Capital Region Chamber

Today is the 15th year of Small Business Saturday. It’s meant to bolster small businesses during the holidays, encouraging consumers to purchase locally. Last year, the American Express 2023 Saturday Consumer Insights Survey found that U.S. consumers who shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday spent an estimated $17 billion. Capital Region Chamber President and CEO Mark Eagan says the one day can make a difference. He spoke with WAMC’s Samantha Simmons.

On this week’s 51%, we continue our series on women in business. Capital Region restaurateur Aneesa Waheed reflects on the success of her growing restaurant chain, Tara Kitchen, and Laura Mann, vice president of business resources for the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, offers up some advice on how to start a business.

A new Siena College Research Institute poll released Thursday finds 70% of New Yorkers say inflation is either having a “very” or “somewhat” serious negative impact on their finances.

A new business survey finds employers will keep hiring in the new year, but they’re not likely to find recruiting relief.

Capital Region Congressman Paul Tonko held a telephone town hall Wednesday night with experts to answer questions about response efforts to COVID-19.Paul…