
Creative Displays & Packaging, Inc.
Partner On Call Net Work
Safeguard Business Solutions Inc.
The Buffalo News
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Businesses Hope Spitzer Will Help Them Cut Costs
For Brokers, Competition Is Everywhere
Microprocessors
Axa Advisors - Michael T. Peters
Axa Advisors - Richard Jeffrey Jerome
Axa Advisors LLC - Jeffrey R. Boron
Axa Advisors LLC - Richard Campbell
Axa Advisors LLC - Ryan Gill
Axa Advisors LLC - Shawn P. Connolly
Axa Advisors, LLC - Richard J. Schieb, Jr.
Axa Advisors, LLC - Robert Dibiase
Axa Advisors, LLC - Ronald Hicks
Axa Advisors, LLC - William R. Lunney Jr.
Ahrens Financial Group - John R. Ahrens
Alliance Advisory Group - John A. Cammarano
Allstate Financial Services - Eric J. Gawron
Allstate Financial Services - Raymond J. Spasiano
Ameriprise Financial - Ted W. Cadwallader
Anthony Baldi & Associates - Anthony Baldi
C&m Capital Resources, Inc. - Donald L. Maricle
Danahy Financial Services - Timothy P. Danahy
Goodwin Insurance Agency - Steven D. Goodwin
Jensen, Marks, Langer & Vance LLC - Brian J. Jensen
Mjb Financial Services, Inc. - Michael J. Bruno
Mass Mutual Financial Group - Thomas R. Zugger
Metlife - Jacob Glofka
Million Dollar Round Table
Moshides Financial Group - John C. Moshides
New England Financial - Ned Tunmore
New England Financial - Ronald Derme
New England Financial / Tender, Rapini & Associates - Frank T. Rapini
New York Life Insurance Company - Otto A. Kuehne
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network - Christopher J. Williams
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network - Thomas J. Williams
Planned Futures Financial Group, LLC - F. James Ginnane
Principal Financial Group - Dominic F. Pellicano
Principal Financial Group - Peter M. Terlecky III
Principal Financial Group - Ronald W. Sporyz, Jr.
Prudential Financial - Thomas J. Topper
Sgroi Financial, LLC - H. Joseph Sgroi
Southtowns Financial Group, Inc. - Daniel S. Blake
The Jacobs Team - David A. Jacobs
Wealth Management Group - Rodd S. Mcminn
Wood Financial Services / Equity Services, Inc. - Margarita M. Wood
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Businesses Hope Spitzer Will Help Them Cut Costs
For Brokers, Competition Is Everywhere
Microprocessors
Axa Advisors - Michael T. Peters
Axa Advisors - Richard Jeffrey Jerome
Axa Advisors LLC - Jeffrey R. Boron
Axa Advisors LLC - Richard Campbell
Axa Advisors LLC - Ryan Gill
Axa Advisors LLC - Shawn P. Connolly
Axa Advisors, LLC - Richard J. Schieb, Jr.
Axa Advisors, LLC - Robert Dibiase
Axa Advisors, LLC - Ronald Hicks
Axa Advisors, LLC - William R. Lunney Jr.
Ahrens Financial Group - John R. Ahrens
Alliance Advisory Group - John A. Cammarano
Allstate Financial Services - Eric J. Gawron
Allstate Financial Services - Raymond J. Spasiano
Ameriprise Financial - Ted W. Cadwallader
Anthony Baldi & Associates - Anthony Baldi
C&m Capital Resources, Inc. - Donald L. Maricle
Danahy Financial Services - Timothy P. Danahy
Goodwin Insurance Agency - Steven D. Goodwin
Jensen, Marks, Langer & Vance LLC - Brian J. Jensen
Mjb Financial Services, Inc. - Michael J. Bruno
Mass Mutual Financial Group - Thomas R. Zugger
Metlife - Jacob Glofka
Million Dollar Round Table
Moshides Financial Group - John C. Moshides
New England Financial - Ned Tunmore
New England Financial - Ronald Derme
New England Financial / Tender, Rapini & Associates - Frank T. Rapini
New York Life Insurance Company - Otto A. Kuehne
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network - Christopher J. Williams
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network - Thomas J. Williams
Planned Futures Financial Group, LLC - F. James Ginnane
Principal Financial Group - Dominic F. Pellicano
Principal Financial Group - Peter M. Terlecky III
Principal Financial Group - Ronald W. Sporyz, Jr.
Prudential Financial - Thomas J. Topper
Sgroi Financial, LLC - H. Joseph Sgroi
Southtowns Financial Group, Inc. - Daniel S. Blake
The Jacobs Team - David A. Jacobs
Wealth Management Group - Rodd S. Mcminn
Wood Financial Services / Equity Services, Inc. - Margarita M. Wood
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Congress Won’t Have Much Money For Pet Projects
Amf
Aurora Sales & Service
Conestoga - Rovers & Associates
Cingular
Dualex Office Products
Eclipse Glass Tinting
East Co Multimedia
Falkner's Auto Service
Goal Centric Management, Inc.
Ken Dengos Heathing & Cooling
N.a.s Quick Sign
Nate's
New York Kitchen & Bath, Inc.
Premier Car Audio
Pro Energy
Schaub Equipment
Shea's Performing Arts Center
Superior Sights And Sounds Inc.
Tailored Coatings
Travel USA Central
USA Window Depot
Walco
Web Art Designs
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Advertising
Minuteman Press
No - Fuss Meals
Skylon Tower
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City, County Control Boards Likely To Remain In Place
First Niagara
In - Need PC Service & Training
Mac Source Communications, Inc.
Martin Group
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Alternative Fuel Vehicles Coming On Strong
Cappellino's
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Hydrogen, Compressed Gas Cars Are Far Off - Continued
Labor Unions Face Another Trying Year
Fasttrack Quick Lube
Northtown Hyundai
Northtown Subaru
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Automakers Big Three This Year Could Lose Further Market Share To Toyota
Pressure Will Be On The Uaw - Continued
Big D Tire
Dave Smith Ford
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High Tech Helps Auto Plants Stay Competitive
Buffalo Sabres
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Recreational Warehouse
Western New York Auto Dealers
Wine Cellar & Liquor Too
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Stores Try To Find A Place On The Web
Kane Doyle Jeep Giant
Louis Kallinikos & Sons, Inc.
Notice Of Non - Discriminatory Policy As To Trainees
Peterson's Love Of Pete Gift Shop
Roger's Pianos & Clocks
The Price Advantage Group
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Technology Hits The Road
Amigone Funeral Home Inc
Brian K. Lewis Funeral Homes
Buszka Funeral Home Inc.
Dietrich Funeral Home, Inc.
Donald M. Demmerley Funeral Home, Inc.
Ginnane Funeral Home
Greco Funeral Home, Inc.
John J. Kaczor Funeral Home Inc.
Kloc Blossom Chapels, Inc.
Leon Komm & Son Monument Co.
Loomis Offers & Loomis Inc.
M. Wile Factory Direct Fashions
Norman E. Gannon & Sons Inc.
Pacer Funeral Home, Inc.
Perna - Pellegrino Funeral Home
Pietszak Funeral Home
Sieck & Mast Funeral Home
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The Wine Sellar
Thomas T. Edwards Funeral Home, Inc.
United Memorial Funeral Home
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Seneca Casino Bets Big On Technology
Jim Murphy Pontiac Buick GMC Inc.
The Buffalo News
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Complex Raked In $105.7 Million In 2006 - Continued
Falls Airport Keys On Cargo, Charter Flights
Natural Gas
Salvatore's Italian Gardens Restaurant
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Agriculture Labor Uncertainty Worries Farmers
Computers Help Run A Complicated Business
Ethanol Investors Take Cautious Approach To Ethanol Industry’s Growth
Olg Slots & Casinos
Supermarket Liquors & Wines
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Coming Attractions To Boost Wny Tourism
Chelus, Herdzik, Speyer, Monte & Pajak, P.C.
Hodgson Russ LLP
Mercedes - Benz
Millington Lockwood
National Fire Adjustment Co. Inc.
Philips Lytle LLP
Prentice
Rick's Tally Ho
S.C. Parker & Co. Inc.
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Conference Center High-tech Facility In Falls Draws Rave Reviews
Peace Bridge Upgrades Security
1947 Gowanda Harley - Davidson, Inc.
Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowakllp
Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc.
Servotronics, Inc.
Total Personnel Services, Inc.
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News Press
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Campuses Take Interactivity To A New Level
Goya
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Airport Expects Record Passengers
Faculty Optimistic On Spinning Research Into Development
Empire State College
New York Chiropractic College
Small World Child Care
Trocaire College
Villa Maria College
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Suny And Ecc Are A Bargain
D'youville College
Erie Community College
Emedco
Niagara County Community College
Ub School Of Management
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Laptops, Blackberrys, GPS Help Make The Sale
D'youville College
Daemen College
Erie Community College
Hilbert College
Niagara University
Roberts Wesleyan College
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Commercial Construction Builders See Steady Growth Across The Region Builders
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More Digital Channels Coming
Port Tonnage, Activity Is Rising
American Household Moving & Storage
Anheuser - Busch Inc
Clauss & Company Insurance
Choice One Online
Colvin Cleaners
Computer Search Payroll Services
Envisions Simple Solutions For Hitech Living
George Town Square Wine & Liquors
Huber Electric Inc.
Lehigh
Lougen Valenti Bookbinder & Weintraub LLP
Markarian Rugs
Master Rug Cleaners Carpet Sales And Service
Pieper Travel Bureau Inc.
Protocol Restaurant & Bar
Robert Optical Inc.
The Family Chocolate Shoppe
Woodstream Nurseries,inc.
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Agents Embrace Tech Tools To Sell Homes
Real Estate Prospectus
Ryan Homes
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Leadtrax Eases Follow-up Calls - Continued
Real Estate Nationally Home Prices Won’t Rebound Soon
Cityview Properties
Realtyusa
Sales By George
Twinstar Mortgage, Inc.
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Bne Sharpening Its Focus To Key On 4 Business Sectors
Ann Edwards
Century 21 - Eric Winklhofer
Century 21 Winklhofer
Hunt - Bernice Stern
Hunt Real Estate's - Matt Quagliano
Hunt Real Estate - Barbara Baker
Hunt Real Estate - Ed Golach
Keller Williams Realty
Metro Wny
Polis Realty - Bill Hirschman
Polis Realty - Chris Williams
Polis Realty - Kim Panzarella
Polis Realty - Les Losell
Realty - USA - Louis Da Vinci
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There’s A Renewed Push To Merge Multiple Development Agencies
Client1st Coldwell Banker Commercial
Delwaware Park
Elderwood Crestwood Commons
Essex Homes Of Western New York
Fairfax House
Gerard Kelly Capital Corp.
Home Finder
New York State Commercial Association Of Realtors, Inc.
Pine Harbor Apartments
Sonyma
Somerset Management Group, LLC
Wells Fargo
Zaepfel Development Company
Hastingscohn
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Furnishings Evolve To Keep Up With Technology
Restaurant Technology Links The Customer To The Kitchen
Abbott Pizza
Billy Ogden's
Chef's
Jovi's Italian Grille & Bistro
Magruders Restaurant & Banquet House
Marotto's Restaurant
Scotch And Sirloin
Shanghai Red's Restaurant Banquets
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Map
Alliance Homes
Barden Homes
David Homes
Essex Homes
Hunter Lea Gallery
Mj Peterson Tucker Homes
Mp Caroll Hardwood
Natale Builders
Ritz - Craft Corporation
Rock Oak West
Realty USA - Linda Kutzbach
Tesmer Builders, Inc.
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Web Streamlines The Health Care Industry
Bluecross Blueshield Of Western New York
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In Search Of The Next ‘youtube’
Online Tools Will Help Customers Learn To Stay Healthy
Lasik Provision
Shredit
Univera Healthcare
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Electronic Health Records Will Reduce Medical Errors
Discbulge Info
Kaleida Health
Santangelo Hair Additions
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Small Companies Gradually Adopt Technology
Upstate New York Transplant Services
Willcare
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Beechwood Continuing Care
Erie County Home
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
Roswell Park
Rochester Psychiatric Center
Sibley Nursing Personnel Service, Inc.
St. James Mercy Health
St. Joseph Medical Center
Supplemental Health Care
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Food Shoppers Encountering More Technology
Healthcare Slutions Wny, LLC
Legacy Health Care LLC
People Inc.
Spectrum Human Services
The Brothers Of Mercy
Weinberg Campus
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Community Services
Heritage Centers
Independent Health
Linda Rankin
Mount S. Mary's Hospital And Health Center
MRI Lead Technologist
Western New York Dental Group
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Elderwood Sentor Care
Physical Therapists
Saint Vincent Health System
Source One Professionals
Statlock
Va Western Ny Healthcare System
Visiting Nursing Association Of Wny, Inc.
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Fledgling Biotechnology Sector Gains Momentum
Two Professionals Aim To Grow Businesses
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Independent Health
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Most Hot Jobs Require Computer Competency
Capital Management Services
Employment Prospectus
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Employment Jobs Are Fewer — But Labor Pool Is Smaller, Too
Blackstone - Ney Ultrasonics
Community Foundation For Greater
Electrician
Hirepoint
Mdms
Niacet Corporation
Nuttall Gear
Owner Operators
Sales
Zenith Acquisition
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American Sales Company
Azerty
Bronson & Migliaccio, LLP
Enidine Inc.
Ficel Transport
Omega World Travel
Premier Staffing
Plaintiff Support Services
Redline Recovery
Sihi Pumps, Inc.
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Innovation Helps Manufacturers Weather Tough Times
AAA Insurance
Amy
Bellco Health
Carrier Coach Inc
Jsp America Inc.
Kainos Partners, Llc.
Mercantile Adjustment Bureau
Niagara Credit Solutions Inc
Rich's
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Ablest Staffing Services
Belcan
Bryant & Stratton College
Curbell
Flexo Transparent, Inc.
Folts Trucking, LLC
Geico
Inlighten
J. Formoso, Girl Scout Council
Metlife
Nalco
Trs Packaging
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Technical Training Becoming All-important
Asg
Allcare Dental & Dentures
Creditors Interchange
Local Site Contractor
Mci Jobs
Mj Mechanical Services, Inc.
Maureen Ronan
Northrop Grumman
Sunoco
Temple - Inland
Trs Packaging
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Accumed Innovative Technologies
Carleton Technologies Inc.
Koike Aronson
Lewis Hastie Receivables
Localnet Corp.
Metro Real Estate Sales
New Era Cap
Niacet Corporation
Pentagroup Financial, LLC
Pine Harbor Apts.
Vishay Thin Film, LLC
Watson Bowman Acme Corp.
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Customer Service, Collections Rely On Digital Systems
Buffalo Games, Inc.
Hodgson Russ LLP
Ict Group Inc.
J Booker R - House
Joan A. Male Fsc
Koike Aronson
Lumsden & Mccormick, LLP
Nafs Collections
National Guard
Nusbaumer & Clarke, Inc.
Sweet Works Inc.
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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
C.a Curtze
Davis - Ulmer
Elite Recovery Services Inc.
Ethox International
Greatbatch Inc.
Morris Protective Service, Inc.
Moog, Inc.
Nuttall Gear
Norampac Industries
Progressive Communications And Printing Company
R.e. Michel Company, Inc.
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Phillips Lytle LLP