http://www.tonawanda-news.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 12 May 2008 16:08:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_133160916.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_133160916.html Family-owned businesses make up a huge portion of the economy, but they come with a built-in conflict. When family life and workplace life collide, it can create so many problems that observers say family-owned businesses generally fail not because of economic issues, but because they can’t resolve family turmoil. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:17:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_119141835.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_119141835.html Whether it’s selling steak sandwiches, doughnuts or car parts, joining a franchise gives small business owners the chance to run with the “big boys” of business. National marketing strategies, schooling and support are standard services provided in return for thousands paid by franchisees. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:28:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/local_story_055003036.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/local_story_055003036.html Wheatfield business owners and town officials are fed up with skyrocketing health care costs, and they’ve scheduled a public forum to address it. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:56:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_032015911.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_032015911.html Small businesses can have a big budget impact on customers with some effective marketing. That’s what about 30 small business owners were told during a Greater Niagara Newspapers seminar Thursday at the Lockport Holiday Inn on Transit Road. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:52:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_032015443.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_032015443.html First Niagara is ending 2007 with an increase in profits from the fourth quarter, but total profits for the year are less than that of 2006. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:17:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_022171741.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_022171741.html First Niagara will be holding an “ask the expert” day at the Sheridan Drive branch in Williamsville on Jan. 31. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:51:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_021215159.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_021215159.html Those who enter the village’s new bar at 840 Center St. might not recognize the surroundings. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:53:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_011205414.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_011205414.html Property sales are picking up at Vantage International Pointe, which means taxpayers are paying less to subsidize the industrial park formerly known as Inducon. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:24:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_010192520.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_010192520.html Niagara County may move a step closer next week to helping local businesses take advantage of low-cost hydropower. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:19:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_009012121.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_009012121.html Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union is giving a little something back to its members. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:20:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_003192004.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_003192004.html Center Street had nearly everything one could want for a leisurely village stroll, including an attractive setting, shops and eateries. Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:48:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_359204849.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_359204849.html Hurtubise Tire Inc. is getting ready to expand into a new building across from their current building on Oliver Street after existing in their original shop for more than a century. Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:28:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_359202856.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_359202856.html Delphi Corp. is requesting an investigation of four sites by the Brownfield Cleanup Program. Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:23:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_359202358.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_359202358.html Greg and Donna Szeluga usually have some long days. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:31:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_354223157.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/business/gnnbusiness_story_354223157.html A Toronto-based company claims it will invest more than $200 million to turn a Niagara Falls brownfield site into an ethanol production facility.