Posts tagged: economy
Flatlined
The Brookings Institution came out with its “Global Metro Monitor” comparing 300 of the world’s largest cities. I was … Continue reading
Rent v. Buy in Rochester
A study from Trulia shows it is cheaper to buy than rent in the 100 largest metropolitan areas of the … Continue reading
We’re Getting Raises! Or Not.
The Rochester Business Alliance came out with its annual survey asking local companies if they plan to give raises … Continue reading
State of the Rochester Worker
Some facts about Rochester workers this Labor Day from my story that aired today on 13WHAM: In 1997, 19 percent … Continue reading
Rochester Skills Gap
There are more jobs available in Rochester for people with college degrees than unemployed workers who meet the requirement, … Continue reading
Big Agribusiness in Finger Lakes
Agriculture is big business in New York State, according to a state comptroller’s report. The state has 36,300 farms that produced … Continue reading
“Silicon Valley of Yogurt”
It was the first ever Yogurt Summit in the state that produces 70 percent of the nation’s Greek yogurt. Two … Continue reading
Mother of All Rankings
CEO for Cities ranked the country’s 51 largest metro areas on connections, innovation, talent and distinctiveness. The exhaustive rankings … Continue reading
Manufacturing Important Here
A new report from Brookings Institution found manufacturing is slowly gaining in Rochester after years of decline. We care … Continue reading
