Table of Contents
Page 1
The Buffalo News
Page 2
Take A Look Around, There's Talent At Work
Allstate
Page 3
Networking Helps Nourish, Retain Black Talent
Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau / Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
Firestone Complete Auto Care
WNED News
Page 4
Employers Find Loyalty Among Natives Who Love The Area And Newcomers Who Discover WNY's Lifestyle Advantages
Page 5
Employers Find Loyalty Among Natives Who Love The Area And Newcomers Who Discover WNY's Lifestyle Advantages - Continued
Page 6
China, Emerging Nations Will Lead Growth
The Wine & Liquor Outlet
Aspire Of WNY
NewsNotes
Print Resource Group, Inc.
Sysco Paper, Packaging And Janitorial Division
U.S. Security Associates
Page 7
Buffalo Niagara Economy Is Growing, But Slowly
All Natural Chiropractic Center
Realty USA
Westermeier Martin Dental Care
Page 8
Dollar's Slide Adds To The Rise In Energy, Food Prices
BCS
Brainworks Newspaper Software Solutions
Freeport Press Inc.
Great Lakes Paper Fibres Corp.
Held's Janitorial Services, Inc.
Ryder
Sterling Sommer Inc.
Schindler
The Buffalo News
Page 9
WNY Work Ethic Keeps Bank Sector Growing
New Era Cap Company
The Buffalo News
Page 10
Banking - Continued
Banks And Brokerages Compete To Serve Investors
Chelus, Herdzik, Speyer & Monte, P.C.
Getman Biryla, LLP
Gowanda Harley - Davidson, Inc.
Hodgson Russ Attorneys LLP
Mercedes Benz Of Buffalo
Millington Lockwood
National Fire Adjustment Co., Inc.
Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc.
Prentice Office Environments
S.C. Parker & Co. Inc.
Servotronics, Inc.
Page 11
IDA Merger Efforts Fade With Giambra’s Exit
Informal Network Helps Find Jobs For Incoming Spouses
HSBS Commercial Banking
Notice Of Non-Discriminatory
Smart Center Buffalo
Total Personnel Services, Inc.
Page 12
BNE To Concentrate Its Efforts Just On Attracting New Businesses
The Million Dollar Round Table
Page 13
BNE To Concentrate Its Efforts Just On Attracting New Businesses - Continued
The Million Dollar Round Table - Continued
Page 14
Advertisers Demand Better Data On Impact Of Their Media Buys
Impact Of Web Hard To Quantify
Internet Getting A Larger Share Of Ad Dollars
Business 2 Business
Lawler & Witkowski, CPAs
Key Bank
Restaurant / Bar
Working Moms
Page 15
New Loans Expected To Fall
Small Market Makes It Tougher To Retain TV Talent
Antonio's Restaurant Banquet & Conference Center
Buffalo Brides
Chef's
Fat Bob's Smokehouse
Fire Side Inn Restaurant, Lounge & Catering
Friar's Table Catering & Event Planning
Grand Lady Cruises
Joseph's Country Manor & Grove
Niagara Falls State Park
Pettibones Grille
Salvatore's Italian Gardens Restaurant
Shanghai Red's Restaurant Banquets
Szaras Family Catering
Terry Hills
WJ Morrissey Irish Pub
Page 16
Easy Lifestyle, Short Comutes Help Lawyers
First Niagara
Page 17
WNY School Districts Get Pick Of The Crop
Realty USA
The Buffalo News
Page 18
Bigger Ub To Play Critical Role In Regional Recovery
Web Site Takes On U.S. News Rankings
D'Youville
Daemen College
Niagara County Community College
St. Bonaventure University
University At Buffalo
Page 19
Local Colleges Use Internships To Keep Graduates Here
School Curriculums Cater To WNY Job Market
Hilbert College
Roberts Wesleyan College
UB School Of Management
Villa Maria College
Page 20
11,000 WNYers Work Free At Nonprofit Groups
Multimillion-Dollar Nonprofits Run Like Businesses, Not Charities
Empire State College
Trocaire College
Page 21
How To Identify Future Workplace Leaders
Professional Organizers Help People Cope With Life’s Stresses
Skilled, Experienced Line Cooks, Wait Staff Are In High Demand
D'Youville Sigillum College
Niagara University
Page 22
Buffalo News Press
Page 23
Seneca Gaming: Development Dynamo
Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel
The Buffalo News
Page 24
$20 Million Golf Course Being Built In Lewiston - Continued
Falls Eyes Hospital, Casino, Construction Jobs
Two Business Parks Planned In Batavia
CJ Sound
Meeting Places
Shea's Performing Arts Center
Switch Band / BBC British Invasion Show
The Conference Center Niacara Falls
Page 25
2008 To Bring More Flights, Terminal Improvements
Manufacturers Still Finding Shortage Of Skilled Workers
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours / Barton Hill Hotel & Spa
Page 26
As Bridges Add Technology, Employees Need Training
Ark Digital Imaging Inc.
Buffalo Design Group
Business 2 Business
Cooper Sign Co.
Cody's Cleaning Service, Inc.
Earl's Best Paint & Body
Ecology And Environment, Inc.
Foxy Delivery Service
Hi-Temp Fabrication
Occupational Safety & Environmental Assoc., Inc.
Premier Car Audio
Rainbow Class Tinting
Schaub Equipment
The Limousine Service
Page 27
Lockport Capitalizing On Its Erie Canal Heritage
American Painting Services Inc.
Computer Solutions Unlimited
Conestoga-Rovers & Associates
Dualex Office Products
Erie County Senior Services Insurance Resource Center
Eddie's Art Shoppe
Kastner Food Service
WNY Metro Town Center Realty, Inc. - Betty L. Harris
Nate's
Niagara Business Network
Niagara Lutheran Health System
New York Kitchen & Bath, Inc.
Walco
Page 28
Focus Is On History, Architecture To Lure Visitors
Oil Prices Are Likely To Slip As The Economy Softens, Experts Say
Page 29
Auto Dealers Seek Showroom Stability
The Buffalo News
Transitowne
Page 30
Auto Sales To Drop Slightly In 2008, Economists Project
Work Days Can Be Long As Staffers Work To Build Client Base - Continued
Aurora Sales & Service
Fast Track Quick Lube
Keller Chevrolet
Keyser Cadillac
Page 31
Long-Haul Carriers Need People To Steer Toward A Trucking Career
Jim Murphy Pontiac Buick GMC Inc.
Northtown Lexus
Schmitt's Volkswagen
Page 32
New Workers At Lower Pay Help Automakers Compete
Towne BMW
Northtown Mazda
Schmitt's Audi
Supermarket Liquors & Wines
Page 33
Edge Is Big For Ford Plant - Continued
AmeriPride Linen And Apparel Services
Big D Tire
Mike Smith
Northtown Hyundai
Wine Cellar & Liquor Too
Page 34
Manufacturing Holds Steady Amid Challenges
Glen Campbell
Northtown Subaru
Petersons Love Of Pete Gift Shop
The Price Advantage Group
Page 35
Retail Offers Potential Of A Thriving Career
The Best Sales Reps Are Helpful, Not Pushy
Key Liquors
Recreational Warehouse
Roger's Pianos & Clocks
The Smart Office
Page 36
Don’t Expect Major New Federal Funding To Prop WNY This Year
Grocers Scan For Candidates With Best ‘People’ Skills
Abbott Pizza
Bobby MGgees
Colter Bay Grill
Chef's
E.B. Green's Steakhouses
Fat Bob's Smokehouse
Friar's Table Steak & Seafood
Jovi's Italian Grille & Bistro
Scotch N Sirloin
Shanghai Red's
WJ Morrissey
Page 37
Building Boom Is Changing City’s Skyline
Ryan Homes
The Buffalo News
Page 38
Development - Continued
Bernice Stern
Century 21 Winklhofer - Gerrie Andolina
Fairfax House
Home Finder
Home Finder - 1
Matt Quagliano
National Property Management Associates Inc.
RE / MAX - Linda Kutzbach
RE / MAX North - Al Ryer
Realty USA - Louis Da Vinci
Sharon & Steve Frisicaro
Somerset Management Group, LLC
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No Realty Bubble Means No Bubble To Burst
Robson Woese Inc
Realty USA
Page 40
Internet-Based Companies Growing Here
There's A Lot Of Help Available For Entrepreneurs
Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers
Coldwell Banker Commercial
Essex Homes
Hastings Cohn
New York State Commercial Association Of Realtors, Inc.
Painters And Allied Trades International Union
The Master Electric Company
United Steelworkers
Page 41
American Household Moving & Storage
Buffalo Executives Association
Buffalo Executives Association - 1
Barbara Oliver & Co.
Buffalo Job Finder
Chocolate Shoppe
City Fence
Carubba Collision
Clauss & Company Insurance
Colvin Cleaners
Computer Search Payroll Services
Dr. Orlando-Martin General Dentistry
Eaton Office Supply Co., Inc.
Eberl Iron Works Inc.
Envisions
Flowers Johnny
Georgetown Square Wine & Liquors
Gorenflo's Buffalo Wholesale Lock Co. Inc.
Huber Electric Inc.
ICEA
Johnson & Sons General Contractor
Lougen Valenti Bookbinder & Weintraub LLP
Lehigh Construction Group, Inc.
M. Wile
Markarian Rugs
Master Rug Cleaners
MJ Mechanical Services, Inc.
Marketing Services Inc.
Matthew Kandefer Plumbing, Inc.
National Fire Adjustment Co., Inc.
New York Life
Pieper Travel Bureau Inc.
Promotional Edge
Protocol Restaurant & Bar
RTM Enterprises, Inc.
RW Dean & Associates
Robert Optical Inc.
Trubee, Collins & Co., Inc.
Try It Distributing
UB School Of Management
Woodstream Nurseries, Inc.
Page 42
Copper Is Out, Fiber Is In
Small Firm Faces Special Challenges - Continued
Great Lakes Building Systems, Inc.
The Buffalo News
Page 43
Future Is Bright For Job Seekers
American Beauties Florist
Blossom Chapels, Inc.
Buszka Funeral Home Inc.
C. Mertz And Sons Funeral Home Inc.
Dietrich Funeral Home, Inc.
Dignity Funerals & Cremations
Donald M. Demmerley Funeral Home, Inc.
Gannon & Sons Funeral Home
Ginnane Funeral Home
La Cross Monuments
Leon Komm & Son Monument Co.
Loomis & Loomis Inc.
Mount Calvary Cemetery Group
North Park Florist
Prudden & Kandt
Sherwood Florist
Sieck & Mast
St. Johns Funeral Home Inc.
Thomas T. Edwards Funeral Home
Van Norm's Floral & Gift Shop
Wagner Monuments
Wood Funeral Home
Woyshners Flower Shop
Wurtz Funeral Home
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Call Center Jobs Come And Go, But Hold Steady Overall - Continued
Spitzer Administration Wants To Coordinate Job Training Programs
Alliance Homes
Barden Building Systems
Essex Homes
Hunt Real Estate ERA Family Of Builders
Home Finder
M P Caroll Hardwood
Natale Builders
Rock Oak
Window Depot
Western New York
Page 45
Talent Is Health Insurers’ No. 1 Resource
Bulecross Blueshield Of Western New York
The Buffalo News
Page 46
Most Jobs Fo Not Require Health Care Experience
Lasik Provision
Severe Back Pain Or Herniated Disc?
The Resource Center
Univera Health Care
Page 47
Region Needs More Physicians, Registered Nurses
Kaleida Health
NY Connects
Shred-It
Spinal Stenosis
Page 48
Assistance With College Debt Helps Recruiters Attract Doctors To Region
Dr. Rajiv Parikh
Lifetime Health Medical Group
Olmsted Center For The Visually Impaired
People Inc. CHHA
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Supportive Case Manager
Page 49
Absolut Care
Allcare Dental & Dentures
Beechwood Homes
CEO
Great Opportunity
Independent Health
Kaleida Health
Lake Shore Behavioral Health, Inc.
LPN / RN
Niagara Lutheran
Radiology Center
VA Western New York Healthcare System
Willcare
Page 50
Nursing Is Among Wny’s Hottest Knowledged-Centered Career Paths
Meritain Health
Spectrum
The Brothers Of Mercy
Weinberg Campus
Page 51
Family Choice Of New York
Heritage Centers
Kaleida Health
Olean General Hospital
Peregrine's Landing Senior Community
The Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Western New York
Page 52
Nascent Biotech Sector Is Beginning To Bloom
Elder Wood Senior Care
Empire Vision Center
Mount St. Mary's Hospital And Health Center
People Inc.
Visiting Nursing Association Of Wny, Inc.
World Wide Travel Staffing
Page 53
Fledgling Biotech Sector Attracts The Best And Brightest To Buffalo - Continued
ECMC
ESSA Logistics
Page 54
Independent Health Association, Inc.
Page 55
Several Training Centers Teach Job Skills
Capital Management Services
The Buffalo News
Page 56
Area Temp Agencies Have More Jobs Than Workers
Some Need Entry-level Skills; Others Seek New Careers At Midlife - Continued
API Heat Transfer
Legacy Health Care LLC
Niagara University
Spherion
Windsong Radiology Group
Page 57
American Sales Company
Camp 2008
Chem-Aqua
Dial America
Lewis Hastle Receivables Inc.
Laurie
Mighty Taco
Morris Protective Service
PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
Red Lobster
Rich's
The Legend Group
Transitowne Automotive
Page 58
Finding Job Takes Work
AMPAC In-Space Propulsion
Bryant & Stratton College
Creditors Financial Group
Carrier Coach, Inc.
DKP Buffalo, LLC
Firstsource
Gaymar Industries, Inc.
Ithaca City School District
Metro Mattress
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Administrative Assistant
Bronson & Migliaccio, LLP
Buffalo Wire Works
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo
Creditors Interchange
EFS, Inc.
Graham Corporation
Metro Ken-Ton Realty - Mike Smith
Project Coordinator
Speech Language Pathologist
Supervisor
Teletech
West Seneca Central School
Page 60
Ascension Industries, Inc.
Business Partners Owner Operators
Citi
E.K. Ward And Associates
Emedco
Enidine
Lumsden & McCormick, LLP
Liberty Mutual
Office Depot
R.E. Michel Co.
Relco Systems, Inc.
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Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc.
Auto Shop Foreman
Gaymar Industries Inc.
Heritage Christian Services
Niagara Credit Solutions, Inc.
In Lighten Retail Media Solutions
Roadhouse Grill
Seneca Gaming Corporation
Zenith Acquisition
Page 62
Unions Hope Election, New Contracts Bring Better Year
Azerty A Division Of United Stationers Supply Co.
Best Fitness
Buffalo Job Finder
Fiserv Lending Solutions
Gaines Kriner Elliott LLP
Great Opportunity
Gaymar Industries, Inc.
Haun Welding Supply, Inc.
Moog
Multisorb Technologies
Labor Relations Manager
Reichert
Restaurant
Selectors
Start Now
Towne Automotive Group
Page 63
Bluestein & Muhlbauer
Bluecross Blueshield
Carleton Technologies Inc
Chuck Lauricella
Growing Courier Company
Hopes Windows, Inc.
ICT Group, Inc.
Makotek
Marcus Regoord / Buffalo Newspress
Remedy Intelligent Staffing
Travelers
Page 64
Catholic Health System