Integral Ad Science (IAS), a global leader in digital ad verification, announced the appointment of Eu-Gene Sung as Chief Financial Officer. The New York-based company was founded in 2009 and now has 18 offices across 13 countries. In 2019, Sung was named one of the “Notable Women in the Business of Sports” by Crain’s New York. She is a board member of the New York Road Runners. Sung received a BS in Economics from The Wharton…
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently included real estate on the essential business list, after it was initially deemed unessential. Now agents must take all social distancing precautions as they resume inspections and appraisals on all residential and commercial properties. Viewings, however, including open houses or client walkthroughs, must be done virtually. Virtual walkthroughs and viewings are now the default option for New York properties. These instructions might help give NYC’s real estate industry a…
New York State is escalating its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. All industries are being asked to contribute their resources, talents, and time to the effort. Specifically, New York has asked the tech community, to form a SWAT Team to beat COVID-19. New York is building a tech SWAT team to fight corona The State’s official government website, says it is seeking “impactful solutions and skilled tech employees” to work with authorities to scale and…
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced an assistance program offering monetary relief to small businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak. NY’s small businesses will be entitled to corona rehab loan Businesses with fewer than 100 employees can apply for an interest-free loan up to $75,000. The loans are intended for businesses in the service industry, like restaurants and caterers, that have kept employees on payroll and seen a decline in revenues. The repayment plan for the loan is…
Linda A. Lacewell, New York’s Department of Financial Services Superintendent announced that the Department of Financial Services (DFS) will hold its first Symposium on Financial Innovation and Inclusion in 2020, during New York Fintech Week. New York set to host first Symposium on Financial Innovation and Inclusion The meeting is designed to bring the fintech ecosystem together: stakeholders, policymakers, regulators, innovators, established financial institutions, investors, and those representing consumer perspectives. “New York is the capital…
Topgolf Entertainment is opening its first New York location. The new three-level Topgolf venue will open in Suffolk County, New York. It is slated to be a tech-driven place to play through point-scoring games, with 102 bays and a chef-driven menu. The climate-controlled outdoor space will have year-round activities for all age groups. New York is getting its first Topgolf venue Expected to generate some 500 jobs, Topgolf is also slated to offer golf lessons…
New York state’s wine industry — from grape growing to sales – yields an annual economic impact of $6.65 billion. It is the 3rd leading wine-producing state in the U.S. and has created nearly 80,000 jobs, according to a recently released analysis commissioned by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation. New York’s wine industry 3rd largest in the nation Its size notwithstanding, New York’s wine and grape business is controlled mostly by small, family-owned producers, NYW&G…
New York City continued its employment expansion in 2019, and is well on track to see continued growth in 2020 as well. This trend is a result of ongoing healthcare hiring in start-ups and well-established businesses, business services, and the boom in technology-related jobs. Overall, these jobs compensated for a downturn in employment in other urban industries like construction, real estate, hospitality, and finance. Healthcare and tech jobs grew in New York City in 2019…
At the beginning of 2020, three NYC companies were selected as winners in the NYCx Cybersecurity Moonshot Challenge. The competition is designed to provide cybersecurity solutions to New York’s 240,000 small and midsize businesses that don’t have the financial capital, physical resources, or technical know-how to protect themselves against cybercrime. NYC’s small businesses are now safer The three winners are: INKY, a startup marketed to businesses as a specialized service to detect phishing threats. Paladin Cyber and SKOUT Cybersecurity, offer…
Famed donut chain Krispy Kreme is launching its most ambitious New York City expansion in more than a decade. Krispy Kreme is expanding across NYC In the first few months of 2020, 80-year-old Krispy Kreme will open seven new locations, including a newly remodeled Penn Station location opened in January and a new midtown location opened February 4. The other locations will be in the Financial District, the Bronx near Fordham University, Harlem and the…