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VIEWPOINT: Businesses were unwilling to change but now they can see 20/20 in 2021
Many business leaders say that change is a good thing, until it is hoisted upon them and they must decide to change or die. I’m a little tired of hearing the term “new normal,” but the economy, the way we do business, and the way we will do life have changed forever; therefore, it might be time […]
VIEWPOINT: 5 Ways Small Businesses Can Grow in 2021 After Emerging From Disruption
The pandemic made 2020 a difficult year for many small businesses, as many closed permanently. But other small companies had success despite the surge in outbreaks and are hoping to build on those achievements in 2021. How can they keep their momentum going, and what can other businesses learn from their struggles to navigate the challenges of
Survey: service firms in N.Y., nearby states expecting improvement later this year
Firms operating in the service sector in New York, northern New Jersey, and southwestern Connecticut are looking for improvement as 2021 moves along. That’s according to a monthly survey of business leaders that the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released on Jan. 16. The index for future business activity rose 17 points to 21.6,
VIEWPOINT: Taking Care of Yourself & Seeking Care Safely During COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases continue to be elevated around the country, people may be considering skipping visits to the doctor to reduce risk of exposure to the virus. But the decision to delay preventive screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies, along with annual wellness visits, could have serious health consequences, particularly for older adults. According to the Centers for
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — The Winter Design Challenge Grant Program developed by the Lewis County Development Corporation (LCDC) recently announced a second round of funding awarded to organizations in the county. During the pandemic, businesses have been forced to think creatively and prepare for the winter season, taking into consideration the safety of their staff and
Adirondack Railroad announces four new board members
UTICA, N.Y. — The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society (ARPS), the Utica–based nonprofit organization that operates the Adirondack Railroad, on Jan. 7 announced four new board members. Longtime supporters John Taibi, Neal Baumann, Lani Ulrich, and Steve Potter were all appointed during the organization’s annual meeting in December. Here is some information about each individual: • aibi,
New York corn production fell 7 percent in 2020, USDA reports
New York farms produced almost 80.1 million bushels of corn for grain in 2020, down 7 percent from 86.1 million bushels in 2019, according to a USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service crop-production summary issued on Jan. 12. The Empire State production amount for 2020 was substantially below prior USDA forecasts released in recent months. New
Hampton Inn by Hilton – Verona readies for opening in March
VERONA, N.Y. — The new Hampton Inn by Hilton – Verona and its general manager (GM) are preparing for the hotel’s upcoming opening as construction work heads into the final stretch. The Hampton Inn by Hilton, a 110-room hotel, is located at 5186 Route 365, at the entrance to the Turning Stone Resort Casino. It
How the SBA’s new round of PPP loans works
It started with community financial institutions The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S. Treasury Department on Jan. 11 reopened the loan portal for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the forgivable-loan initiative that seeks to help small companies survive the economic dislocations of the COVID-19 pandemic. This round of the PPP authorizes up to $284 billion toward
SUNY helps USNCC with education program for sailors
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras and Randi Cosentino, president of USNCC, made the joint announcement. SUNY’s inaugural class of nearly 130 students will enroll in the Naval Leadership and Ethics course as well as the Introduction to Literature, Introduction to College Writing, and Contemporary Mathematics courses for the spring term at SUNY Empire State College. Citing
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