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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
City Electric opens new location in Potsdam
POTSDAM — Syracuse–based wholesale electrical distributor City Electric Company, Inc. opened a new site at 6768 State Route 56 in Potsdam this fall. City Electric acquired VanNess Co., a one-location electrical distributor, and its 6,000-square-foot warehouse to expand its coverage of the Northern New York region, according to Ron Conroy, vice president of marketing and
Rheonix raises $14M for manufacturing and 2014 product launch
ITHACA — Rheonix, Inc., an Ithaca–based developer of automated molecular-testing products, today announced it has raised $14 million to complete a manufacturing build-out and to
PAR Springer-Miller rolls out new suite of mobile hospitality apps
NEW HARTFORD — PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc., a unit of PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE: PAR) and provider of hospitality management systems, today announced it has
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