Ingram Micro Brings 1,200 Employees to New Downtown Buffalo Office

Global tech services company invests $15 million in state-of-the-art workspace in Genesee Tower

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:12pm

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A miniature, stylized 3D digital illustration depicting a modern, vibrant office environment inside Genesee Tower, with colorful workspaces, a fitness center, and bustling activity, conceptually representing Ingram Micro's new collaborative workspace in downtown Buffalo.Ingram Micro's new state-of-the-art office in downtown Buffalo brings energy and amenities to revitalize the city's business district.Buffalo Today

Ingram Micro, a global technology services company, has opened a new $15 million office in downtown Buffalo, bringing over 1,200 employees from its previous location in Williamsville. The new office, located in Genesee Tower, features modern amenities like a 24/7 fitness center, covered parking, and two restaurants, providing a significantly upgraded workspace for the company's associates.

Why it matters

Ingram Micro's move to downtown Buffalo is seen as a major boost for the city's business district, as it not only brings more employees but also an influx of visitors, including thousands of the company's vendor partners and customers who will need to stay, eat, and play in Buffalo. This investment is expected to energize downtown and showcase the city's ongoing revitalization efforts.

The details

Ingram Micro invested $15 million to transform offices at 257 West Genesee Street, inside Genesee Tower, into a modern collaborative workspace. The new office features state-of-the-art amenities such as a 24/7 fitness center, covered parking, and two restaurants, providing a significantly upgraded experience for the company's 1,200 associates. The move brings Ingram Micro's employees from its previous location in Williamsville to the heart of downtown Buffalo.

  • Ingram Micro cut the ribbon on the new office on Monday, April 13, 2026.
  • Over 700 Ingram Micro employees moved into the new offices on Monday, with the rest expected to arrive on Tuesday.

The players

Ingram Micro

A global technology services company that has invested $15 million to open a new state-of-the-art office in downtown Buffalo, bringing over 1,200 employees from its previous location in Williamsville.

William Brandel

An executive vice president for Ingram Micro who oversees North American operations and spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Buffalo office.

Ray Hall

A senior AR employee who has been with Ingram Micro for 32 years and believes the move to downtown Buffalo will provide a big boost for the city's business district.

Sean Ryan

The Mayor of Buffalo, who said Ingram Micro's investment is meaningful, not only bringing more employees but also an influx of visitors back downtown.

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What they’re saying

“Today is probably one of the biggest events in our company's history here in Buffalo, New York.”

— William Brandel, Executive Vice President, Ingram Micro

“Downtown is, I think is where a lot of companies should be. Ingram Micro, I believe, has made the right decision coming to downtown Buffalo.”

— Ray Hall, Senior AR Employee, Ingram Micro

“It's fantastic to see this much energy and this many people back into downtown Buffalo.”

— Sean Ryan, Mayor of Buffalo

What’s next

Ingram Micro is currently occupying about half of Genesee Tower, and the company is waiting to hear back from Orion Properties on plans to lease the remainder of the building.

The takeaway

Ingram Micro's $15 million investment in a new state-of-the-art office in downtown Buffalo is a significant boost for the city's business district, bringing over 1,200 employees and an influx of visitors that will help energize the area and showcase Buffalo's ongoing revitalization efforts.