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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 fact that Walmart was the industry leader. Four generations of Mirabitos have used a similar strategy to build a thriving business in the energy field in upstate New York. James […]
40 Below group launches co-working space
SYRACUSE — As much as it aims to provide a place for young entrepreneurs and others to work, Syracuse Coworks seeks to spark collaboration as well. 40 Below, a Syracuse–based young professionals group, launched Syracuse Coworks on Oct. 10. The co-working space provides low-cost, professional office space at the Tech Garden in downtown Syracuse. “You’re
Business conditions stay rocky for New York manufacturers in October
A negative view of business conditions persisted among New York manufacturers for a third straight month in October, according to a survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The general business conditions index in the New York Fed’s monthly Empire State Manufacturing Survey increased by 4.3 points, but still came in below zero
New alternate dispute-resolution firm opens in Syracuse
SYRACUSE — ADR-Chiefs, an alternate dispute-resolution services firm that recently opened in Syracuse, is banking on the growing trend of using mediation to solve legal disputes. “Mediation in other parts of the United States is very popular and very much in vogue, especially out West,” ADR-Chiefs Partner Gustave J. DiBianco says. “We’re hoping that someday
Startup nears launch of social-gaming app
SYRACUSE — A startup founded by Syracuse University (SU) students that aims to crowdsource predictions on a range of topics in a social-gaming app is nearing launch. PsyQic’s president, Keisuke Inoue, is working on his doctorate in information studies. The company is an outgrowth of his research. He says he was inspired to launch his
Rescue Mission celebrates new leadership and 125th anniversary
SYRACUSE — The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse has had a lot to celebrate lately — its 125-year anniversary, new executive leadership, and its plans for moving forward. As part of the 125th anniversary, the mission celebrated in September with a series of events. And throughout the year, the Rescue Mission has been working to
Entrepreneurship class starts at SUNY Cortland
CORTLAND — A new course in entrepreneurship at the State University of New York Cortland (SUNY) aims to give students the tools they need to develop their own business ventures. The course began this fall with 28 students. “I think it’s long overdue,” says Brian Ward, who has been teaching at SUNY Cortland for 10
First three-year graduates finish up at Hartwick
ONEONTA — Hartwick College has graduated the first class in its three-year bachelor’s degree program. The program began in 2009 with 18 students. Twelve from that group graduated in May, says David Conway, the school’s vice president of enrollment management and marketing. The others from that initial group either left the school or will finish
Columbia College seeks to boost enrollment at Syracuse campus
SYRACUSE — Columbia College’s Syracuse campus expects to grow enrollment in the years ahead. The school recently opened a new 12,000-square-foot building in a different section of Hancock Field, where the college is located. Historically, Columbia has had close ties to the military with a number of campuses located at armed-forces sites like the one
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders at KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) totaled $214 million in the third quarter, down from $229 million a
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