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BungoBox dealership aims to make the moving process easier
When Jon Taylor’s friend, Jami Fineberg, was preparing to move her belongings to a different location in the Syracuse area in January 2013, she sought some boxes. “Cardboard boxes are out of date, and we just can’t find them anymore,” Taylor says, speaking in an interview conducted on Dec. 19. Fineberg has friends […]
State program helps small businesses comply with environmental regulations
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. (EFC) says it offers the state’s small businesses a program that can help them in complying with state and federal air regulations. The Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) provides confidential technical assistance to New York’s small-business owners at no cost, the agency says. The EFC’s
SBA’s Rickman earns NASBITE global-business credential
SYRACUSE — Daniel (Dan) Rickman, international-trade officer at the Syracuse district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), recently earned his credential as a NASBITE certified global business-professional. NASBITE is short for National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators, the SBA said in a news release. NASBITE International is headquartered at Cleveland State
Social media as a marketing tool for small business
If you spent any time on Facebook during the holidays, you probably saw a few dozen photos of the infamous Elf on the Shelf. Whether the elf and its mischievous adventures inspired you to get your own elf or made you groan, there’s no denying the elf is an example of how social media can
Polaris Library Systems adds 20 employees to handle customer growth
SALINA — Polaris Library Systems, a Salina–based provider of automation software for public libraries, today announced it added 20 employees in 2013 to support a “significant” increase in customers. The firm added the new staff members in all departments, including customer support, product management, marketing, quality assurance, research and development, and administration, Polaris said. In
SBA seeks nominations for Veteran-Owned Business Achievement award
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it is seeking nominations for the Veteran-Owned Business Achievement (VOBA) award
Hardinge sells Swiss workholding business for nearly $6M
ELMIRA — Hardinge Inc. (NASDAQ: HDNG), a global manufacturer of metal-cutting tools, announced Thursday it has sold its Swiss Forkardt workholding operations for about $5.9 million,
SBA’s Rickman earns NASBITE global-business credential
SYRACUSE — Daniel (Dan) Rickman, international-trade officer at the Syracuse district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), recently earned his credential as a
Greek Peak formally opens Trax Pub & Grill
VIRGIL — Greek Peak Mountain Resort today formally opened Trax Pub & Grill, a new restaurant located at the base of the Cortland County ski
Wilson ramps up Moe’s & Hoopla!
ENDICOTT — In 1984, at age 16, Larry Wilson walked into BSB Bank and asked for $300,000. This wasn’t a holdup; the teenager wanted a loan to start a video business. His collateral was $42,000 of Victory Markets stock he had parlayed from a $3,000 investment. BSB said yes to Wilson’s request, and three years
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