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Albany law firm plans Syracuse expansion
SYRACUSE — An Albany–based law firm with its sights set on 10 nationwide offices in the next five years will set up its next location in Syracuse. Tully Rinckey PLLC plans to open its local office in April with three attorneys and expects to expand to seven in the following year. The firm is aiming […]
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 Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). That left January’s Small Business Optimism Index stalled at 93.9, just 0.1 point higher than December. The index has climbed for five consecutive months, yet
Is your business ready for a refresh? The case for an LLC
Nearly nine months ago, USA Today reported that about three quarters of the nation’s small- and mid-sized business leaders indicated they were anticipating higher revenues in the year ahead, and nearly 60 percent expected rising profits. Among those who expressed confidence in their future, 54 percent expected to hire more employees, and 50 percent were
New partner, Hunt, comes on board at Gale law firm
FAYETTEVILLE — Kevin Hunt, formerly at the Sugarman Law Firm in Syracuse, has joined Gale & Dancks, LLC of Fayetteville. The firm’s name will change to Gale Gale & Hunt, LLC as Hunt comes on board. He is joining the firm as Thérèse Wiley Dancks, who helped Catherine Gale found the practice in 1997, leaves
Charitable Organizations: What the Politicians Won’t Tell You
“I was gratified to be able to answer promptly. I said I don’t know.” —Mark Twain There are less than 9 months before the 2012 presidential election. For the past six months, and the next nine, the answers to questions asked of the candidates will continue to be rhetorical and nebulous, at best.
New contract leads to expansion at Giovanni Food Co.
DeWITT — The sauce is flowing a little faster these days at Giovanni Food Co., Inc. The DeWitt manufacturer of tomato-based products recently started producing a new line of private-label barbecue sauce that will have it filling more than 1 million jars a year. And it is launching a new brand of its own, called
Local ceramic-tile maker, Shenfeld Studio, settles into new home
DeWITT –– Shenfeld Studio, a local ceramic tile designer and manufacturer, is settling into its new, larger location at 6361 Thompson Road in DeWitt. The business moved there Jan. 1 from 1005 W. Fayette St. Robert Shenfeld, the sole owner of Shenfeld Studio –– which produces ceramic tiles, historic terra cotta, and custom mosaics ––
SYRACUSE — Syracuse–based Ephesus Technologies, LLC is moving forward with its expansion plans. The company’s efforts were among the projects submitted to the state as part of Central New York’s regional economic development plan last year. But Ephesus was not among those chosen for funding as part of the process, which involved a competition among
New Datacom Systems leader plans emphasis on marketing
DeWITT — You might be hearing more about Datacom Systems Inc. now that Kevin Formby is the company’s president and CEO. At the very least, potential clients will probably be hearing more about the DeWitt manufacturer. “My background is in sales and marketing, so I’ve been brought on board to put more resources and more
New Le Moyne certificate offers education on government contracting
SYRACUSE — A new program at Le Moyne College aims to help some of the area’s defense-contract manufacturers fill a need and set students on a promising career path. Le Moyne launched a new certificate in government systems management last fall. Local defense contractors, including SRC, Inc. and Lockheed Martin, helped develop the content. The
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