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Cuomo announces sales-tax-free wine tastings, $350K for hops research
New York consumers can now enjoy sales-tax-free tastings at wineries that charge a nominal per-person fee and which are already exempt from paying a use
NFIB: Small-business optimism index hits highest mark since September 2007
But it’s still “far below” regular expansion readings, group says The nation’s small-business optimism rose 1.4 points to 96.6 in May, the highest index reading since September 2007. That’s according to the National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB’s) latest index of small-business optimism released June 10. Even though May represents the third straight month with
Burritt Motors wins Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber 2014 Small Business of the Year award
OSWEGO — Burritt Motors recently received the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award. “We’re honored to have received this award,” Chris Burritt, co-owner of the auto dealership, said in a news release. “My son and co-owner Rich and I salute the hard work, innovative spirit, and tremendous support of our
Utica’s Computer Connection earns recycling certification
UTICA — Computer Connection of Central New York, Inc. in Utica says it has earned the responsible recycling (R2) certification, described as “the highest” industry standard for recycling of electronic waste, according to environmental health and safety measures. Computer Connection, which is located at 11206 Cosby Manor Road in Utica, is a systems integrator, reseller
M. A. Polce Consulting formally opens new Utica location
UTICA — M. A. Polce Consulting, Inc. on Tuesday formally opened its new office at 122 Business Park Dr. in Utica. Besides its new Utica
Blow-dry bar “Blown Away” formally opens in Armory Square
SYRACUSE — Blown Away, a blow-dry-only salon, formally opened today at 266 West Jefferson St. in Armory Square. The opening event was set for 4
AP Professionals opens Central New York office
SYRACUSE — AP Professionals, a Rochester–based staffing firm, has opened a Central New York office. The firm specializes in placing accounting, finance, human resources, and
Onondaga Flooring opens third store in Clay
CLAY — Onondaga Flooring, Inc. opened its third location on May 29 in the Marketfair North Plaza in Clay. The plaza is located at the intersection of Interstate 481 and Route 31. “The 3,000-square-foot showroom is conveniently located for suburban families in the north,” says Scott Perry, co-owner with his brother Michael. The grand opening
Upstate consumer sentiment jumps in May
Consumer sentiment in upstate New York rose 6.2 points to 75.4 in May, according to the latest monthly survey the Siena (College) Research Institute (SRI)
Local franchisees open second Clothes Mentor store in Clay
CLAY — The local franchisees of Clothes Mentor, a national chain that buys and sells used women’s clothing from brand-name designers, have opened a second
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