Now that 2012 is in full swing, many companies are starting to execute their strategic plans for this year. Does yours include researching what it takes to establish a U.S. location? If so, I am here to help in that process, just has I have helped so many Canadian companies expand here in the recent past. Enjoy the February issue of Access U.S.!
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| Customs and Border Protection Trusted Traveler Programs |
The NEXUS alternative inspection program has been completely harmonized and integrated into a single program. NEXUS members now have crossing privileges at air, land, and marine ports of entry. Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, the NEXUS card has been approved as an alternative to the passport for air, land, and sea travel into the United States for US and Canadian citizens.
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Customs and Border Protection Policy
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On any given day, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) welcomes nearly 1 million travelers into the United States at land, air and sea ports. One of the Department of Homeland Security's largest and most complex components, CBP uses the latest technologies and procedures to assure that travelers from throughout the world are processed rapidly, while assuring that individuals who have ties to terrorism or a criminal background are barred from entry. [read more]
For additional information, please visit CBP's Travel Information website.
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Why Yahoo! Chose Lockport, NY for Data Center Facility
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 BNE recently released a new video featuring Yahoo!, who recently joined the Buffalo Niagara business community in 2009. In this video, Paul Bonaro, Facilities Manager for the Yahoo! data center located in Lockport, NY, discusses Yahoo's reasons for locating its one-of-a-kind facility in Buffalo Niagara. |
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Are you a Canadian Entrepreneur in Need of Capital? |
The 2012 Venture Forum is looking for Canadian companies seeking investment capital across the life sciences, energy, IT, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Participating companies will present their business to a room full of investors at the upcoming Venture Forum on May 17th, 2012. This event provides investors, entrepreneurs and other professionals with a full day of networking and deal making.
For more information and an application to present please visit, www.brightbuffaloniagara.com. Applications to present must be submitted by April 2, 2012. |
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Buffalo Business for Sale
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Buffalo metal fabricating company for sale, specializing in stainless steel and custom fabrication. [read more]
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If you're planning on visiting the U.S., make it easy and utilize all the tools available to minimize your wait time at the border: The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission has a toll-free number (1-800-715-6722), website and even a Twitter feed to provide you with up-to-the-minute bridge traffic information.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Powell
Business Development Manager
cpowell@buffaloniagara.org
Buffalo Niagara Enterprise Regional Economic Development Research, Marketing & Business Attraction 665 Main Street, Suite 200 Buffalo, New York 14203
(716) 541-1740 (phone)
1-800-916-9073 (toll-free)
(716) 842-1724 (fax) |
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Buffalo Niagara ::
Where Life Works | |
"Having grown up on Long Island and lived in several places after grad school at Canisius (Los Angeles, Philadelphia, L.I.), I always hoped we'd end up back here. And we did! We could never have been able to own a home (like the one we have) or enjoy the lifestyle we have here, if we had settled in any of those other areas. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to raise my two sons here in the Buffalo Niagara region."
- Patti Burns, Teacher of the Hearing Impaired, Erie I BOCES
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