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How a Buffalo business weathered a record-breaking storm

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Jan 19, 2023
Inventory loss “could have been a lot worse,” said Johanna Dominguez of Put a Plant on It. But merchants suffered as shoppers stayed home.
Vehicles sit buried in snow and abandoned in downtown Buffalo, New York, the day after Christmas. The storm's cost surpassed $1 billion.
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How the pandemic pushed this nonprofit worker to start her own businesses

by Andie Corban and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 3, 2022
In addition to her day job, Jennifer Barton of Buffalo now sells mugs and other goods she makes, plus owns a community art studio.
Jennifer Barton at her studio in Buffalo, New York.
Brandon Watson
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An economic "hope story" in Buffalo, New York

by Kai Ryssdal , Nela Richardson and Maria Hollenhorst
Oct 31, 2022
Over the past few years, pay for low-wage workers in the city has risen more than 40%, according to one analysis.
In Buffalo, there is "the sense that low-wage workers are doing better than inflation," says Nela Richardson of ADP, walking down Elmwood Avenue with "Marketplace" host Kai Ryssdal.
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The sizzling bison market in North Dakota

by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 5, 2016
A look at bison auctions and the high demand for this lean meat.
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The logistics (and costs) of moving an NFL game

by Nova Safo
Nov 21, 2014
Teams have specific needs. Not just any hotel will do. Nor will just any food.
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