[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 24, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E205]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING BUFFALO MANUFACTURING WORKS FOR RECEIVING THE INNOVATION AWARD 
                  FROM THE AMHERST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 24, 2016

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Buffalo Manufacturing 
Works as the Amherst Chamber of Commerce presents the organization with 
the Innovation Award. Their cooperative and supportive mission plays an 
important role in bolstering Western New York's manufacturing 
community.
   Buffalo Manufacturing Works is a collaborative organization that 
exists to serve the needs of the Buffalo Niagara manufacturing 
community. Previously known as the Buffalo Niagara Institute for 
Advanced Manufacturing Competitiveness, it was established with $45 
million from the Buffalo Billion Investment Plan.
   Working with their operational partner EWI, Buffalo Manufacturing 
Works has met with over 150 local manufacturers and business officials 
to gather input and develop a shared vision. A critical piece of their 
model is the Buffalo Manufacturing Works Founders Council, a dedicated 
group of local manufacturing companies that represent the industry and 
focus on fostering long-term sustainability.
   Buffalo Manufacturing Works enables local manufacturers and 
businesses to grow and develop through a strong network of support from 
industry, research, and academic partners. Their partners include the 
University at Buffalo for fundamental research, Insyte Consulting for 
process excellence, EWI applied research and development, and the World 
Trade Center Buffalo Niagara for market expansion.
   In addition, Buffalo Manufacturing Works provides insight into 
workforce development practices to companies. To help companies 
manufacture products in the most efficient way possible, the 
organization also develops its own new technologies.
   Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a few moments to recognize 
Buffalo Manufacturing Works as they receive the Innovation Award from 
the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. I wish the organization continued 
success and commend their commitment to building a strong present and 
future for Western New York's economy.

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