I had a “mountain moment” this summer. I was climbing Mount Algonquin, one of the Adirondack Mountains’ 46 High Peaks. At 5,114 feet, Algonquin is the second highest mountain in New York. It is a mou Read More
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How to Avoid Losing Customers to Competitors
Many times you hear a salesperson say, “We service the heck out of our customers. They’ll never leave us.” But then a competitor walks away with an account. No one saw it coming or knew what went wron Read More
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Cooperatives: A Trip To The Market, Together
Marketing is ideally suited for cooperative implementation among small businesses. Cost and time required are the two most obvious reasons that might make it harder for business owners to perform, hir Read More
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All work & no play can hurt you
Raise your hand if you can’t stop looking at your email when you are supposed to be on vacation. As we all become addicted to our electronic devices and constant need for instant information, are we m Read More
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7 Secret Weapons for Entrepreneurial Success
Rarely do entrepreneurs launch businesses without intending to succeed. Starting a business is more than “just business.” It’s personal, too. As business owners, we often look at our company’s ascent Read More
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4 Ways to Create a Workplace that Fosters Greatness
Check out the latest news report from Wall Street and the focus is almost always on profits and losses. How much is the market up or down? Which corporation made how much money this quarter? But in r Read More
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What Employers Need to Know About Recent Changes to New York’s Sexual-Harassment Laws
Don’t underestimate the power of a budget. On April 12, 2018, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the FY 2019 state budget, which amended and created numerous state laws designed to strengthen New York’s existin Read More
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U.S. DOL issues 2 new directives on equal employment opportunity, religious freedom
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently announced two new directives focused on ensuring equal employment opportunity and religious freedom Read More
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4 Tips for Property Owners When Graffiti Artists Strike
Although graffiti often has a negative connotation — associated with gang-related origins and vandalism — in some cases it’s viewed as legitimate art created by street artists with local or even natio Read More
Health Care & Education
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Zaehringer named deputy director of CASE at Syracuse University SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Center for Advanced Systems and Engineering (CASE) at Syracuse University has announced the hiring of Peter H. Zaehringer as deputy director. Read More -
People news: Wilcox joins St. Joseph’s Primary Care Center - West SYRACUSE, N.Y. — St. Joseph’s Health announced that Jessica Wilcox, M.D. has joined its St. Joseph’s Primary Care Center - West in Syracuse, where she will provide a range of family medicine services. Read More -
OCC announces donation to help selected students attend school tuition-free ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) will use a $250,000 donation from the Lillian Slutzker Foundation to pay for endowed scholarships “which are rare at community colleges.” Read More
Construction, Design & Real Estate
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Construction begins on nearly $25M expansion project at Ithaca airport, with name change coming ITHACA, N.Y. — Construction has started on the $24.7 million expansion of the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, an effort that will conclude with a facility name change to Ithaca Tompkins International Airport. Read More -
State completes $6M waterfront environmental education center at Green Lakes State Park MANLIUS, N.Y. — Crews have completed a $6 million “makeover” of the Green Lakes State Park waterfront, including a new year-round environmental-education center. Read More -
Syracuse Chiefs to become Syracuse Mets, $26 million in stadium renovations planned SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Chiefs will become the Syracuse Mets when they begin play as the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets in 2019. Read More
Manufacturing & Engineering
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Eight regional companies among 18 finalists for FuzeHub’s commercialization competition in Albany ALBANY, N.Y. — Eight regional companies are among the finalists for FuzeHub’s upcoming commercialization competition in which seven companies will win a total of $350,000. Read More -
Ultralife wins $8.3 million communications systems contract NEWARK, N.Y. — Ultralife Corp. (NASDAQ: ULBI), a Wayne County–based maker of batteries and communications systems, announced it has been awarded an $8.3 million contract. Read More -
SUNY Poly holds Manufacturing Day Expo MARCY, N.Y. — Manufacturers and businesses from across New York state attended SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s (SUNY Poly) Manufacturing Day Expo this past Friday. Read More