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Corey Desiderio

March 16, 2026

"We need to face the hard truths, come together and figure out policies or plans of attack that will move the needle."

President & COO Grant Loomis recently sat down with new media platform Series B(uffalo) as he prepares to transition into the CEO role following Dottie Gallagher’s retirement in June. The wide-ranging conversation touched on several topics, including:

  • What employers are currently optimistic and concerned about
  • The state of Western New York’s economy
  • Where he sees opportunities for more regional collaboration

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