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A look at the area unemployment-rate picture
Unemployment rates fell across Central New York’s metropolitan areas in November, signaling an improving job market, the New York State Department of Labor reported Dec.
State program helps small businesses comply with environmental regulations
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. (EFC) says it offers the state’s small businesses a program that can help them in complying with state
Greater Utica Chamber honors four with “Business of the Year” awards
UTICA — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce recently honored two companies and two nonprofit organizations with its Business of the Year award. The business
SBA’s Rickman earns NASBITE global-business credential
SYRACUSE — Daniel (Dan) Rickman, international-trade officer at the Syracuse district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), recently earned his credential as a
Social media as a marketing tool for small business
If you spent any time on Facebook during the holidays, you probably saw a few dozen photos of the infamous Elf on the Shelf. Whether
Establish Credit–Worthiness Before You Grow Your Small Business
When evaluating loan prospects, the banks will take a look at the “five C’s (character, capacity, capital, conditions, and collateral), but they also pay a
As an elected official and legislative leader I have always pushed for measures that create jobs, promote growth, and enhance our quality of life. New
Latest Property-Tax Relief Suggestions Pass on Mandate Relief, Spending Cuts for Localities
The Tax Relief Commission issued its final report in December. The commission was established by Governor Cuomo and was charged with providing recommendations to cut
Polaris Library Systems adds 20 employees to handle customer growth
SALINA — Polaris Library Systems, a Salina–based provider of automation software for public libraries, today announced it added 20 employees in 2013 to support a
Community Bank takes $6.9 million loss on securities sale
DeWITT — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) announced it has taken a pre-tax loss of about $6.9 million after selling assets to comply with
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