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Utica bar emerges from pandemic with a new look
UTICA, N.Y. — Running three bars during a global pandemic that, for a time, required her businesses to shut their doors was about the hardest thing Michelle Klosek has done as a business owner. Knowing that she had to either figure it out or fail, Klosek rolled up her sleeves and got to work. She […]
New regional director begins work at Onondaga SBDC
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Robert Griffin has started his work as the new regional director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Onondaga Community College (OCC). SBDCs provide counseling and training to small businesses, including working with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to develop and provide informational tools to support business startups and existing
SBA makes changes to Community Advantage pilot program
The Biden-Harris Administration on March 30 announced what it called “impactful reforms” to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Community Advantage pilot program. The changes seek to prioritize “equitable access to capital for low-income borrowers and those from underserved communities,” the SBA said. Vice President Kamala Harris and SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the reforms. Changes announced
Broome Leadership Institute graduates 19 in Class of 2022
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — On Thursday, March 24, 19 area businesspeople graduated as members of the Broome Leadership Institute (BLI) Class of 2022 at a dinner and ceremony, at the Riverdale Banquet Hall in Endwell. The BLI Class of 2022 represents the 35th graduating class of the program. BLI is a six-month community leadership program, sponsored
Launch NY makes improvements to investor network program
“The advancements we’ve made with Investor Network 2.0 demonstrate continued commitment to and growth in the capabilities of our #InvestLocal community,” said Marnie LaVigne, president and CEO of Launch NY, said. “York IE recently ranked Buffalo as the 5th biggest U.S. startup city by funding and Launch NY’s #InvestLocal programs — including the Investor Network,
Tucker Backyard Pools & Spas puts finishing touches on new location
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Just in time for everyone to open their swimming pools for the season, Tucker Backyard Pools & Spas plans to soon formally open its new headquarters and showroom at 8086 Seneca Turnpike in New Hartford. Construction crews are currently working on finishing the interior of the new 11,000-square-foot building, and owner
Onondaga County begins foreclosure proceeding on Great Northern Mall, seeks sale
CLAY, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon says the current owner of the Great Northern Mall in Clay has two options to solve its
Small Business Development Center at OCC announces new regional director
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Onondaga Community College (OCC) has a new regional director. Robert Griffin assumes the role that
New York Business Plan Competition finalists advance to next round
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute has announced 10 teams of students that have emerged as regional finalists in the New York Business Plan Competition.
Northern New York NBRC counties can apply for economic, infrastructure-development grants
The New York State Department of State has announced the availability of more than $5 million in federal grant funding for economic and community development
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