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Lewis County IDA, Chamber seek input on possible merger
LOWVILLE , N.Y.— A possible merger is on the minds of officials involved with the Lewis County Industrial Development Agency (LCIDA) and the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce. The organizations say a combination would consolidate services, resources, and staff under one umbrella organization. Those interested in providing feedback on the proposed merger can visit: https://naturallylewis.com/news/merger. […]
VIEWPOINT: Getting Back to Business: 6 Tips to Boost Brand Loyalty & Trust
As businesses slowly return from more than two years of uncertainty, entrepreneurs are finding that their brands have been impacted. Internal organizational changes have affected workflows and processes including the communication necessary to maintain relationships. Shifts in the marketplace have altered consumer behavior and perception. Customer and audience relationships have become strained. With the stress
Report: 53% of N.Y. small firms worried about closing this year due to inflation
A recent survey report finds 53 percent of small businesses in New York state expressed concern that if inflationary trends don’t improve, they could shutter by year’s end. That’s the third-highest rate of worry among the 50 states, with only small firms in Illinois and Colorado more concerned (54 percent each), Nationally, 47 percent of U.S.–based small
N.Y. manufacturing index plunges on sharp decline in orders, shipments
A large drop in both orders and shipments were among the factors contributing to a 42-point decline to -31.3 in the general business-conditions index of the August Empire State Manufacturing Survey. It represents the second-largest monthly decline in the index on record, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said. The August reading — based on
New York manufacturing index plummets in August, posting second largest monthly decline
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell 42 points in August to -31.3, the second-largest monthly decline in the index on record. The
Menter Ambulance wins Business Excellence Award from Operation Oswego County
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Operation Oswego County (OOC) recently recognized an Oswego County ambulance company for business success. OOC, at its June 16 annual meeting, presented its Business Excellence Award for 2022 to Fulton–based Menter Ambulance in recognition and appreciation for demonstrating outstanding leadership, adaptation, and commitment in operating and expanding as a private ambulance service
All Central New York regions post job gains in past year
Central New York’s metro areas generated job growth ranging from 2 percent to nearly 7 percent in the last year, according to New York State Department of Labor data. The Syracuse region gained 10,400 total nonfarm jobs in June of this year compared to a year ago, a gain of 3.5 percent. Elsewhere, the Utica–Rome metro
DeWitt office building containing pediatric dentistry is sold for $650,000
DeWITT, N.Y. — The office building in DeWitt that is home to the pediatric dental practice Little Jaws Big Smiles was recently sold. An entity called TCCT Realty, LLC bought the more than 3,700-square-foot structure located on 0.62 acres at 4605 E. Genesee St. for $650,000. Michael Kalet from Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company helped
Walsh named director of Hartwick’s Griffiths Center
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Hartwick College has selected Michael Walsh as the new director of the Griffiths Center for Collaboration and Innovation (GCCI). He will begin his appointment in late August. As GCCI director, Walsh will lead and advance a culture of collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship at the college. He will report directly to President Darren
Teams from Canada, U.K. among five selected for Genius NY competition at Tech Garden
SYRACUSE — The five companies selected for the sixth round of Genius NY at the Tech Garden in Syracuse will begin their work “in the coming weeks.” They will participate in the incubator’s business workshops, events, resource pool, and mentoring, per Empire State Development’s Aug. 9 announcement. Genius NY is described as the “world’s largest
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