Business

Packaging plays a huge role these days. They not only keep your products safe but also become an important extension of your brand image. For product based businesses, packaging is not a one time investment ... more

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield just earned national recognition for the fourth year in a row. The Rochester-based nonprofit health insurer ranked No. 67 on Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. It also placed No ... more

Hornell’s craft beer scene is losing a staple, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune, as Railhead Brewing Company prepares to close after nearly 12 years. Owners Dave Woolever and Michael McCumiskey announced the shutdown on ... more

A French textile recycler just picked Rochester for its first U.S. regeneration hub, according to RochesterFirst. Reju plans to invest nearly $400 million at Eastman Business Park and partner with Goodwill of the Finger Lakes ... more

Eastview Mall is shaking up its store lineup this spring with two new additions — and one familiar retailer on the move. Mall officials announced that Newbury Comics and Mouna Jewelers will both open at ... more

TL;DR STX Next leads for data platform engineering and AI implementation in process industries Platform vendors like IFS and AspenTech suit operators who want packaged software, not custom builds SLB and Halliburton serve super-majors; mid-market ... more

TL;DR: The Software House leads with payment infrastructure (SEPA, SWIFT) and 2-4 week deployment at 30-50% cost savings vs Western Europe Polish nearshore firms dominate with EU compliance, optimal timezone coverage, and competitive €50-€90 rates ... more

In 2026, digital life has become more convenient than ever — and at the same time, more fragile. We create files across multiple devices, store data in different locations, share documents in seconds, and rely ... more

New York’s top law enforcement official is warning residents about a fast-growing scam that starts with friendship and ends with drained bank accounts. Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert Tuesday about so-called “pig ... more

The Save A Lot grocery store in the village of Newark is closing, ending years of operation and prompting an immediate wave of concern from residents who say the loss will affect access to affordable ... more

Sen. Pam Helming toured a family-owned manufacturer in Wayne County this week, praising its growth and local impact. Helming visited Jrlon, Inc. at its headquarters in Palmyra, where she met with owners and Chief Operating ... more

Modern businesses depend on speed, accuracy, and operational transparency. In retail and service sectors, the point of sale has become a central system, connecting checkout, inventory, reporting, and customer insights in a unified platform. Today’s ... more

TL;DR: A reliable hardware design partner covers the full product lifecycle, from concept to production Certifications like ISO and accredited R&D status are the strongest indicators of delivery quality Nearshore partners offer the best balance ... more

Picket signs lined the gates of Garlock’s Palmyra facility Monday morning, as workers launched a strike, according to RochesterFirst. Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 588 organized the walkout. They’re ... more

A $30,000 grant will help Schuyler County take its business park pitch nationwide. FLX Gateway, the Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development, secured the funding from NYSEG through its Economic Development Strategic Outreach Program to ... more

A neighborhood pharmacy that’s served Ithaca for nearly a century will shut its doors next month, according to 14850.com. The Kinney Drugs on North Cayuga Street will close March 5, ending a run that began ... more

Ever tried content planning and just...gave up halfway through? It happens. Maybe it felt too rigid, or there were way too many moving pieces for your brain to handle on a Monday morning. That’s exactly ... more

In digital product design, understanding friction points is one of the clearest ways to understand conversions. For Gentenox Enterprises Limited, studying how small UX hurdles shape user behavior has been an evolving focus. From broad ... more

Short-term capital needs pop up fast. A supplier asks for a deposit, a repair bill lands, or a big order strains cash for a few weeks. You can plan for these moments without slowing the ... more

A new mental health practice has opened its doors in northern Cayuga County, aiming to expand access to counseling and holistic care. Brave North Therapy began seeing clients Jan. 2 at 2211 State Route 31 ... more

A stretch of Interstate 90 is racing toward “semiconductor superhighway” status, with 25% of America’s advanced microchips expected along the corridor within five years, according to Spectrum News 1. New York already hosts more than ... more