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Michael Petro

Michael Petro

Business Reporter at The Buffalo News

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Venture capital is jet fuel for startups. WNY needs a lot more of it

Startup investor Jack Greco's goal is to create more opportunities for startup founders in the Buffalo area to gain the attention of venture investors, who put money into risky ideas in hopes of outsized returns.
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Canisius gets $1M grant toward $4M renovation of main academic buil...

Canisius University will receive $1 million in matching state grant funds to support the second phase of renovations to Old Main, the school's primary academic building.
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Upstate startups to get more assistance through $1M grant

Launch NY has been awarded a $1 million grant through Empire State Development’s NY Ventures division to help provide hands-on support to early-stage startups.
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Public gets first look at proposed transportation hub at new Bills ...

The Buffalo Bills have released the first renderings of the transportation hub being planned across from the new stadium in Orchard Park.
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And the winners are .... 43North awards $1 million prizes to 5 star...

Five companies were named 43North winners Thursday night, earning a $1 million prize and committing to move to Buffalo for at least a year.
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Meet the winning 43North startups: Founders eager to set up shop in...

The five winners of Thursday night’s 43North competition at Shea's Performing Arts Center come to Buffalo with promises to not only scale and hire local talent, three of them hope to build manufacturing plants in the area.
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Startups come a long way for a chance to compete in 43North finals

Eight finalists have been chosen to compete at Thursday’s 43North finals, which start 6 p.m. at Shea's Performing Arts Center.
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UB’s neuroscience research to get big boost from state-funded brain...

The University at Buffalo will get a boost to fuel its lifesaving research on the development of an Alzheimer’s vaccine. The state is making a $10 million investment as part of its 2025-26 budget to launch the SUNY Brain Institute.
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Daemen expands deal with United Way for scholarships

Daemen University has expanded its agreement with United Way of Buffalo & Erie County to offer scholarships to United Way affiliate members for all undergraduate and graduate programs within the College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business.
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From Denver to D.C., other NFL markets eyeing big-dollar stadium pr...

There are at least seven other NFL stadium projects underway or in the works. They come with different asks for public funding, and most with plans for surrounding development around the building to make the projects more than just a stadium.
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Growth of esports a 'game changer' for college students

Local schools have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars to start varsity and club teams and turn antiquated spaces into esports arenas equipped with broadcasting, surround sound and streaming capabilities and high-end gaming PCs and consoles.
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Delaware North CEO Jacobs Jr. to lead UB presidential search

Jeremy “Jerry” M. Jacobs Jr., whose family is one of UB’s most generous benefactors, has launched the search for the University at Buffalo’s next president.
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Tripathi: 'What a privilege it has been to be UB’s president'

Satish Tripathi gave his final State of UB speech Friday inside the Lippes Concert Hall at Slee Hall with his time as UB president coming to an end following the 2025-26 school year after 15 years in the post.
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Statewide entrepreneurship initiative kicks off in Buffalo

A statewide initiative to grow entrepreneurship and make it a civic and economic priority is launching with an event Thursday in Buffalo.
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Buffalo Next: Statewide entrepreneurship initiative kicks off in Bu...

A statewide initiative to grow entrepreneurship and make it a civic and economic priority is launching with an event Thursday in Buffalo.
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Canisius University significantly reduces deficit, president says

The university’s structural deficit, which at one time reached well over $10 million, is expected to drop to $3.5 million this year, according to Canisius President Steve Stoute.
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Pepsi becomes another founding partner at Buffalo Bills new stadium

PepsiCo Beverages has extended its over two-decade-long partnership with the Buffalo Bills as the team prepares to move into the new Highmark Stadium, opening in 2026.
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With help of food industry experts, Niagara University forms new major

Niagara University has created a food industry management major with courses that focus in areas like global supply chains, nutrition, food chemistry and sustainability, and food management and services, coupled with experiential learning opportunities.
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Neighbor sues over plan for gas station, convenience store near new...

There hasn't been much new development around the new Buffalo Bills stadium – and the one project that has come up for a gas station and convenience store now is held up by a lawsuit filed by an unhappy neighbor.
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Turns out, there is such a thing as a free lunch at Buffalo's Odoo

Software company Odoo opened a multimillion-dollar kitchen that is serving employees lunch at no cost throughout the workweek at the company’s office at 40 Fountain Plaza. This may not be a novel concept to bigger, tech-driven cities, but it’s somewhat unheard of in Buffalo.
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As stadium cost again rises, Bills ask NFL for permission to borrow...

As stadium cost again rises, Bills ask NFL for permission to borrow more