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Having already acted to ward off a potential catastrophic collapse of the global economy, the Federal Reserve is now focused on ensuring a rebound of the U.S. economy once the coronavirus pandemic subsides. The vast array of aid packages already ...

While many businesses struggle through the COVID-19 pandemic, L3Harris Technologies Inc. has experienced a number of recent wins, including new contracts, investments and support of small business suppliers. The manufacturer, which has its Communications Systems and Space and Airborne Systems ...

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Unshackle Upstate, the non-partisan, pro-taxpayer coalition that advocates for Upstate New York job creators and taxpayers, last week submitted testimony to the New York State Joint Legislative hearing on COVID-19’s impact on small businesses proposing a number of immediate actions ...

Health care and entertainment are among the many sectors of the economy that will require financial help as Congress considers another round of emergency funding to offset the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. But legislators also may consider a legal ...

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous local businesses have stepped up to help each other and the underserved population in Rochester. DiBella’s Old Fashioned Submarines Inc. has donated more than $365,000 to food banks in more than a ...

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It was the kind of news that made Bills Mafia members want to shout and cannon-ball onto a table. Even if it meant doing so from the solitude of their homes rather than off RV roofs at crowded tailgate parties ...

“I learned years ago that if I wanted something from my boss I had to catch him in the right mood. But now with everything on Zoom, it’s hard to tell.  I could put more questions and issues into email, ...

Many businesses in upstate New York that have been hit hard by COVID-19 are eager to get back to work. While a COVID-19 vaccine is currently in the trial stage, it is unlikely that it will be available to the ...

Local government and education officials, their revenue streams choked off by the economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic, warned that significant cuts to public safety, social service programs and teachers are looming if Congress does not provide relief. “We ...

Despite many customers facing cashflow problems because of COVID-19, some local banks are seeing their expertise with Small Business Administration loans attract new customers. Philip Pecora, president & CEO of Genesee Regional Bank, says that his community bank already was ...

At first thought, it might seem we like we need to reimagine every aspect of our workplaces as we plan and prepare to phase back into business as the pandemic restrictions are loosened. But really, though there will be many ...

Scaling down conference room capacity, installing touchless sensors and increasing the height of work-station dividers are among the practical applications businesses should consider as they move closer to reopening. Ensuring every precaution is taken to protect employees and visitors from ...

The Rochester Professional Consultants Network plans to host a Business Drop-In Clinic next month for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The clinic will be held online via Zoom. RPCN will hold the clinic on June 1 as a ...

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Certain portions of the local economy have permission to fire back up operations today, but that doesn’t mean the next phase will automatically begin in 14 days. Phase 1 of reopening the Finger Lakes Region began at 12:01 a.m. for ...

The Urban League of Rochester N.Y. Inc. has been selected to administer a $100,000 small business stabilization fund provided by the KeyBank Business Boost & Build Program powered by JumpStart. The Small Business Relief and Retooling Grant Program will support ...

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