A look at the area unemployment-rate picture

11 years ago

Unemployment rates fell across Central New York’s metropolitan areas in November, signaling an improving job market, the New York State…

State program helps small businesses comply with environmental regulations

11 years ago

The New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. (EFC) says it offers the state’s small businesses a program that can help…

Greater Utica Chamber honors four with “Business of the Year” awards

11 years ago

UTICA — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce recently honored two companies and two nonprofit organizations with its Business of…

SBA’s Rickman earns NASBITE global-business credential

11 years ago

SYRACUSE — Daniel (Dan) Rickman, international-trade officer at the Syracuse district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), recently…

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Social media as a marketing tool for small business

11 years ago

If you spent any time on Facebook during the holidays, you probably saw a few dozen photos of the infamous…

Establish Credit–Worthiness Before You Grow Your Small Business

11 years ago

When evaluating loan prospects, the banks will take a look at the “five C’s (character, capacity, capital, conditions, and collateral),…

Tackling Tax Relief

11 years ago

As an elected official and legislative leader I have always pushed for measures that create jobs, promote growth, and enhance…

Latest Property-Tax Relief Suggestions Pass on Mandate Relief, Spending Cuts for Localities

11 years ago

The Tax Relief Commission issued its final report in December. The commission was established by Governor Cuomo and was charged…

Polaris Library Systems adds 20 employees to handle customer growth

11 years ago

SALINA — Polaris Library Systems, a Salina–based provider of automation software for public libraries, today announced it added 20 employees…

Community Bank takes $6.9 million loss on securities sale

11 years ago

DeWITT — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) announced it has taken a pre-tax loss of about $6.9 million after…