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NFIB Small Business Optimism index dips in March
After three months of small increases, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Index of Small Business Optimism fell 1.3 points to 89.5 in March.
Cuomo: workers’ comp and unemployment-insurance changes will save companies $1.2 billion
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday outlined $1.2 billion in savings for New York companies following changes to workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance that are part
Online-shopping app Rosie wins Startup Labs Syracuse competition
SYRACUSE — CenterState CEO today awarded the $200,000 top prize in its Startup Labs Syracuse contest to Rosie Applications, Inc., an Ithaca–based maker of an
Whitman School names Kavajecz new dean, effective July 1
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University (SU)’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management will have a new dean this July 1st. And, he comes from the University
Victory Sports Medicine & Orthopedics grows by treating athletes & the active
SKANEATELES — Dr. Marc P. Pietropaoli, founder and owner of Victory Sports Medicine & Orthopedics in Skaneateles, has built his practice on treating athletic injuries
SBA deputy administrator discusses business ownership at veterans’ event
ONONDAGA — After they’ve served their country, veterans are encouraged to seek the services of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for help in launching
State to increase minimum wage, federal government may follow
New York employers who employ workers in jobs that pay minimum wage will have to gradually increase their wages over the next three years. The
O’Brien & Gere hosts SU students for innovation competition
SYRACUSE — Engineering firm O’Brien & Gere on March 22 welcomed 24 engineering students from Syracuse University (SU) for an innovation competition called “Spark.” The
NY-Sun to provide $13.5 million to reduce solar-installation costs
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced that $13.5 million is available for projects aimed at reducing the overall cost of installing photovoltaic (PV)
EBRI survey: retirement confidence remains low
Americans’ confidence in their ability to afford a comfortable retirement remains low, despite the improving economy. That’s among the findings in the 23rd annual Retirement