Category: Business

New York opened a two-day disability employment symposium Wednesday with a career fair, resource fair and assistive-technology demonstrations. The state also plans to light the Fairport Lift Bridge red, light blue and … more: New York opens disability employment symposium; Fairport bridge joins tribute

A Cornell-linked startup is testing technology that could help Finger Lakes apple growers sort fruit at harvest rather than wait for packing-house inspection. Ficio, founded by Cornell engineering graduate student Youhanna Meleka, … more: Cornell startup tests apple-sorting robots on Finger Lakes farms

Leonard's Express, the Farmington-based transportation company, has been named to a 2026 list of top workplaces for women in trucking. The Women in Trucking Association's announcement lists Leonard's Express among the companies … more: Leonard’s Express named to 2026 women-in-trucking workplace list

Black women surveyed about their food businesses often reported operating alone and relying on personal savings, according to a new report developed with Cornell University researchers. The Black Women in Food Industry … more: Cornell-linked survey finds capital gaps for Black women in food businesses

Electric trucks are seen as a possible solution for New York truck drivers struggling with volatile diesel prices. Statewide diesel costs are more than $6 a gallon, up by almost $3 … more: Electric trucks touted as shield from rising diesel costs in NY

New York will begin a new electricity infrastructure planning process at a Dec. 9 meeting, with an interim plan expected in 2027 and the first comprehensive version due by December 2029. The State … more: New York sets Dec. 9 meeting to begin long-term grid investment plan

Ontario County is opening a second round of funding to rehabilitate vacant rental housing, with nearly $1 million available for property owners seeking to return unused residential units to the market. Applications are … more: Ontario County opens nearly $1 million round to restore vacant rentals

Solstice Advanced Materials plans a $49 million expansion of its Buffalo research facility that the company and state say will create 12 jobs. The site has an existing workforce of … more: Solstice plans $49 million Buffalo research expansion, 12 new jobs

New York's Department of Financial Services marked its 15th anniversary this week by highlighting what it says are more than $765 million returned to residents over the past five years. The agency, which … more: New York financial regulator marks 15 years, cites consumer recoveries

Since March 31, 2026, the Air Force has capped SkillBridge placements at roughly 90 to 120 days, down from as many as 180, with the exact window set by a service … more: Margarita Howard and HX5 Cut Nothing From SkillBridge’s Shorter Runway

A customer approaching a new shop has a few immediate questions: Is this the right place? Is it open? Where should I go first? Good business signage answers those questions before … more: How to Choose the Right Business Sign for Your Storefront and Interior

If you want your team's email addresses to come with the web hosting you already pay for, these eight hosts include email on their cheapest plan with no trial period. ScalaHosting, Hosting.com and … more: 8 Best Web Hosts That Include Business Email With Every Plan

The former Garber Chevrolet and Subaru dealerships in Webster are operating under independent, local ownership as Parker Automotive, with longtime Rochester-area automotive executive Kevin Parker leading the business alongside his son, Brandon. The … more: Parker family takes over former Garber dealerships in Webster

A digital signage provider for a QSR chain is judged on three things a demo never shows: how prices travel from the POS, how a dark screen gets noticed, and how you … more: Choosing a Digital Signage Provider for a Restaurant Chain: The RFP Questions That Separate Vendors

An independent retailer does not need to turn every display decision into a large research project. A small, carefully planned trial can reveal whether a new visual helps customers notice the right … more: How an Independent Retailer Can Run a Useful In-Store Display Trial

A good business name can become one of your most valuable assets. It may appear on your website, products, signs, social media pages, and advertising for years. A Trademark search can … more: Trademark Search Tips Before You Build a Brand

A company's lengthy, back-and-forth explanation of its finances is not always a sign that managers are hiding bad news. In a study of more than 13,000 corporate filings, a Cornell accounting researcher found … more: Cornell study links winding financial disclosures to company turnarounds

Wall Street firms earned $45.9 billion in pretax profits during the first half of 2026, a 51.3% jump from a year earlier that has already surpassed New York City's forecast for the entire … more: Wall Street profits hit $45.9 billion in first half, raising New York tax stakes

ESL Federal Credit Union ranked 29th among 50 large companies on a 2026 national workplace list. It was the Rochester credit union's first appearance in the … more: ESL ranks 29th on 2026 financial services workplace list