Dear Esteemed Members of the Putnam County Business Community,

Welcome to your constant source of empowerment and insight – the Putnam County Business Council’s weekly Putnam County News and New York State Business Update. Every week, we strive to bring you the most relevant and impactful information, keeping you abreast of the latest developments, opportunities, and trends in our business landscape. Together, let’s navigate the path to success and prosperity in our vibrant community and beyond.

Here’s to another week of growth and excellence!

Warm regards,

Nat Prentice

President, Putnam County Business Council
Google Analytics for Small Businesses – How to Improve Your Website Traffic
To maximize your business website’s return on investment, you need to be able to track its performance. Google Analytics allows you to see where your website traffic is coming from, identify your top-performing channels and gain insight into your visitors’ behavior.

In this webinar, you’ll learn the basics of Google Analytics, how to track your website’s performance, and how to turn these insights into action. Finally, you’ll learn how to increase leads and sales using the data you collect.

Learning objectives:

  • How to set up Google Analytics for your website
  • How tracking conversions can guide your marketing strategy
  • Which analytics reports you should focus on
  • How to enhance both your website and marketing campaigns using the data you’ve collected

Live attendees will receive the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording.
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A coalition of more than 50 business and labor organizations are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to order a comprehensive assessment of NY’s Climate Act mandates.
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NY officials want to ease buffer rule to open more pot shops: ‘They must be stoned’
The state’s plan comes just as New York City and New York authorities had been starting to make a dent in padlocking hundreds of illegal pot stores.
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Break to make: Tax breaks are crucial for affordable development
In celebrating the creation of nearly 15,000 affordable units and the preservation of more than 10,000 during the last fiscal year, Mayor Adams’ administration made it clear that this would not have been possible without the often-maligned 421a tax abatement program, with more than 40% of new units in buildings using 421a.
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Tesla reiterates $500 million Dojo supercomputer plans in Buffalo: report
Tesla has reiterated its plans to build a $500 million supercomputer hub for its Dojo project in Buffalo, New York.
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See how much New York minimum wage will increase in 2025
Minimum wage earners across New York are scheduled to see their pay increase next year.
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