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State pension fund commits $50M to NY small business investment fund
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Common Retirement Fund has committed $50 million to a private-equity fund that will support small businesses across New York, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Common Retirement Fund, announced Nov. 7. The private-equity fund will be managed by Hamilton Lane, which is headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. […]
Baldwinsville coaching business certified as SDVOB
New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy recently announced that 27 businesses across the state were certified as service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOB), including one small firm in Baldwinsville. The New York OGS Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (DSDVBD) issued the certification to James J. Muscatello, a Baldwinsville business that specializes
VIEWPOINT: What Private-Equity-Backed Firms Need in a Marketing Leader
Companies backed by private equity need to compress time. They can’t wait for a green marketing leader to meander, nor can they rely on marketing leaders who deal in abstractions and are afraid to lean into quantitative targets. Private-equity-backed companies need marketing leaders who bring three capabilities and experiences to the table: 1) a track
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Windridge Estate plays host to weddings and much more
CAZENOVIA — When MaryBeth and Jack Romagnoli purchased their Cazenovia home in 2002, they say they knew it was a special place. With 80 acres of gorgeous views and several historic barns, MaryBeth always felt it was a place that should be shared with others. Seven years ago, that became a reality when she opened
City of Syracuse seeks applications for Main Street façade-improvement programs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse is seeking applications for two new Main Street façade-improvement programs. The programs support the redevelopment and improvement of
Utica signs new operator deal for Valley View clubhouse
UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica has selected a new operator for the city-owned clubhouse and banquet facility at Valley View Golf Course, 620
Dannible & McKee to host annual Tax & Financial Planning Conference Thursday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based Dannible & McKee, LLP is preparing to host its annual Tax & Financial Planning Conference on Thursday, Nov. 9 at the
Delta to relaunch direct flights from Syracuse to Minneapolis–St. Paul in June 2024
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) plans to relaunch daily, year-round, nonstop flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Minneapolis–St. Paul International
People news: Pope joins Coughlin & Gerhart law firm
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP recently announced that Rosemarie Pope has joined the firm as of counsel, bringing experience in commercial real estate,
City of Syracuse announces new division on DEI in procurement
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse has a new division focused on pursuing social impact in city government procurement. The new division of equity
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