Archives for May 12, 2016

'“The guiding principle is this is an attractive market, with good employees, a solid base of functions with folks here,” she said. “We are really looking to optimize employment as we bring our two companies together. It’s really about making sure we build a better company that can serve its customers and its communities and be a great place to work for our employees.”' … [Read more...] about Downtown arena set for new name: KeyBank Center

'It will be the fourth name for the building since it opened in 1996. The name has been altered numerous times to reflect banking mergers and acquisitions. It was previously known as Marine Midland Arena and HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s First Niagara Center becoming KeyBank Center

'It's the latest name change for the downtown arena that was first called Marine Midland Arena when it opened in 1996. The name has since been altered to keep up with a series of bank mergers and takeovers.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres home arena changing names to KeyBank Center

'KeyBank is merging with First Niagara Bank and officials from KeyBank say pending approval, the Sabres will open next season in the KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about The downtown arena is getting its fourth name change