A solution to tricky political discussions at holiday time
Some of us face peril at Thanksgiving and Christmas. And at other times when we gather with friends and family at the dinner table or in the living room. The peril is that someone may set off a fires Read More
300-plus Economic Champions are Driving a Stronger Regional Economy
In the 15 years since I moved back to Syracuse, I have never seen the level of economic activity across industry sectors that we do today. The current macro-economic environment is strong and reflecte Read More
Investments are a sign of a Strong Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Attracting venture capital from outside the region for startup companies is critical to the success of those companies. Historically, that type of capital was hard to come by in this region. Which is Read More
Sustainable 3.5% GDP growth in Q3 should allay rate increases
The U.S. economy continues to grow at a sustainable pace and that is good news for America. The slightly cooled 3.5 percent inflation-adjusted, annualized third quarter gross domestic product (GDP) g Read More
We’re Number 1 — in taxes, regulations, and mandates
Upstate New York’s recovery from the Great Recession is the weakest of any U.S. region, according to a recent study. You can examine all the nooks of upstate’s economy. Most every one is daubed with l Read More
If You Think Our Health Care is Screwy, Try Britain’s
You likely have read or heard about the British health system. But you probably haven’t been caught in the thick of it — lying about in a big London hospital and waiting for a procedure on your heart. Read More
What Does It Mean to Be an American?
What does it actually mean to be an American? Day to day, we may not think about this much. Yet it’s a crucial question, one that each generation in this country is called upon to answer for itself. Read More
City of Syracuse Seeks Startups to Develop Innovative Solutions to Civic Challenges
Syracuse is home to some of the most innovative companies that have developed solutions and products that, quite literally, have changed the world. By tapping into this creative, solution-oriented spi Read More
Socialism and Horse Manure: There’s a Connection
Thoughts of socialism swirl about us these days. From young college kids to good-ole Bernie Sanders — and various supporters in between. Nearly half the Democrats surveyed say they like socialism. So Read More
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