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SBA official to keynote women entrepreneurs’ event at Syracuse University
SYRACUSE — An official with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is set to speak at the “Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs” event set for Sept. 8 at Syracuse University. Tameka Montgomery, the SBA’s associate administrator for the Office of Entrepreneurial Development, will present keynote remarks at the program, which is free to attend, according to a […]
Finger Lakes Wine Alliance names Dello Stritto executive director
GENEVA — Finger Lakes Wine Alliance, a marketing association for wines from the Finger Lakes region, announced that it has named Tracey Dello Stritto as its new executive director. Dello Stritto will lead the organization’s efforts to increase awareness of Finger Lakes wines and wineries across the country and the world. “We are extremely confident
Veterans’ Resources Provide Important Employment Connections
Recently, my office was contacted by a family member of a decorated soldier who had retired after serving 20 years in the Army at Fort Drum. In addition to serving the Army with distinction, he found the time to take college courses, earn a bachelor’s degree in business management, and raise a family. Armed with
MWBE Certification: What’s It All About?
Many people are talking about Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) certification. What does it mean for your business? It can be a great way to open up many new business opportunities within your industry. No, you will not automatically win grants by having this certification and no, it does not ensure you will
BizEventz names the 40 under FORTY class of 2016
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — BizEventz, a company in the Business Journal News Network, has announced the 40 under FORTY class of 2016. This awards program recognizes
Restaurant vet opens her own place — Dani’s Dessert & Wine Bar
BALDWINSVILLE — After working in the restaurant business for 13 years, Tammy Panebianco decided to strike out on her own and open her own eatery this spring. On April 22, she opened Dani’s Dessert & Wine Bar at 56 Oswego St. in the village of Baldwinsville — in the former location of dessert restaurant Lala
CNY region unemployment rates decline in July from a year ago
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Binghamton, Utica–Rome, Ithaca, and Watertown–Fort Drum metro areas fell in July, compared to a year prior, according to the latest
Max Cohen has a nose for promotion
OLD FORGE — Max Cohen has a nose for business. He also has a nose for how to draw a crowd. To help drive attendance at the Old Forge Home Show held July 30-31, Cohen convinced KCBS to certify his Great Adirondack BBQ Festival, held on the grounds adjacent to the Home Show. The barbeque
Donaghey to receive Greater Baldwinsville Chamber Business Person of the Year award
BALDWINSVILLE — Barbara Donaghey has been selected to receive the 2016 Greater Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) Business Person of the Year award. She will
Smith Market wins $25,000 prize in Community Foundation’s Impact Opportunity Challenge
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc. has selected Smith Market as the winner of its $25,000 Impact Opportunity Challenge.
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