Guest Commentary: Governor’s 2014 plan will not help business

By Robert J. Ellis • January 23, 2014

Tossing his “heads I win, tails you lose” coin, Governor Andrew Cuomo recently outlined his legislative agenda for 2014 that included gambling among its many economic panaceas. More importantly for...

Student business ideas rewarded in competition

By Steven Pirani, Staff Writer • December 11, 2013

Three students won the third annual Business Competition, and with it, $1,000 each to produce their ideas.

Students win big for business pitches

By Hayleigh Gowans • November 15, 2012

Four first-place winners were announced at the Second Annual Business Competition. First place winners received $5,000 to help further their business ideas.

New business adds to bar scene

By Grayson Wilkins, Staff Writer • April 10, 2012

One of the newest additions to The Commons’ business scene offers a combination of services that, its owners say, is not available elsewhere in the Ithaca area. Lot 10 Kitchen & Lounge, which occupies the space at 106 South Cayuga St. formerly leased by Delilah’s on Cayuga, opened its kitchen last week to add to…

Hotel renovations expected to stimulate business

By Lauren Mazzo, Staff Writer • April 9, 2012

The addition of a conference center and renovations at the Holiday Inn in downtown Ithaca is expected to increase activity in the area, potentially stimulating hotel and local business.

Local businesses struggle in higher winter temps

By Brittany Gilpin, Staff Writer • February 22, 2012

Higher temperatures and lower snow accumulation than normal for the Northeast region are challenging some local businesses to adapt their marketing strategies to stay relevant in the warmer weather.

An alternative pick-me-up

By James Hasson, Staff Writer • September 28, 2011

For people without a car craving a massive burger from Five Guys Burgers and Fries, or for those wishing to open their front doors to a burrito from Moe’s, the up-and-coming delivery service Ithaca To Go may be just what the delivery guy ordered.