Archive: Business & Technology

Each day before leaving our homes, we protect the property within. By locking our doors, closing our windows, or activating our security systems, we go to great lengths to ensure that our homes have the necessary safeguards in place to thwart potential intruders and those who may try to steal our personal and precious belongings.

When it comes to our confidential personal information, however, many of us fail to realize that this information is readily available and able to be hacked at a moment's notice. Just like the locks on our homes protect the very livelihood we hold dear, we must take decisive action to protect ourselves and our personal information from the burdensome ramifications of a cyber attack. Although many of us are aware of the dangers that could result from sharing information with others, we often lack the knowledge that we need to protect ourselves and our families.

Alexander Deyhim, founder and CEO of ADC USA Inc., received the 2015 Financial & Business Technology Award in a special ceremony that was held in SRC Arena Syracuse NY on Thursday June 25th 2015. The Technology Innovation Awards distinguish pioneers that have developed clear visionary and transformative technology.

The Technology Innovation Awards showcase what technology companies have done to advance their projects and technology so that it can result in new high-tech manufacturing jobs to drive better efficiency and productivity as well as the outcomes and performance of an organization.

Jeff FredricksonCrown Construction has increased its workforce by nearly 25 percent to meet increasing demand for home improvement projects across the Central New York region.

The residential remodeling company, based in Dryden, has added six employees in  carpentry, roofing and sales in the past month, bringing its total workforce to 31, said Jeff Fredrickson, president and co-founder of Crown.

Buffalo, NY (June 24, 2015)—Over the last month, Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Upstate New York received 30,419 (a 57% increase from last year at this time) inquiries regarding general contractors, roofing, paving and remodeling services. BBB is warning people to be on alert for paving and roofing ploys along with other door-to-door 'deals.' If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

This is the time of year when BBB gets reports that scammers are going door-to-door with "limited time discount offers." They may offer a deal to pave the driveway today, with "asphalt left over from a job in the neighborhood" at a cut-rate price. Or, someone may knock on your door and say they see a need for exterior repairs and offer to help. These business operators may be unlicensed, unskilled, uninsured or simply out to make a quick buck and quickly disappear.

Watkins Glen, NY – The Seneca Lake Wine Trail welcomed their newest team member, Kyle Anne Pallischeck, as Marketing Communications Manager.

Pallischeck will assist in further development and implementation of a vigorous marketing and communications plan for the Seneca Lake Wine Trail in support of its member wineries.  She will directly support the existing efforts of Executive Director and Office Manager, while also executing on projects in conjunction with vision of the Trail's Marketing Committee.

The Car Quest store on the corner of Triphammer and Auburn Roads will be closing this weekend.  After being purchased the store is being relocated to the new Advance Auto Parts storefront in the Cayuga Mall next to the Party City store.  Lansing Code Enforcement Officer Lynn Day told the Town Planning Board that an auto repair business may lease the building.

Day said the business would do Repair/Paint-Body Work, and display one vehicle for resale.  He asked the Board whether it would like to review the site plan for the new business before approving it.  He suggested asking the business owner to come before the board, which will give it a chance to place conditions on the proposal.

New York's Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but estimated job gains were nearly 23,000 lower than the previous year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is DiNapoli's eighth annual report examining the performance of the state's IDAs and how these entities fulfill their mission to attract, retain and expand business within their communities.

"Although the amount of tax breaks IDAs provided to private companies noticeably increased, job gains did not keep pace," said DiNapoli. "IDAs can be an important catalyst for economic development in our state, but I urge local officials to improve their scrutiny over projects so that taxpayers know if their community is receiving promised jobs and economic benefits."

Tompkins Trust Company honored five individuals and six local non-profit organizations with 'James J. Byrnes Awards for Excellence' for their outstanding volunteer service to the community.

Eleven thousand dollars was donated to local charitable organizations from the bank's endowment fund through the Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County. The honorees each designated their $1,000 award to not-for-profit organizations of their choice.

Treleaven is now offering local craft beer in addition to its award-winning wines at the winery.

The brewery being represented at the winery is Cortland Beer Company, located in the heart of Downtown Cortland.

"It's very important to us to support local businesses in this region, and what a better and fun way to do that than by helping promote a local brewery?" Treleaven Marketing Manager, Michelle Kokot said about the menu change.  "We are always telling our customers that we have something for everyone when it comes to our wines, so we thought we should expand that to craft beer."

The Rotary Club of Ithaca is pleased to introduce five individuals who have recently joined the service club. These community members bring professional experience from the business and not-for-profit sectors and volunteer in Tompkins County. Ithaca Rotary's motto is "Service Above Self." Membership is open to all who share in this belief; new members are accepted year-round.

"The Ithaca Rotary Club is delighted to welcome these individuals," said Rotary Membership Chair Ron Provus. "Our members come from all walks of life and have a wide variety of interests to match those of Rotary. As members of Ithaca Rotary, individuals give of their time and skills to positively impact the needs of our community."

It's no secret that most men and women who suffer hair loss wish they hadn't.  Whether it's genetics or caused by an illness or medication, people feel better with a full head of hair.  Lisa' Dream Salon has just begun offering an effective hair replacement option that is unique to the area.  With the recent certification of stylists Lindsay Crampton and Katelyn Johnson the salon now offers non-surgical hair loss replacement.

"Most of the time with medicines or radiation or chemotherapy -- anything that could cause your hair loss -- 895% of the time your hair will grow back after you are done with that medication," Crampton says.  "For people with male or female pattern baldness it's not coming back.  So this is an option that is lifelong for some people."

Rosie Applications, Inc. announced Thursday that David Makar has joined Rosie as the Director of Marketing focusing on growth of the online shopping and delivery service, reporting to COO Jon Ambrose.

Makar will have oversight of the strategic direction, expansion and operation of marketing and execution services at Rosie, which has redefined the online shopping experience for customers across the US. Rosie's retailer partners set the standard for customer service by offering same day delivery and in-store pickup to their customers directly from the local stores they know and trust.