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Upstate and statewide consumer sentiment climb
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — Consumer sentiment in upstate New York was measured at 77.5 in November, up 9.2 points from the last reading in July. And
Dupli acquires PCI Paper Conversions, will move to PCI office in DeWitt
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based Dupli Envelope & Graphics has announced the acquisition of PCI Paper Conversions, Inc., which is headquartered in DeWitt. The deal did
First blow-dry bar opens in New Hartford
NEW HARTFORD — On Saturday, Nov. 8, Norine Rogers (formerly Paolozzi) held a grand opening for the first blow-dry bar in the Mohawk Valley, Norine’s Blow Dry Bar in New Hartford. Rogers is also the owner of Norine’s Salon, located at the same address — 6 Pearl St. The concept originated in North America with
How Homeowner Policies Affect Your Home-Based Business
From a technological standpoint, running a business from home has never been easier. Smart phones, email, fax machines, the Internet, skyping, have all led to a major surge in what have been termed “homepreneurs.” It’s believed more than half of all U.S. businesses are based out of an owner’s home. Unfortunately, many of these people
Social-media site ChronicleMe relaunches in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — ChronicleMe (CMe), an emerging social network that allows users to post anonymously and only receive positive feedback from other users, relaunched online
Chez Bella Salon in Rome to formally open Thursday
ROME, N.Y. — Chez Bella Salon, located at 105 Lyndale Drive in Rome, will hold a formal grand opening on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Deborah
Clifford Fuel buys Nice N Easy store in Clinton
CLINTON, N.Y. — Clifford Fuel Company, Inc. announced it has acquired the Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes location in Clinton from the family of the
Cuomo signs Craft New York Act, offers $3M in promotional funding
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed the Craft New York Act that he says cuts “burdensome” requirements placed on craft-beverage manufacturers and eases restrictions on the marketing of products. Cuomo also launched two craft-beverage grant programs. The $3 million in promotional funding includes a $2 million craft-beverage marketing and promotion-grant program, and $1 million craft-beverage industry
Shop Small Business Saturday and Every Day
As we count down the days until the holiday season begins, many of us are planning our shopping strategy to make sure we get our loved ones those special gifts. I know many people may be focused on Black Friday, but please remember that the very next day is Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29. The
The UPS Store to formally open Tuesday in Rome
ROME, N.Y. — A local franchise of The UPS Store will hold its formal grand opening at its location in the Mohawk Acres Shopping Plaza,
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