Recovery in Manufacturing
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant “I think COVID-19 has convinced people we need to make things in the US again.” Randy Wolken, MACNY’s president and CEO of Manufacturers Association of Central…
Only the Essentials
For The Fulton Companies, it’s all about making adjustments in the midst of pandemic storm By Lou Sorendo Successfully adapting to market conditions is certainly a priority for any business.…
Barb Belna and her daughter, Chris Belna, with their dogs, Bella (left) and Bailey. Chris Belna owns A La Carte Business Services and Arete HCM Solutions in Syracuse.
Trending: Pets in the Workplace
Small business owners say having pets in the workplace raises morale, customer engagement By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant First-time shoppers at DeVine Designs by Gail in Fulton expect to see floral…
Tax Burden We’re Still on Top
By Aaron Gifford Experts attributes high taxes in NYS to the skyrocketing cost of public education and out-of-control Medicaid spending. “The state can’t continue operating with this cost structure. There…
JC Penney’s Oswego location, which has been in operation since 1977, was spared from being shutdown in a recent round of store closures
Surviving 2020
Iconic retailer JC Penney in Oswego survived 1-2 punch of COVID-19, corporate bankruptcy. Store manager reflects on her ordeal By Lou Sorendo Why was the Oswego JC Penney spared from…
Overview of the village of Liverpool with Onondaga Lake in the background. Photo by Kenneth Sturtz.
Surge in Real Estate Market
After a few slow months, real estate market is hot again, in part thanks to low interest rates, coronavirus pandemic By Ken Sturtz John and Monica Weber decided in February…
Rise of the Renter
Region reflects national trend of shifting demographics of renters By Lou Sorendo Many of those looking for a roof over their heads are getting a new lease on life. In…
Banking Industry Meets COVID Challenges
Experts: Some trends — increased use of drive-thrus and e-banking — likely to continue By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant As with any other industry, banking changed significantly to adjust to life during…
Family Business Succession Requires Planning
Experts: Starting conversations early is important By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you’ve begun or inherited a family-owned business, you likely want to see it continue after you retire or die.…
Working from Home. Will the Trend Continue?
Business owners say better technology has enable their workforce work from home efficiently By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant During the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies figured out ways for…