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Benefit corporations: Redefining success in business
ITHACA — “I want to be the Patagonia of the technology industry,” says Elisa Miller-Out, CEO of Singlebrook Technology, Inc. in Ithaca. Patagonia makes outdoor
A democracy … can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that point on, the
Mirabito: The Sam Walton of Energy
NORWICH — Sam Walton built his retail empire by focusing on rural areas where there was less competition. Decades later, the competition awoke to the
Say Yes to Education: Reap the ROI
Anytime area companies announce plans for a $20 million investment, it’s big news.In January 2011, SRC, Inc. announced a $5 million commitment to the “Say
Two conflicting views of the American dream
The traditional definition of the American dream: America is a land of opportunity to those who are self-reliant and who work hard. Everyone can follow
Raymond Corp. too busy growing to celebrate 90th anniversary
GREENE — Most companies celebrate major anniversaries with champagne and balloons. Raymond Corp. doesn’t have time to celebrate its 90th birthday. The business has doubled
Fairness is the foundation of President Barack Obama’s campaign for re-election. It was the centerpiece of his 2012 State of the Union address. Fairness was
North Country manufacturer’s 110 years of growth, change hasn’t yet hit a Climax
In January 1902, Michigan played Stanford at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. It was the first college bowl game. In April, Leon Serpollet set
Paul Ryan: Portrait of a radical
Radical. Extreme; favoring fundamental or revolutionary change in current practices, conditions, or institutions. When I Googled the words “Romney” and “radical” together, the metrics yielded
Pinckney Hugo marks 10 years of double-digit growth
How does a company get listed on the Inc. 5000 list six years in a row? For the Syracuse–based marketing-communications firm Pinckney Hugo Group (PHG),