small businesses

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.

Many small businesses are hanging by a thread as they wait for another round of federal stimulus money, hoping to keep remaining employees on payroll and…

New York state is operating under a new set of metrics to determine pandemic-related shutdowns. But some, including restaurant owners, are finding Gov.…

A number of counties have been announcing various programs using federal CARES Act funding to help soften the blow from the COVID-19 pandemic. One of…

The Northeast is slowly reopening from coronavirus shutdowns, as businesses welcome back customers with safety precautions in place. One industry that we…

Many businesses in the Capital Region are struggling to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic – but there is a new grant available to help keep them…

New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul joined the Ulster County executive Thursday afternoon for a small business town hall. They took questions as…

A New York congressman has introduced a bill that would ease regulatory compliance for small businesses.Democratic 19th District Congressman Antonio…

New York U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited an employee-owned company in Rotterdam Monday, promoting legislation she says would pave the way for more…

A new study from AARP New York shows just over two-thirds of New York’s small businesses want the state to establish a privately managed retirement…