They are the big-ticket projects – all $100 million or more – that garner attention, some more than others.
They range from traditional manufacturing such as Sumitomo Rubber's $120 million renovation and expansion of the Town of Tonawanda tire plant to a new Buffalo Bills stadium in Orchard Park.
While the bulk of the region is dominated by projects with smaller price tags, the number of larger projects is a trend, development officials say.
“I call it a sign that investors are more confident…