business

North Country news giant John Johnson Jr. steps down from Watertown Daily-Times

Joanna Richards — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:47:54 +0000

After a long career devoted to documenting – and shaping – North Country life, John Johnson Jr. is far from calling it quits. But he is stepping down from daily oversight at the Watertown Daily Times and its parent company, Johnson Newspapers, helping to make way for a new generation of family leadership.

'Buy local' promoter will hold local economy summit in Syracuse

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:24:00 +0000

A promoter of the buy local movement in Syracuse will hold a regional summit next month to promote local business and encourage entrepreneurs to set up shop.

Tech industry calls STEM jobs report flawed

Ryan Delaney — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:34:00 +0000

A recent report claiming there are enough qualified Americans to work in the tech industry without expanding current work visa programs, has drawn criticism.

Business lines up against proposed border crossing fee

Ryan Delaney — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:22:08 +0000

Business leaders are joining with several New York members of Congress who oppose the idea of introducing a fee for visitors crossing the border into the U.S., citing the importance of Canadians to upstate New York’s economy.

Home rule fracking decision challenged in Avon

Kate O'Connell — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:03:46 +0000

Gas and Oil producer Lenape Resources has filed a note of appeal as part of an attempt to overturn a court decision made in March that allowed the town of Avon to maintain its moratorium on fracking. This is the third case of this kind in upstate New York.

Going green still a challenge for area businesses, governments

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:16:48 +0000

Central New York has a lot to be proud of when it comes to going green. That was the message at the Greening USA annual meeting in Syracuse yesterday. But there are still challenges when it comes to making the investment in green energy.

Kodak reaches potential deal to sell document imaging business

Kate O'Connell — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:02:33 +0000

Kodak is hoping to sell its document imaging business for $210 million. The company has reached a tentative deal with Brother Industries that would see them take over operation of the portfolio of scanners, capture software and services.

Gillibrand holds small business listening tour with SBA

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:36:02 +0000

New York's junior senator and the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration swung through upstate New York Monday to hold a series of roundtable talks with small business owners and economic development officials.

Syracuse council will rework "Ban the Box" legislation

Ryan Delaney — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:20:44 +0000

The Syracuse Common Council has temporarily pulled the "Ban the Box" legislation in order to conduct more public outreach and rework the legislation.

Gillibrand introduces bill to boost high-tech manufacturing

Ashley Hassett — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:41:06 +0000

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced a bill intended to boost high-tech manufacturing. The Democrat from New York visited the Harper International company outside Buffalo to discuss the Made in America Manufacturing Act, which is her first bill to go before the new Congress.

Businesses bypassed by new I-81 connector road have mixed reactions

Joanna Richards — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:55:53 +0000

Until recently, the only way to drive between Route 11 and Interstate 81 near Fort Drum was a two-lane road, Route 342. As the Army base grew, local businesses flocked there to serve the increasing traffic. But the state built an $87 million bypass to ease traffic and give military vehicles a direct route to Fort Drum’s main gate. I-781, as it’s known, opened last December. Local shop owners have had mixed reactions to the new road.

"Ban the Box" employment proposal controversial

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:05:00 +0000

The Syracuse Common Council is considering legislation that would prohibit businesses from screening prospective job applicants about their history of criminal convictions, early on in the hiring process. It's a concept meant to stop discrimination against potential employees with a criminal record.

Minimum Wage Hike Stands Better Chance in 2013

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:58:00 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo has proposed raising the minimum wage as part of his budget plan, even though the increase would not cost New York State any money. That tactic might make it easier for the proposal to become law.

Maffei listening tour focuses on area businesses

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:20:18 +0000

Syracuse-area Rep. Dan Maffei is getting reacquainted with central New York voters. The first of a series of listening tours this week focused on business in the new 24th Congressional District.

Central New York's 2013 economy may be "instant replay" of 2012

Ryan Delaney — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:52:03 +0000

The main economic booster engine for central New York is predicting economic growth in the region in 2013 will look a lot like last year.

Survey: upstate businesses less optimistic about economy in 2013

Ryan Delaney — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:48:00 +0000

Business executives from across upstate New York are less confident about the economy going into 2013, an annual survey has found.

Research credit extension could be a double-edged sword

Kate O'Connell — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:16:23 +0000

Tuesday’s fiscal cliff package included extensions to a range of business-related tax credits, including one aimed at supporting research and development. Although Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse have some of the most active R & D economies in the country, experts say the deal could be a double-edged sword for upstate New York.

Kodak patent buyers include Google, Apple and Microsoft

Kate O'Connell — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:35:15 +0000

Kodak has reached an agreement for the sale of their digital patent portfolio. Under the agreement, the company will receive $525 million for the imaging patents from Intellectual Ventures, a major holder of US patents, and a group of 12 licensees.

North side hookah lounge will not be allowed to reopen

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:39:00 +0000

A hookah lounge on Syracuse's north side will not be reopening for a second time. The Common Council has rejected a permit for the business to do so.

New Rochester entrepreneurship center to open next fall

Kate O'Connell — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:20:07 +0000

Senator Charles Schumer says a new center to open in Rochester will be a model for cities all over the state and the nation. He made the statement at the launch of the new center for urban entrepreneurship in the city.

Following the people, more stores call downtown Syracuse home

Ryan Delaney — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:44:01 +0000

Empty storefronts used to be a common site in downtown Syracuse, but now more are being leased out thanks in part to a growing demand from people to live in the city's urban center.

New store sells old cast-offs in Madison County

Ellen Abbott — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 12:00:00 +0000

There's a new place to shop in Madison County, and this new store will get its stock from an unlikely source, the county dump.

Syracuse IT firm gets state grant for training

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:30:34 +0000

A Syracuse IT firm says a state grant will help it train and add new employees.

Former Syracuse mayor Matt Driscoll visited IV4 in downtown Syracuse Monday to announce the grant. Driscoll is now the director of the New York Environmental Facilities Corporation.

The $50,000 grant is part of the money the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council secured late last year.