Business Pulse May, 2011

	Niagara economy on right track: Minister May 12, 2011 Welland Tribune Niagara is on the right track to recover from the recession and transition from a mainly manufacturing economy to a knowledge-based one, Ontario's minister of research and innovation says. MORE

	Emerging companies tell Niagara's story May 10, 2011 Niagara Economic Development Corporation Green Energy, Bio-Products and Digital Media are driving Niagara's new economy. Get a fresh, comprehensive view of our emerging clusters in four short videos featuring some of the region's most innovative companies that are leading the charge to redefine the region. MORE

	Jobs sail into Niagara April 29, 2011 Niagara This Week In a region battered by unemployment some new jobs are sailing into port. The Seafarers' International Union (SIU) of Canada announced an initiative to hire 400 entrey-level employees on Friday at its Thorold hall. MORE

	Diamond processing plant to expand May 6, 2011 Niagara Advance The wine processing plant on Niagara Stone Road is about to expand, with a $700,000 investment from the province. MORE

	Massive boring machine 'Big Becky' emerges from under Niagara Falls May 13, 2011 The Toronto Star Big Becky, the 4,000 tonne boring machine that has been chewing her way through 10.2 kilometres of rock at Niagara Falls finally broke into daylight shortly after noon Friday, just above the Falls. MORE

	Shaw Festival acts as economic engine May 3, 2011 Buffalo Business First The Shaw Festival, besides being a major tourism driver for Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., adds significant loonies to the cash drawers of that region's restaurants, shops and hotels. MORE

	Niagara Food & Wine Expo to use Niagara Original brand April 2011 Niagara Original eNewsletter We're pleased to announce that the Niagara Food & Wine Expo (NFWE), taking place on Memorial Day weekend (May 27-29), will be using the Brand in its Expo marketing. MORE

	Falls hotel to undergo $15M facelift May 2, 2011 WIVB.com The opening of the new convention center in Niagara Falls, Ontario has apparently sparked significant investment in a local hotel. MORE

	Niagara Area Business Women's Network a growing concern April 13, 2011 Niagara This Week These ladies are getting down to business, and they are having some fun while they're at it. MORE