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Small-business optimism improves in December
Rising sales expectations and declining concerns about future business conditions contributed to a more hopeful outlook among small-business owners in December, according to a survey
Dempsey Agency expands into Auburn, Weedsport
AUBURN — The Robert C. Dempsey Agency spent much of last year expanding to the north, launching a presence in Auburn in January, and then
Staffing firms are upbeat about CNY job market in 2012
Central New York seems poised for strong job-placement market in 2012, according to officials from a pair of major staffing firms operating in the area.
Study: 401(k) investors seek more balanced portfolios
Participants in 401(k) plans are using balanced approach in their portfolios rather than completely shunning stocks to avoid the turmoil of up-and-down markets, according to
Hamilton Group owners launch accelerated vendor-payment venture
SALINA — Kenneth Walsleben does not know how to twist time. Yet it sounds like his new business will send clocks spinning in all different
Elmira Savings to buy Empower branch
ELMIRA — Elmira Savings Bank will open a new branch in a Big Flats. Elmira entered into an agreement with Empower Federal Credit Union to
Small-business optimism grows for fourth straight month in December
Small-business owners displayed increasing optimism for the fourth straight month in December, raising sales expectations and lowering concerns over future business conditions. Those are the
Sovena USA hopes certification leads to growth
ROME — Olive-oil importer and bottler Sovena USA ended 2011 on a high note by becoming the first U.S. laboratory to be certified for chemical
PAR Tech to sell logistics-management subsidiary
NEW HARTFORD — PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE: PAR) is selling its PAR Logistics Management Systems (PAR LMS) shipping asset and management subsidiary to ORBCOMM Inc.,
Oneida County studies Griffiss Airport’s potential for regular passenger air service
ROME — Oneida County is studying the future of commercial air service from Griffiss International Airport and has hired an expert consultant to assess the
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