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Prioritize Planning

NEW YORK (AP) — Starting a small business is hard. Figuring out what to do with a small business when an owner is ready to retire can be even more difficult. Small business owners say it is best to have a plan well in advance of making a big change like ceding a business to someone ...

New Directions Honors Employees

New Directions Youth and Family Services recently honored recipients of the agency’s Milestone Years of Service awards, which recognize individuals who dedicate their careers to helping Western New York children and families receiving New Directions services. Individuals from New Directions’ southern tier programs honored during the third quarter of 2024 are: - Paula Heyl, 10 years, Youth Support Specialist - Joseph Kashmer, 5 years, Maintenance Carpenter New Directions Youth and Family Services recently honored employees with the agency’s annual “Normative Awards”, ...

Judge Decides To Strike Down Overtime Rule, Small Businesses Breathe Easier

Small business owners have had a mostly positive reaction to a judge’s decision to strike down an overtime rule that would have qualified more workers for overtime pay. On Nov. 15, a federal judge in Texas blocked a new rule from the Biden administration that would have expanded access to ...

NEW YORK (AP) — More shoppers than ever are on track to use ‘buy now, pay later’ plans this holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. The ...

Panel Discussion

Ellen Ditonto, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities business development coordinator, discussed the Retool WNY Initiative in a panel discussion on “Climate Tech Innovation and Manufacturing in New York State” as part of the New York State Innovation Summit held recently in Syracuse. The ...