22 Ways to Make the Right Reputation
It always comes as a shock to find out what others see us quite differently than we see ourselves. Often, it can be distressing, particularly at work. “I don’t get it. I’m not that way.” Maybe not. Bu Read More
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Overcoming Barriers to Charitable Estate Giving
Nearly 75 percent of high-net-worth individuals consider charity to be an important consideration in their financial and estate planning, according to a survey conducted in 2013 by U.S. Trust. This so Read More
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The Values of the Family-Owned Business
Family-owned businesses can excel at generating economic value by creating broad-based value for all stakeholders (not just shareholders). This includes employees, customers, and society in general. A Read More
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New York State Park Investments Continue
In recent years, New York State has made significant investments in our State parks. Specifically, additional funding has assisted in improvements at parks statewide and includes everything from playg Read More
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Focus on your Customer Service and Overall Presentation
Any business must make it a priority to focus on providing excellent customer service, along with an appealing presentation. Several years ago, I remember sitting in a sales seminar and the speaker wa Read More
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Estate and Gift Law Changes under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The new tax-reform legislation signed into law at the end of 2017 has significant estate-planning changes. The federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping tax exemption amount is now doubled to $11. Read More
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Local businesses, school children help restore Onondaga Lake
Every day, nearly 7,000 school children in 15 schools across Central New York, along with dozens of local businesses and colleges, are part of a unique effort that is restoring the environment along the western shore of Onondaga Lake. Read More
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Maple Producers Offer Farm to Table Opportunity with Maple Weekend
Our state’s unique forestry and climate — freezing nights and daytime thaws in late winter and early spring — make it perfect for maple-syrup production. By all accounts, the industry is showing signs Read More
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Old or New, Clutter Cutting Still Reigns
The debate between traditional and modern is an age-old one. We see it in architecture, fashion trends, and restaurant styles. Opposing sides either lean on the comfortably familiar or are energized a Read More
Health Care & Education
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Syracuse basketball’s Tyus Battle enters name in NBA draft SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Tyus Battle, the 6’6 sophomore guard who led Syracuse basketball in scoring this past season, has decided to enter his name in the 2018 NBA draft, the Syracuse basketball program confirmed Friday. Read More -
Admitting to falsifying records, Rome School Board member resigns, repays Gaming Commission ROME, N.Y. — Timothy Safin resigned from the Rome City School Board Tuesday after admitting to defrauding the state Gaming Commission. Read More -
Syracuse University School of Management namesake, Martin J. Whitman, dies SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Martin J. Whitman, the man for whom Syracuse University’s School of Management is named, died Monday at the age of 93. Read More
Construction, Design & Real Estate
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Roll Roll Ice Cream opens at Destiny USA SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A new shop at Destiny USA is offering a twist on ice cream. Read More -
Covey Computer Services to move to new office within Utica UTICA, N.Y. — Covey Computer Services (CoveyCS) of Utica is moving from its previous home on Genesee Street to the former GE building at 901 Broad St. in May. Read More -
People news: Cushman Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage hires Michalski SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Cushman Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company announced that Kara Michalski has joined its Syracuse office as a commercial real-estate salesperson. Read More
Manufacturing & Engineering
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SUNY Broome to use federal funding to launch aircraft-maintenance degree program BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — SUNY Broome Community College will use federal funding of $150,000 to develop an aircraft-maintenance degree program. Read More -
Anaren sold for $775 million to California circuit board maker DeWITT, N.Y. — Publicly traded TTM Technologies Inc. — of Costa Mesa, California — has purchased Anaren Inc., the company announced. Read More -
New York manufacturing index slips in April, still shows sector growth The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell seven points in April to 15.8, which “pointed to a somewhat slower pace of growth.” Read More