New state funding will allow nonprofit groups in the Western New York region to train employees, expand access to the arts and expand employment opportunities for the clients they serve.

Nearly a dozen projects by nonprofit organizations were included among 58 projects selected by the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council. A total of $52.8 million was allocated to the Western New York region by the state-run Regional Economic Development Council, part of $738 million allocated statewide.

Business First by Tracey Drury, Buffalo Business First Reporter Date: Friday, December 21, 2012, 9:42am EST

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