Buffalo, NY (WBEN Newsroom)  -- The New York Power Authority has announced a number of low cost power allocations which are slated to bring hundreds of new jobs to the region. The largest project involves a $200 million solar panel manufacturing plant in Western New York that would create 175 permanent jobs. California-based Sunworks Solar Power LLC hasn’t closed on a site yet, but construction could begin in 2010 with a completion date the following year. NYPA also crafted deals for Globe Specialty Metals, Precision Electro Minerals and the Great Lakes Offshore Wind project. Those deals are expected to create over 500 more jobs locally.

 

Computer forensic company Digital Information Gathering and Investigative Technologies has finalized a cooperative agreement with Shatter I.T.

 

The newest branch of Niagara’s Choice Federal Credit Union will open in Meadowbrook Plaza this Saturday.

 

Fantastic Sam’s celebrates 35 years in business. 22 salons are operating in Western New York.

 

Crowley Webb and Associates recently picked up 10 awards at the 18^th annual National Mature Media Awards.

 

Amherst Alarm was ranked the 19^th largest residential installation security company by Security Distributing and Marketing Magazine.