The Living Wage WORKS for Tompkins County Small Businesses: The Frame Shop

Emily Russell, Owner of The Frame Shop in Ithaca on becoming a Certified Living Wage Employer

For business: “Being a Certified Living Wage Employer has meant lower turnover, increased business, a large applicant pool when we have had to hire, good press, and lots of community support.

For the community: “We’re able to support the community and enable employees to give back as well.”

The Frame Shop owner, Emily Russell, on left, with employee, Will King, on right.
The Frame Shop owner, Emily Russell, on left, with employee, Will King, on right.