What does this measure?

The change in the number of business establishments by sector, shown as a percentage gain or loss from 2000 to 2010.

Why is this important?

This indicator reveals which industries are adding establishments and which are experiencing stagnation, contraction or consolidation.

How are Cayuga and Seneca counties performing?

From 2000 to 2010, the total number of businesses increased by 10% in Cayuga and 12% in Seneca, higher than the 8% increase in the state (excluding NYC) level but below the national increase of 14%. Comparison counties showed varied growth, ranging from 4% in Onondaga to 12% in Wayne.

In Cayuga, the sizeable sectors with the greatest increases in business establishments were Construction (30%), Financial Activities (18%), and Professional Business Services (9%). In Seneca, the larger sectors with the notable increases were Professional and Business Services (19%), Health Care and Social Assistance (8%), and Trade, Transportation and Utilities (8%).

Notes about the data

This is a measure of business establishments, not the number of separate firms. A single business may have multiple locations. This indicator includes both new firms and additional locations of current business firms.