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Citizens Business Conditions Index bounces back in Q1
The national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI) rose to 53.9 in the first quarter, “reflecting continued strength in the labor market, more new business openings and positive corporate revenue trends.” The CBCI had dipped below 50 during the fourth quarter of last year and the bounce-back during the first quarter “signaled a return to positive […]

CenterState CEO annual meeting includes business awards, speakers
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Mower, American Fashion Network, and Collins Barber & Beauty Shop were among the organizations recognized with awards during CenterState CEO’s annual meeting

Old Forge resort plans May hiring events
OLD FORGE, N.Y. — Water Safari Resort in Old Forge is offering instant interview sessions on May 6 and May 13 from 9 a.m. to

Micron official calls upcoming Clay semiconductor campus “big bet” for company, region
April Arnzen, chief people officer at the Boise, Idaho–based Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU), on Wednesday spoke to area business leaders at CenterState CEO’s annual

Greek Peak plans $1 million in improvement projects ahead of next ski season
VIRGIL, N.Y. — Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Cortland County has announced nearly $1 million in ski-side improvement projects for the 2023-24 season, which will

Miss Prissy’s to move from Salt City Market to a new location on South Warren Street
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Miss Prissy’s, one of the eight original tenants of the Salt City Market, has signed a lease for its future storefront at

Oneida’s Wahta Maple Farm syrup now available
VERONA, N.Y. — The first batch of maple syrup produced for the Oneida Indian Nation’s new Wahta Maple Farm business enterprise is available for purchase.

Women’s Opportunity Center in Ithaca launches mentorship program
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Women’s Opportunity Center (WOC) is starting a new startup business mentorship program for women wishing to advance their home business, start

N.Y. manufacturing activity grew for the first time in 5 months
Improvements in orders and shipments were among the factors as the general business-conditions index of the monthly Empire State Manufacturing Survey jumped 35 points in April to 10.8. The general business-conditions index is the monthly gauge of New York’s manufacturing industry. The index had fallen 19 points in March to -24.6. The April reading —

Siena: Upstate consumer sentiment dips in Q1
Statewide sentiment hits 21-month high Consumer sentiment in upstate New York was measured at 64.6 in the first quarter of 2023, down 0.9 points from the last reading of 65.5 in the fourth quarter of 2022. That’s according to the latest quarterly survey of upstate and statewide consumer sentiment that the Siena College Research Institute (SRI)
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