N.Y. workers’-compensation rate to decline in 2024
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York expects employers statewide to save more than $50 million in 2024 with a reduced annual workers’-compensation assessment rate. Read More
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AIS wins $28 million cyber contract modification
ROME, N.Y. — Assured Information Security (AIS) was awarded a $28 million contract modification for full-spectrum cyber capabilities. Read More
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N.Y. manufacturing index turns positive again in November
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index bounced back into positive territory by rising 14 points to 9.1 in November, its highest reading since April. Read More
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ESD awards funding to regional incubators
New York State has awarded $125,000 in annual funding and extended designations to business incubators operating in the greater Central New York, Mohawk Valley, and Southern Tier regions. Read More
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Herkimer & Oneida County businesses win grants
ROME, N.Y. — The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties recently awarded four $5,000 grants to women-owned businesses in Herkimer and Oneida counties to support the growth and development of their businesses. Read More
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Hancock Estabrook adds trusts and estates attorney
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Hancock Estabrook, LLP recently announced that attorney Caroline M. Bertholf has joined the Syracuse–based law firm as an associate in its trusts & estates department. Read More
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KeyBank honors Syracuse–area business owner at annual Key4Women awards
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — KeyBank has honored a town of Salina business owner as its 2023 Key4Women Achieve Award winner. Read More
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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Firms from Ithaca and Poughkeepsie, two from Ontario, and companies from Georgia and the United Kingdom won prize money in this year’s Grow-NY business competition. Read More
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People news: M.A. Polce promotes Figueroa
ROME, N.Y. — M.A. Polce, a managed IT and cybersecurity-services provider, has announced the promotion of Javier Figueroa to the role of cyber and information security services manager. Read More
Opinion
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OPINION: Shop Local and Support Your Community this Holiday Season Small businesses are the backbone of New York’s communities and one of the most important elements of our state’s economy. Read More
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OPINION: We can fix our broken politics Americans are fed up with politics. That’s the obvious conclusion of a recent survey by the Pew Research Center, which found many of us have “unrelentingly negative” views of politics and elected officials. Read More
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OPINION: Clean Slate Act is Another Step Back for Public Safety In NYS Nearly every public poll conducted in recent years has reflected a similar sentiment: crime is a significant problem in New York state. Read More
Business Mentors
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VIEWPOINT: Preparing for Tax Season & Your Future With tax season upon us, business owners are hyper-focused on making sure their filing is correct. While this is incredibly important, many business owners are missing out on an ideal opportunity to plan financially, for next year and beyond. Read More -
Ask Rusty: Can I Voluntarily Suspend My SS Payments? Dear Rusty: My wife retired in 2015 and is receiving Social Security (SS). I am past my full retirement age, and I still work. Read More
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VIEWPOINT: 7 tips for choosing your health benefits in 2024 As inflation in the U.S. remains high, you may be looking to adjust your lifestyle and spending habits. But when it comes to health care, it’s important to keep your budget and well-being in mind. Read More
People on the Move
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Indium Corp. updates technical-services team CLINTON, N.Y. — Indium Corporation recently made some key updates to its technical-services team. Read More
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AMY L. BRODERICK AMY L. BRODERICK, CPA has been promoted to manager at Grossman St. Amour CPAs PLLC. Read More -
MELINDA DERMODY Syracuse University Libraries recently promoted MELINDA DERMODY to associate dean for academic success, after she successfully filled the role in an interim capacity for more than a year. Read More