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BrandYourself secures $1.2M in new funding
SYRACUSE — BrandYourself.com, a startup based in downtown Syracuse’s Tech Garden, announced $1.2 million in new financing today and the public launch of its product.
CenterState CEO annual meeting to focus on exports
SYRACUSE — A leader of the Export-Import Bank of the United States will deliver the keynote address at the CenterState CEO annual meeting in April.
First Niagara expands small business banking team
First Niagara Financial Group (NASDAQ: FNFG) had added 40 bankers throughout its footprint in the Northeast to focus on small business. They started in February.
Clothing and footwear retailer opens in downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE — Philadelphia–based Villa, Inc. has opened a new store in downtown Syracuse. The store, located at 317 S. Salina St., joins 34 other Villa
Governor starts surety-bond assistance program
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has launched a statewide surety-bond assistance program in a bid to boost state contracting among small businesses and businesses owned
SBA in Syracuse launches 2012 e200 program
SYRACUSE — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) kicked off its second consecutive Syracuse Emerging Leaders initiative (e200) this morning. The SBA is now recruiting
Changes coming for CenterState CEO business show
SYRACUSE — CenterState CEO is overhauling its annual business show with a change in date, relocation to downtown Syracuse, and new partner to help develop
Construction company sells retro renovations
ONEIDA — Tune into the Food Network show “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives” and you’re sure to see some flashy neon, shiny chrome, and other retro
Aspen Athletic Clubs to open location in downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE — Aspen Athletic Clubs will open a location in downtown Syracuse this spring. The downtown club, which will be Aspen’s third, is planned for
Small-business optimism treads water in January
Small-business owners boosted their hopes for future sales in January but cut back on their hiring plans, according to a monthly survey from the National
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