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Small-business optimism improves in December
Rising sales expectations and declining concerns about future business conditions contributed to a more hopeful outlook among small-business owners in December, according to a survey from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index edged up 1.8 points in December to 93.8. It was the fourth straight month the index registered an […]
Dempsey Agency expands into Auburn, Weedsport
AUBURN — The Robert C. Dempsey Agency spent much of last year expanding to the north, launching a presence in Auburn in January, and then just two months ago, opening an office in Weedsport. The insurance agency’s home office is in Groton and it has a second location in Moravia. To grow, the firm needed
Small-business optimism grows for fourth straight month in December
Small-business owners displayed increasing optimism for the fourth straight month in December, raising sales expectations and lowering concerns over future business conditions. Those are the results of the monthly Small Business Optimism Index measured by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The index inched up 1.8 points to 93.8 in December. The seasonally adjusted
Rojeti owner starts document-storage business in Rome
ROME — Joyce Finnegan’s newest business — Store Scan Shred Secure Records Management — gives area businesses a new option for storing their sensitive records. The business is a division of Finnegan’s RJT Products LLC, which also operates ROJETI, manufacturer of eco-friendly laundry and travel bags. Growth at ROJETI prompted Finnegan to start Store Scan
NFIB New York outlines state legislative goals for 2012
The New York state office of the national Federation of Independent business (NFIB) has set state legislative goals for this year that include regulatory relief, mandate relief, and allowing companies to extract natural gas through hydraulic fracturing. The NFIB’s legislative goals follow a year that the group said was good for small business. The state made
East Syracuse Chevrolet owner sold dealership with employees in mind
EAST SYRACUSE — The longtime owner of East Syracuse Chevrolet wanted his employees to have a future at the automobile dealership when he sold the business at the end of 2011. “The first, most important thing is that I could feel comfortable about my employees having a future here,” says Sidney M. Greenberg, who has
CNY Artists owner starts to build ‘eclectic’ gallery at ShoppingTown Mall
DeWITT — When Peter Svoboda opened an art gallery in ShoppingTown Mall, he only expected to be around for a few weeks. “I went a month, and then I went another month,” says Svoboda, the director and owner of CNY Artists in the mall. “And then I made a commitment.” Svoboda actually made his commitment
Webucator ready to build on SEO-driven success
DeWITT — A technical and business training company based in DeWitt plans to expand in the new year by searching for major clients. Webucator, Inc. offers online, in-person, and self-paced training for businesses across the country. Subjects range from technical training covering Microsoft programs to business courses in accounting. Much of the company’s business comes
Forensics expert bases business on bloodstain analysis
SYRACUSE — Anita Zannin wanted a different kind of job, so she started her business in blood three years ago. “I did not want to do the traditional lab all day,” says Zannin, the owner and founder of AZ Forensic Associates, LLC. “I was looking for something else I could do.” AZ Forensic Associates specializes
Breakthrough! Consulting & Coaching owner takes business full time
NORWICH — Jane Coddington honed her leadership skills for 16 years as executive director of a local nonprofit. Now she’s putting those skills to different
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