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Venture-capital fund started to help startups on a SUNY campus
SYRACUSE — SUNY has introduced Upstate Biotech Ventures (UBV), a “first-of-its-kind” venture-capital fund for startups and small businesses on a SUNY campus. Dr. Mantosh Dewan, president of SUNY Upstate Medical University, announced the fund during a July 15 ceremony at Upstate Medical’s CNY Biotech Accelerator at 841 E. Fayette St. in Syracuse. “This is certainly […]
Aging Advocates CNY to buy Senior Home Care Solutions
Deal becomes official in early 2025 MANLIUS — Aging Advocates CNY will be the new owner of Senior Home Care Solutions of DeWitt following an acquisition deal that takes effect at the start of 2025. Aging Advocates CNY of Manlius is a privately owned, care-management practice that provides guidance and solutions to address aging-related
Chat-a-Wyle Restaurant in Apalachin is in the spotlight
APALACHIN, N.Y. — Chat-a-Wyle Restaurant, which dubs itself as the “Home of soup in a bread bowl,” was recently recognized by the Tioga County Chamber
New York SBDC honoring regional small businesses, presentations continue
ALBANY — Businesses in Lowville and Utica have been recognized as winners of awards from the New York Small Business Development Center (NY SBDC). Businesses in Binghamton and Oneonta were also scheduled to be honored on Aug. 14 and Aug. 15 respectively. They’re among 10 award recipients that NY SBDC started recognizing as part of
NY SBDC financial impact to counties surpassed $300M in 2023
ALBANY — New York Small Business Development Center (New York SBDC) generated a financial impact surpassing $300 million for counties across the state during its 40th anniversary year in 2023. New York SBDC provided direct support to more than 23,000 small-business clients, SUNY Chancellor John King, Jr. said in releasing the SBDC’s 2023 annual report
Homer spa and salon focuses on wellness
HOMER — For Heather Malchak, opening Kallos Body Bar allowed her to combine her experience and knowledge as both a cosmetologist and a nurse together in one place that provides aesthetics (both cosmetic and medical), wellness and full-service hair salon services to Homer and surrounding communities. Active as a cosmetologist since 1999, Malchak says she
Creating a Strong Brand Identity: A Necessity for Small Businesses
In today’s competitive marketplace, creating a strong brand identity is crucial for small businesses looking to stand out from the crowd and is essential for growth and success. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through the creation of collateral materials, including letterhead, presentation templates, and business cards. Brand identity is the
State awarding up to $18 million for next two phases of Oakdale Commons project in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — New York State is providing up to $18 million for the next two phases of the project to renovate the former Oakdale Mall into a mixed-use development in Johnson City. Now known as Oakdale Commons, the project’s second and third phases will include the construction of an 85,000-square-foot, regional medical campus,
Kris-Tech Wire donates $500,000 to YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley
ROME, N.Y. — Kris-Tech Wire celebrated its 40th anniversary in a big way by presenting a big check to the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley
Asteri Ithaca affordable-housing development and conference center formally opens
ITHACA, N.Y. — A new $96 million affordable-housing development and conference center in downtown Ithaca is complete, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the building on Aug. 12. Asteri Ithaca, developed by the Vecino Group, is a 12-story, all-electric structure at 166-118 East Green St., with 181 apartments,
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