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Syracuse Chiefs say Salt Potatoes merchandise sales have “broken” records
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Chiefs say sales of their Salt Potatoes merchandise have “broken” the team’s merchandise sale records. The Chiefs made that pronouncement June 29, five days after announcing that the club would become the Syracuse Salt Potatoes for one game against the Rochester Red Wings on Aug. 5 for the team’s “What If” […]
Report: Most CNY region unemployment rates rose in June
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Binghamton, Watertown–Fort Drum, and Ithaca regions all rose in June compared to a year ago. Bucking the trend, the
Genius NY finalist, SkyOp, to offer drone training course at Tech Garden
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SkyOp, a finalist in the Genius NY competition, is offering an introduction to unmanned-aircraft systems (UAS) course beginning Aug. 1 at the
In Bloom Yoga rides the yoga boom
NEW HARTFORD — Which is your favorite: cat, dog (with or without hydrant), puppy, cow, or crane? The question is not directed to animal lovers, but rather, to yoga practitioners. Yoga is sweeping the nation. According to a 2016 study by Ipsos Public Affairs, the number of American yoga practitioners increased from 20.4 million in
3 Ways to Help Employees Weather a Business Storm Cycle
The modern economy is in a constant state of change, which means businesses — large and small — must move quickly in response to market shifts. Even the strongest companies will cycle through good times and bad. Bringing out the best in employees is a challenge in even the best of times. According to Gallup,
Amidon Marketing launches, acquires Custom Business Services
CICERO — Amidon Marketing, a new marketing firm headquartered in Cicero, has acquired Customer Business Services, a marketing business in Auburn. Customer Business Services, also known as CBS Marketing & Development, operated at 360 Grant Ave. in Auburn. Amidon Marketing is located at 6250 South Bay Road in Cicero. Josh Amidon, co-owner of Amidon Marketing,
SyracuseFirst moves forward as a program of CenterState CEO
“Across Central New York, small businesses are an important driver of our regional economy as they create jobs and attract investments,” Andrew Fish, senior VP of business development at CenterState CEO, said in a news release. “We are excited to formally adopt the SyracuseFirst brand and to restructure the organization so we can become an
StartFast Venture Accelerator adds Shomar to leadership team
Named program director SYRACUSE — James Shomar has joined the StartFast Venture Accelerator leadership team as program director. StartFast is a program of Upstate Venture Connect, a nonprofit group formed in 2010 to encourage the development of more small, innovative companies in upstate New York. Shomar will lead the StartFast accelerator program and broaden support
Operation Oswego County presents Entrepreneur Award to Allen Chase
OSWEGO — Operation Oswego County (OOC) announced that it recently presented its 2017 Dee Heckethorn Entrepreneur Award to Allen Chase in recognition and appreciation of “exceptional entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and dedication to fostering the growth and development” of Allen Chase Enterprises, Inc. Allen Chase Enterprises is a commercial outdoor maintenance provider for plowing, landscaping, herbicide
Thinking about driving for Uber? Tax planning for your new business
Upstate New York has finally joined the rest of the country and now allows ride-sharing companies to operate in the area. After much dispute, lawmakers agreed to a 4 percent sales tax on each fare for the state’s general fund, plus an additional 2.5 percent surcharge for workers’ compensation. Although Uber will handle collecting and
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