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Madison County small-business summit set for Jan. 10
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — The Madison County Rural Equity Group is hosting a small-business summit on Jan. 10 at SUNY Morrisville’s Charlton Hall from 10 a.m.-3
People news: Former Crouse CEO Boynton joins Pyramid Brokerage Company
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Cushman & Wakefield / Pyramid Brokerage Company has announced that Kimberly Boynton has joined its Syracuse office as a commercial real-estate agent.
Generations Bank names new president and CEO
Seneca Falls–based Generations Bank on Tuesday announced the appointment of Angela Krezmer as its new president and CEO. The bank had appointed Krezmer as the
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Crest Cadillac, Crest Acura prep for EVs, hiring technicians
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Both Crest Cadillac and Crest Acura are “moving towards a battery-electric future.” That’s according to Jim Barr, VP/executive manager of Crest Cadillac, who says the dealerships have invested in the infrastructure to support that endeavor. “Specifically investment in equipment such as chargers but also in terms of special tools, special training of
Most CNY subregions generate slight job growth in last year
The Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, and Ithaca sub-regions of our 16-county Central New York coverage area produced job growth ranging from 0.2 percent to 1.6 percent between October 2022 and this past October. At the same time, the Elmira area posted no change in jobs in the 12-month period. That’s according to the latest
D5 Consulting says DEI training is key to workplace culture
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training might not be on every employer’s to-do list, but it should be, according to a Binghamton–area consulting firm that offers a variety of trainings. Diversity, equity, and inclusion, at its heart, means appreciating and valuing individual differences and unique attributes including ethnicity, gender, age, and more,
Launch NY to use $1M MetLife investment to promote upstate entrepreneurship
“MetLife Foundation’s investment enables us to create opportunities for talented entrepreneurs who will encourage growth and economic prosperity in Upstate New York,” Marnie LaVigne, president and CEO of Launch NY, said in the MetLife release. “We value their commitment to the region and look forward to building on our successful partnership.” MetLife Foundation says its
VIEWPOINT: 10 Make or Break Lessons Every Entrepreneur Should Consider
We [recently] celebrated entrepreneurs with National Entrepreneurs Day on Nov. 25. This [marked] an excellent time for entrepreneurs around the country to take a moment to reflect, appreciate, and celebrate. While they get caught up in the daily life of what it takes to start a business and keep it running, it’s essential also to
Grow-NY recognizes firms from Ithaca, Poughkeepsie, and beyond
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — This year’s Grow-NY business competition awarded prize money to businesses from Ithaca and Poughkeepsie, two from Ontario, and companies from Georgia and the United Kingdom as well. Grow-NY is focused on “enhancing the emerging” food, beverage, and agriculture innovation cluster in Central New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier. The
Onondaga Historical Association names five new board members
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga Historical Association (OHA) recently announced the following five new members of its board of directors. Marissa Cameron is a senior project coordinator at Hueber Breuer Construction, where she has worked in project coordination for more than seven years. She is involved in a number of nonprofit efforts, including Honor Flight
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