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Seattle firm acquires Ensemble Video, which originated at SU
Ensemble Video, a company that has its origins at Syracuse University (SU) in the mid-2000s, is now under the ownership of a Seattle, Washington firm. Panopto, a video-management system provider for education and enterprises, acquired Ensemble Video in a deal that closed on April 21. The companies didn’t disclose financial terms of their deal. For the time […]
Survey: American Workers Left Jobs for Caregiving in Pandemic
Four in 10 U.S. hiring decision-makers report that employees have left their company during the COVID-19 pandemic to care for children or other family members. That finding is from a survey conducted by the Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Data for the survey was collected between Nov. 16 and Dec. 7, 2020, among
Tri-City Hearing preps for formal opening of new office space in Vestal
VESTAL, N.Y. — Tri-City Hearing is preparing for a formal-opening event for its new, expanded office space inside the 200 Plaza Drive building in Vestal. The business has been operating in its new space since Sept. 22 of last year, Amanda VanFossen, a licensed hearing-aid dispenser, tells CNYBJ in an email. Tri-City Hearing is coordinating
Launch NY to use federal grant funding for virtual incubator program
Regional startups in Central and Western New York will now have “100 percent virtual access” to resources that can help them succeed. Buffalo–based Launch NY will use a federal grant of $750,000 toward its Rebound and Innovate program, which also involves Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement. The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the funding.
Downtown Ithaca Alliance announces six board members
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance recently announced that six individuals — four downtown Ithaca property owners and two commercial tenants — were elected to its board of directors. Downtown property owners re-elected Teri Tarshus and elected Elsa Hyde, Bryan Warren, and Emily Petrina. Tarshus serves as a representative for the Seneca Place Building
Fulton, Seneca Falls to spend their $10M DRI funding on specific community projects
Fulton will target 16 projects and Seneca Falls has focused on 13 projects as the communities move forward with their $10 million awards in the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). The projects will enhance waterfront amenities, repurpose existing buildings to develop new residential and retail spaces, and support small businesses and industry, the office of Gov.
Leaders incentivize businesses to hire youth this summer
SYRACUSE — If area businesses and nonprofits can provide teenagers and young adults with jobs and experience this summer, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon are offering funding and resources. Walsh and McMahon have asked area employers to help young people find work this summer through the City-County Summer Youth Employment
Salina firm receives NYS service-disabled veteran-owned business certification
New York Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner JoAnn Destito recently announced that a Salina landscaping and restoration business has been certified as a service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB). The New York OGS Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (DSDVBD) issued the certification to Elite Property Management & Restoration, which is located on Corkins Lane in the town
CEO FOCUS: Applications for State Regional Council Funding Now Open
The Central New York region has had remarkable success through the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) process, receiving the most funding to date out of all 10 council regions. By aligning critical projects to a clear vision for our region, this initiative has transformed our skylines and downtown districts and allowed businesses across the community to expand
Syracuse group announces NISA pro soccer club to begin play in 2022
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — A Syracuse group led by businessman Samir Belhseine on Thursday announced its application to the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) for a
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