IBM named Steve LaFleche as the new head of its federal business division, the U.S. Public and Federal Market. LaFleche replaces Jay Bellissimo, and comes to the job with more than three years of experience as IBM’s managing director for the State of New York. LaFleche is not new to IBM. He has been with… Continue Reading
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Virtual is the In-Person of 2021
Most in-person marketing events and conferences are pivoting to virtual gatherings as professionals continue to seek to expand their network, grow their business, and up their game. Digital marketing conferences, enable the most innovative, creative, and imaginative marketing minds to come together. When considering hosting a virtual event, it is important to remember that a… Continue Reading
Tech Insights for the New Year
The arrival of 2021 offers a moment for active and thoughtful reflection. In practically every industry and avenue, the new year is one that promises hope and renewal, optimism and opportunity. In the tech world, the next 12 months are not likely to highlight flashy new developments and gadgets. It is more likely that the… Continue Reading
Funding Boost for NY Security Company
The New York City-based, BigID, a privacy and protection technology company, has raised $70 million in Series D funding. Salesforce Ventures and Tiger Global lead the investing this cycle. Longstanding supporters of BigID, Bessemer Venture Partners, Scale Venture Partners, and Boldstart Ventures put forth additional funding. Series A funding in January 2018 yielded $14 million… Continue Reading
Pilot Plan to Bring Fans Back to NY Sporting Events
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a new plan to allow sports enthusiasts back to the bleachers for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. The NYS Health Department, the Buffalo Bills, and the NFL signed an agreement to permit 6,700 fans to attend the team’s first home playoff game in close… Continue Reading
A Struggling New York City Café and Theater Get Help from Famous Friends
The West Bank Cafe is a New York City staple, particularly in the tight-knit performing arts community. It is in the Café’s basement theatre, known as the Laurie Beechman Theater, where the first “Sunday in the Park With George” rehearsals were held and Joan Rivers did her last standup routine. But the once-bustling eatery and… Continue Reading
Plexi-Craft: A New York Business in Demand
Plexi-Craft used to be a simple, swanky, high-end, Bronx-based furniture factory. Now it is one of the country’s most sought after businesses. The 60-year-old company has a long history of acrylic resin skills, designing trendy, clear plastic chairs, tables, cabinets, and more. And as the world scrambles to resume some sense of normalcy alongside the… Continue Reading
Supporting Local Businesses This Holiday Season
There is nothing typical about the 2020 holiday season. Celebrations have been curtailed, guest lists have been tightened, and shopping options have been limited. New Yorkers, however, ever resilient and resourceful, are finding ways to keep the holiday spirit alive and support local entrepreneurs and businesses in the process. Primarily organized on social media, these… Continue Reading
New York’s Inaugural Black Restaurant Week Raises revenue for Black-owned Eateries
All of New York City’s businesses are hurting in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic. The number of Black-owned businesses in general fell by close to 40% during the crisis. Diners, restaurants, and eateries have been particularly hard hit. Black-owned restaurants across the City have seen revenue fall as much as 80% since March… Continue Reading
Shifts in Home Stores in New York City
Housewares giant Home Depot announced that it has signed a lease to take over the 120,000 square feet, 4-story facility that was once occupied by Bed Bath & Beyond store at 410 E. 61st Street in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. This is Home Depot’s third location in New York City, with one in the Flatiron… Continue Reading