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CNY regions post lower jobless rates, add jobs in October
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira regions fell in October compared to a year ago as the regions continued to recover from the impact of layoffs in the COVID-19 pandemic. The figures are part of the latest New York State Department of Labor data released Nov. 23. In addition, the Syracuse, […]
Tompkins Chamber, CVB plan to move to new space next spring
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and Ithaca/Tompkins Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) have chosen their next space for operations and it’s located on Ithaca’s west side. The chamber’s board of directors and executive leadership say the organization will be moving its offices to 124 Brindley St., within the Aeroplane Factory campus,
Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce announces OsweGo campaign for small businesses
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GOFCC) on Monday announced its OsweGo campaign which seeks to promote small and local businesses throughout
New York farms forecast to have produced nearly 17 million bushels of soybeans this year
New York soybean production is projected to have increased 6.6 percent to 16.96 million bushels in 2021 from 15.91 million bushels last year, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) New York Field Office recently reported. Based on conditions as of Nov. 1, the total yield is forecast to average a record-high 53 bushels per acre this
Onondaga County hotel occupancy leaps almost 40 percent in October
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County hotels generated a big increase in guests in October compared to the same month in 2020 as the lodging industry continued to bounce back from the pandemic, per a recent report. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county jumped 39.5 percent to 58.6
Corn production in New York rose over 8 percent this year
New York farms are forecast to have produced 85 million bushels of corn for grain this year, up 8.3 percent from 78.5 million bushels in 2020. That’s according to a recent USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) New York Field Office forecast, based on conditions as of Nov. 1. The estimated corn production was up
Syracuse lays out rules for winter outdoor dining
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse has recently issued some requirements for restaurants and bars to “safely and comfortably” serve customers outdoors during the winter months. Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on Nov. 15 announced the release of an updated winter-dining guide. The city is extending the season for outdoor café seating and allowing the
Those interested in “Syracuse Surge” workforce programs have until Dec. 6 to apply
SYRACUSE — Those interested in getting involved in “Syracuse Surge”-led workforce-training and advancement programs have until Dec. 6 to apply. The programs seek to guide applicants toward in-demand, local careers in high-tech manufacturing. Programs include electrical-mechanical technician and surge-advanced manufacturing, each with opportunities for training, career exploration and networking, as well as connections to employers.
Chicago firm wins $1M grand prize in Grow-NY competition at the Oncenter
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A company based in Chicago, Illinois is the winner of the $1 million grand prize in the third round of the Grow-NY food innovation and agriculture technology business competition. Every Body Eat makes, markets, and sells food that is free from corn, sugar, and the most common 14 allergens, “so that people
MACNY partnering with Laura Thorne Consulting for workshops, online courses
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association has a new partnership with Laura Thorne Consulting of Syracuse. Thorne has joined the organization as a partner consultant. In her role, Thorne will help with MACNY’s expansion of workshops and coaching, consulting directly with MACNY members, and support the creation of on-demand online courses. She’ll provide training,
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