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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

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