Archive: Business & Technology

The New York Animal Agriculture Coalition (NYAAC) and the American Dairy Association & Dairy Council (ADADC) will be conducting a training workshop this month to help owners of dairy farms learn how to host a successful farm tour.  The four-hour long seminar will cover all aspects of farm tours from setting the date to messaging and parking cars.  The workshop is free, includes lunch, and is scheduled for Friday, March 28 from 10:30am – 2:30pm at the Springside Inn at 6141 W. Lake Road in Auburn.  Reservations are required.

“Transparency is key in building trust with the public about our modern dairy farms,” said Jessica Ziehm, Executive Director of NYAAC, “One of the best ways to achieve that is to invite the public onto our farms to see for themselves how we care for our animals and the land.  This workshop will give farmers the knowledge, resources and confidence to organize an event or tour on their own farm, helping bridge the gap between farmer and consumer.”

Aurora, New York— The Sullivan Center for Business and Entrepreneurship at Wells College is pleased to present Entrepreneur Week, featuring a pair of highly-successful entrepreneur guest speakers and the College’s 4th Student Business Idea Competition. Wells’ student participants are currently developing their original business ideas individually or in teams; they’ll present these ideas to a panel of judges at the end of the week, competing for $5,000 in prizes. All Entrepreneur Week events are free to attend and open to the public.

Dave Brandt, head coach of the U.S. Naval Academy soccer team, will kick off the week by discussing entrepreneurship, the liberal arts and following your passion at 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, in the Chapel of Main Building on the Wells campus. Brandt became an entrepreneur in order to follow his own passion, building a successful business in addition to his remarkable coaching career. His unique approach has resulted in his teams winning six NCAA National Championships and having the longest win streak in the nation. As a result, Brandt has been named four-time NSCAA Coach of the Year.

The expansion of the Cayuga Center for Wound Healing now located in their new unit near the main entrance at Cayuga Medical Center, brings the community state-of-the-art treatment and protocols to treat chronic wounds including two hyperbaric chambers for oxygen therapy, negative pressure therapies, bioengineered tissues and biosynthetics.  Patients may also have the opportunity to participate in clinical trials and multi-center studies.

The facility features two state-of-the-art hyperbaric oxygen chambers, outfitted with flat screen TVs and premium sound systems for patient enjoyment during treatments. Whether they prefer to watch television, a DVD, or listen to a CD, patients can relax while 100 percent oxygen speeds the healing of their wounds.

Taxpayers making $58,000 or less – nearly 100 million taxpayers nationwide – can prepare and file their taxes online for free.  The Free File program is open to all constituents with a 2013 Adjusted Gross Income of $58,000 or less. Qualified individuals can visit www.IRS.gov/freefile to prepare and e-file their federal tax returns at no cost.

“With a tax code of more than 70,000 pages, any assistance at tax time to help navigate the code is welcome,” Congressman Tom Reed said. “I encourage constituents to visit the website and take advantage of the step-by-step free preparation and filing help. Free File saves time and empowers taxpayers to file their own returns. Importantly, the program keeps money in the pockets of hardworking families and doesn’t cost taxpayer dollars to facilitate.”

The Cayuga Radio Group has closed on the purchase of radio stations Z 95.5 (WFIZ-FM) along with Classic Hits 107.7FM.

“These are outstanding radio stations that are very well respected in Ithaca and the surrounding region.  They have, and continue to represent our airwaves well, and are enjoyed by thousands of listeners each and every day,” said Chet Osadchey, VP/GM of the Cayuga Radio Group.  “We are excited to have the morning team of “Gabe & Harper” and night time superstar “Bentley” joining our line-up of Cayuga Radio on-air personalities.

Two Ithaca-based businesses have been recognized by the Chamber of Commerce and Tompkins County Solid Waste Division for reducing the amount of waste they generate.

Under the 2013 ReBusiness Chamber Challenge, businesses and organizations were encouraged to reduce their collective waste footprint by practicing the four R's - Reduce, ReUse, Recycle and ReBuy. The Challenge took place from July to December, with the award winners recognized January 30th at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Meeting.

Cornell University, Ithaca College, Tompkins Cortland Community College and Travis Hyde Properties announced plans for a downtown Ithaca business incubator.

The incubator will be in the Carey Building, 314 E. State/Martin Luther King Jr. St. a block east of The Commons, is intended to bring rising entrepreneurs from throughout the area to downtown Ithaca to work, learn and create a thriving business hub, according to a Cornell news release.

The Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau, announced Sunday the details of the 8th annual Winter Recess 'Teachers Week,' a festival that takes place from Feb. 14-23 at locations throughout Ithaca and Tompkins County.

The event draws more than 5,000 school employees and their families to Ithaca and the Finger Lakes region during the President’s Week school break and offers a community-wide calendar of special events, retail incentives, dining promotions and lodging deals exclusively for educators.

Rep. Tom Reed’s Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act (RAMI) was recognized by the President this week as a vehicle for job creation and substantial manufacturing job growth among American manufacturers.

“It’s extremely encouraging that the President has chosen to highlight a main initiative in our office as a game-changer for manufacturing in America,” Reed said. “The next generation of innovation is right here at home and we’re ready to get it off the ground. The President’s announcement that he will work with Congress to get the bill passed and signed into law is great news for manufacturers looking to ‘make it here and sell it there’ and for training the next generation of high-tech manufacturers.”

The Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) has approved incentives for the design, construction and installation of a 250 KW combined heat, cooling and power (CHCP) system for the office wing at the South Hill Business Campus. The office wing is approximately 14% of the facility.

The $1.1 million project will reduce the cost of energy, use energy more efficiently and dramatically reduce emissions. The installation is projected to reduce grid purchases from 5,500,000 kwh to approximately 3,900,000 kwh annually. The system will use natural gas to generate electricity and use heat recovery. In year 1, this will save approximately 15,862 CO2e tons, reducing emissions 98%. This is equivalent to the emission of 2,616 cars.

Congressman Tom Reed Monday visited CUTCO Cutlery’s Olean location for a tour of the facility, a meeting with Cutco senior leadership and a town hall-style question and answer session with Cutco department heads, employees and union officials.

“There’s no better way to get a feel for the manufacturing climate than to be meeting with employees and taking the economic temperature here on the ground,” Congressman Reed said of his visit. “CUTCO is a great example of American manufacturers ‘making it here and selling it there’ and the more we know about their success and the barriers they do face, the better off Congress is at creating an environment conducive to job growth.”

International Trade Commission decision helps advance domestic manufacturing; district company Nucor to benefit Congressman Tom Reed Tuesday announced a big win for local steel manufacturers: the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will maintain the trade remedy on hot-rolled steel from China, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand and Ukraine. As a result, U.S. steel manufacturers, including Nucor Vulcraft in Chemung, will benefit from ITC protections against unfairly-traded imports.

“This is a big win for the entire United States steel industry and the jobs and industries it supports,” Congressman Reed said. “The success of our local steel manufacturers depends on our ability to create a level playing field for them. Unfair competition dumped into our U.S. market would surely mean less investment and growth from our U.S. manufacturers and I am thrilled we are taking steps to prevent that unfair activity. Today’s news is a positive for steel manufacturers, particularly district manufacturer Nucor Vulcraft in Chemung, as they will be able to continue their work to strengthen our economy.”