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Central New York is a great test market
Several years ago, Coca-Cola introduced a product called C2 which contained half the calories and carbohydrates of regular Coke. It created C2 specifically for men who did not like the image or flavor of Diet Coke, but did not want to consume all the calories and carbohydrates in regular Coke. After spending nearly $50 million […]
Semifinalists selected for Oswego County Next Great Idea Business Plan Competition
The 2014 Oswego County Next Great Idea Business Plan Competition recently announced the seven semifinalists that are competing for a $25,000 prize toward the start of their business in Oswego County. In the third edition of the event, the Next Great Idea committee said it received 19 business-concept proposals. The seven that were chosen by
The Real Meaning of Independence
The annual 4th of July holiday, which we celebrated recently, is a time to reflect on the true meaning of independence. It’s important to note that independence is not about being alone; it’s about being free to be in control of your own future. This is especially important when leading a business — large or
State unemployment rate dips to 6.6 percent in June, CNY jobs picture is mixed
New York state’s unemployment rate declined to 6.6 percent in June from 6.7 percent in May, reaching its lowest level since November 2008. The Empire
Empire Brewing Company seeking federal funding for expansion
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Empire Brewing Company, a Syracuse–based brewer of handcrafted ales and lagers, has plans to expand its operations and add jobs. The brewery
CenterState CEO announces new B2B Marketplace to replace Business Showcase
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO today announced the upcoming B2B Marketplace, an event that is “succeeding the long-standing CEO Business Showcase.” The marketplace, which is
NFIB: Small-business optimism slips in June
Small-business optimism fell 1.6 points to 95 in June following a “promising” three-month run of increases. That’s according to the National Federation of Independent Business’
Community Foundation of Tompkins County to formally open new headquarters on Thursday
ITHACA — The Community Foundation of Tompkins County will officially open its new headquarters in downtown Ithaca at 200 E. Buffalo St. on Thursday. The
Two employees acquire assets of Strategic Communications
SYRACUSE — Two employees of Strategic Communications, LLC have acquired the company’s assets as the firm’s owner begins stepping away from the business and into a consulting role. One of the employees is using his acquisition to spin off a new firm in the company’s former office in Washington, D.C. The acquisition closed on June
Scotsman Media Group leader discusses closure, job losses
SYRACUSE — The Scotsman Press, Inc., which does business as Scotsman Media Group, closed its printing operations in Syracuse and Chenango Bridge on July 3, ending about 60 years of operation in Central New York. The shutdown means the layoff of about 90 employees, the firm said in a statement released June 27. “They’ve just
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