When we narrow down the current COVID-19 economic situation, we’re all in the same boat. No matter who we are or what we do, getting back to doing business hinges on having customers. Whether we like Read More
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How A Transformation Mindset Positions Companies to Succeed After the Crisis
Many businesses are reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, and while some may return to business as usual once the crisis is over, others may need to alter the way they think and operate in order to surv Read More
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What Small-Business Owners Can Do to Steer their Way Through a Crisis
As the nation’s economy continues to struggle because of the impact of COVID-19, small-business owners and their leadership skills are being put to the test. They face the task of adapting to the cri Read More
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Thank you for turning to CNYBJ during this crisis
The Central New York Business Journal, a family-owned small business, has been publishing for 34 years. During that time, the business community in our region has never faced a challenge like the COVI Read More
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Pandemic Thinking: How to Keep Your Head in the (Long) Game
The COVID-19 pandemic is crippling and toppling many U.S. small businesses. Often called “the backbone of the economy,” small businesses that are managing to survive face an uncertain future. As stat Read More
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Manufacturers are Open Safely, and Ready to Spur Our Economic Revival
Essential manufacturers have been open safely since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. How? They have used their innate skills for quick process change and adaptation to create safe work environm Read More
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Knowing When You Can (or Should) Do Market Research In-House
As your organization works to recover and grow in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, it is likely that the need for market-research data will arise. Market research is an essential part of creating a ma Read More
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How COVID-19 is Reshaping Corporate Culture
The outbreak of COVID-19 is radically changing how many U.S. companies operate. Public-safety measures have closed physical offices and made remote working the norm. Travel restrictions have heighten Read More
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Opportunities in Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Crisis
In the last several weeks, we have seen the drastic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on our health, way of living, and the economy. While these times may feel uncertain, there are still many factors in y Read More
Health Care & Education
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Syracuse University outlines COVID-19 public-health framework for fall semester SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Requiring face masks, screening the entire student body to begin the semester, a contract-tracing program, and a testing site for students suspected of exposure to COVID-19. Read More -
Cornell gathering input on possible fall-semester campus reopening ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University says it is seeking feedback from its faculty on instructional planning for the autumn and input from students regarding the fall semester. Read More -
Cuomo gives the go-ahead for phase 2 reopening in CNY, four other regions NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — The Central New York, Mohawk Valley, North Country, and Southern Tier regions have received the greenlight to start the second phase of their economic reopening, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced early Friday afternoon. Read More
Construction, Design & Real Estate
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Syracuse University outlines COVID-19 public-health framework for fall semester SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Requiring face masks, screening the entire student body to begin the semester, a contract-tracing program, and a testing site for students suspected of exposure to COVID-19. Read More
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Cuomo gives the go-ahead for phase 2 reopening in CNY, four other regions NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — The Central New York, Mohawk Valley, North Country, and Southern Tier regions have received the greenlight to start the second phase of their economic reopening, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced early Friday afternoon. Read More
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Developers sought for Canastota project in state canal initiative CANASTOTA, N.Y. — Madison County is seeking developers to partner on a project to turn 160 Center St. in Canastota into a “canalside pocket neighborhood” as part of the state’s Reimagine the Canals initiative. Read More
Manufacturing & Engineering
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New York State launches $100 million small-business loan fund NEW YORK, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday announced a new $100 million working-capital loan program for small businesses and nonprofits that did not receive federal COVID-19 assistance. Read More -
Big declines in orders, shipments hampered New York manufacturing activity in May Still, manufacturers expect conditions to be better later this year A monthly gauge of New York manufacturing activity indicated the industry continues dealing with “significant declines” in orders a Read More
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ESD awards Ithaca firm $560K to produce COVID-19 respirator masks ITHACA, N.Y. — An Ithaca company will use a state grant to retool its facility for N95 respirator mask production. Read More