What’s happening in Buffalo Niagara business this week?

Location Hamburg will hold its second annual community showcase event from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hilbert College’s Swan Auditorium. A food and networking hour will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and pitches will begin at 7 p.m.

Competing in this cohort are food companies Andy’s Tapas Oils & Sauces, Pudgy Potatoes and meal prep service Jess in the Kitchn – each of which started during the pandemic and has grown since, as well as companies hair and beauty enhancement company TinasLocs and fitness and wellness service provider New Sky Coaching.

Bsides Buffaloa conference on technology and hacking, will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Canisius University’s Science Hall with several speakers, lock picking competitions, capture the flag, vendors, community groups, networking and gift giveaways.

There will be speakers to discuss general security and hacking content and others for newcomers to the field, a sponsor exhibition area, and space for community groups such as TechBuffalo and Buffalo Game Space. Tickets are $20 at EventBrite.com or can be free if attendees agree to submit a resume to share with event sponsors.

A decision on the financing of the technological center wanted by local authorities is expected in a few weeks.

Temple Beth Zion is launch of the second phase of its renovation project.

The rent increases much faster than income throughout the Buffalo Niagara region.

SUNY-Buffalo State is remove programs and offer buyouts to cover its budget deficit.

A cluster of housing near the former Médaille University campus is up for sale.

FeedMore WNY is get cheap electricity for its new headquarters.

A Falconer manufacturer has new owners.

A large affordable housing project is under construction for Dunkirk.

Unemployment rate in Buffalo Niagara remains relatively weak.

Evans Bank is looking for customers in the legal cannabis sector.

The Anciennes Editions bookstore project encounter an obstacle.

A healthcare project on the East Side is move forward.

Downtown revitalization projects in Lancaster, Dunkirk and Wellsville receive state funding.

A Buffalo-based employee benefits company made an acquisition.

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2. What’s next for the state botched deployment of a legal cannabis market?

3. How can SUNY schools attract alumni to graduate? A local community college had remarkable success.

4. Michael Montante looks back on four years as CEO of Uniland.

5. A federal agency could halt construction of a wastewater pipeline in STAMP site in Genesee County. How does this affect two companies preparing to open facilities there?

The Buffalo Next team gives you insight into the region’s economic revitalization. Email tips to [email protected] or contact Buffalo Next editor David Robinson at 716-849-4435.