Buffalo Business Opportunities This Week

The Insider's Guide to The Greater Buffalo Business Community

Author

Mike Marcellus
April 23, 2026

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The Buffalo Networker

👋 Good morning, Buffalo! Welcome to The Buffalo Networker, the local newsletter serving 13,768 professionals in the Buffalo business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Sabres’ playoff push energizes Buffalo businesses

👀 The Buffalo Club to pay $1.5M to resolve false claim allegations

📈 Buffalo organizations seeking Printing and Mailing, Qualified Consultants, Onsite Remote Guest Event Support Services, recycling services, and more

❤️ Five local organizations awarded a share of nearly $1 million in state environmental justice grants

💼 Discover top jobs and talent around Buffalo, NY

📅 Register for the Buffalo networking events

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🍇 GRAPEVINE
Business Buzz

A look inside the Greater Buffalo business community

  • Sabres’ playoff push energizes Buffalo businesses (Read)

  • The Buffalo Club to pay $1.5M to resolve false claim allegations (Read)

  • Ingram Micro brings 1,200 employees to new Downtown Buffalo office (Read)

  • Buffalo man admits to COVID fraud over fake business (Read)

  • Deadline looms for Buffalo Grand owner to secure financing (Read)

  • Market Arcade theater reopens under new ownership (Read)

  • Buffalo mayor stresses need for proposed 25.8% property tax increase in new budget (Read)

  • New York sues Coinbase and Gemini, seeking to halt unlicensed prediction market businesses (Read)

  • Buffalo Bills provide fresh look at new Highmark Stadium (Read)

  • Taking a closer look at Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan's proposed $681 million budget (Read)

📈 PIPELINE
Sales & Marketing

Sales leads for Buffalo professionals

  • City of Buffalo needs COB Printing and Mailing of Tax Bills, User Fee Bills, Exemption Forms and Foreclosure Notices (Link)

  • The Buffalo City School District is seeking a qualified consultant to complete a thorough analysis of all district properties to recommend strategies for resizing throughout the district (Link)

  • NYS OGS/DMSC needs Onsite Remote Guest Event Support Services (Link)

  • The Buffalo Board of Education needs recycling services (Link)

  • The purpose of this RFPQ is to allow organizations with specific programming an opportunity to be prequalified to work with Buffalo Public Schools locations and departments. Bidders will submit a proposal for “STUDENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES” (Link)

  • Window Gasketing and Sealing & Masonry Restoration needed at 400 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14203 (Link)

❤️ BOOSTS
Resources & Support

Connect with tech, capital, and innovation in Buffalo, NY

  • Five local organizations awarded a share of nearly $1 million in state environmental justice grants (More)

  • Batavia to receive $10 million as part of Downtown Revitalization Initiative (More)

  • National Fuel Gas Company Foundation Awards $385,000 to Support Community Initiatives in New York and Pennsylvania (More)

  • New York communities get grants for 2026 World Cup (More)

  • Top 10 AI Startups to Watch in Buffalo, NY in 2026 (More)

  • Shea's gets additional $5M state funding boost (More)

  • Small businesses in N.Y. finding resources with development centers (More)

💼 CAREERS
Hiring & Talent

Discover top jobs and talent around Buffalo, NY

🔥 A Senior Sales Specialist in Analytics is needed in Williamsville, NY. Compensation is $120K–$200K yr (Apply)

👀 Nikolous Hryckowian, a Human Resources Generalist, is seeking strong connections (Profile)

🔥 A Sr Sales Executive at Enterprise Greater Buffalo is needed in Williamsville, NY. Compensation is $85K–$250K yr (Apply)

👀 Subham Gupta, an engineer, is actively seeking full time opportunities (Profile)

🔥 A Restaurant Tech Territory Sales Lead is sought in West Seneca, NY. Compensation is $120K–$140K yr (Apply)

👀 Colleen Gonzalez, a Dealer Relationship Manager, is open to work (Profile)

🔥 A Sales Director is wanted in Williamsville, NY. Pay is $126K–$200K yr (Apply)

👀 Kenny Tang, a Software Developer Intern, is looking for internship opportunities (Profile)

🔥 Territory Sales Manager is open in Williamsville, NY. Pay is $120K–$140K yr (Apply)

👀 Elaine Mendrysa, an Associate Vice President of Finance, is seeking new opportunities (Profile)

🔥 An Account Sales Consultant is needed in West Seneca, NY. Pay is $80K–$100K yr (Apply)

👀 Olivia Simon, a Delta Technician, is seeking opportunities in communications (Profile)

🔥 A Territory Sales Manager is needed in West Seneca, NY. Pay is $100K–$125K yr (Apply)

📅 EVENTS
Business & Networking

Where Buffalo professionals go to learn, connect, and grow

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🤝 5/7 CyberSpecialists Power Up Your Career with CyberConnect Networking Buffalo (Register)

🤝 5/8  AI Specialists: Power Up Your Career with AIConnect Networking! - Buffalo (Register)

🤝 5/13 The Buffalo Business Owners Summit 2026 (Register)

🤝 5/27 Govt: GovConnect - Your Public Service Career Networking Event - Buffalo (Register)

🤝 5/28 CareerClub: AdminConnect Professional Networking Event AdminConnect Buffalo (Register)

🤝 7/8  Healthcare Executive Forum: Social Networking Triple Play (Register)

🤝 7/23 Buffalo Career Fair & Networking Event. A Klimb Career Day Event (Register)

🤝 7/27 Buffalo Big Business Tech & Entrepreneur Professional Networking Soiree (Register)

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