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SBA streamlines small-business lending
The top official of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on May 11 announced streamlined lender procedures for small-business loans. The announcement follows the recent finalization of two new rules aimed at “closing gaps in capital access” for small-business owners across the nation. “The ongoing modernization of SBA’s loan programs will help ensure more borrowers […]
Tropical Smoothie Cafe to open in Cicero
CICERO, N.Y. — A local franchisee opened the first location of national chain Tropical Smoothie Cafe in the Syracuse market on May 18 at 7987 Brewerton Road in Cicero. W2B Management LLC — a partnership between Roger Wagner, Jr., and brothers Rick and Mark Bartlett — adds the café to its portfolio, which includes three
New York OAG releases data- security guide for businesses
The New York Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has issued a new guide to help businesses adopt effective data-security measures to better protect New Yorkers’ personal information. The guide is drawn from the OAG’s experience investigating and prosecuting businesses following cybersecurity breaches, the office said in its April 19 announcement. The guide offers a
MVHS to name Wynn Hospital birthing center in honor of Sammon family, after donation
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) says it will name the maternal child-services floor at the upcoming Wynn Hospital the Sammon Family
Dannible & McKee promotes Didio to audit partner
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dannible & McKee, LLP has promoted Kevin Didio to audit partner in the firm, effective July 1. Didio works in the firm’s
Syracuse firm rebrands as Bowers CPAs and Advisors
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Bowers & Company CPAs, PLLC says it has rebranded and now operates as Bowers CPAs and Advisors. The firm says the new
Hochul announces the 13th round of the regional economic-development council initiative
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State has started the 13th round of the regional economic development council (REDC) initiative. This round includes core capital grant
People news: Fulton Savings Bank hires Roman as chief lending officer
FULTON, N.Y. — Fulton Savings Bank announced it has appointed Thomas W. Roman as senior VP and chief lending officer. He started in his new
Schumer announces that $500 million in grants is available in regional tech-hub contest
The first phase of the regional technology and innovation hub (tech hubs) program is underway, providing a chance for upstate New York communities to pursue
Onondaga County hotels register 8 percent occupancy gain in March
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County hotels again produced solid growth in business activity in March, according to a recent report. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county increased 8 percent to 58.9 percent in the third month of the year compared to March 2022, according to STR, a
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