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Discussing International Business with Greg Evans
The purpose of this column series has been to provide a platform for individuals that are involved in international trade to share their stories and experiences with those in the community who have products and services that have export potential, but haven’t taken the leap yet. In my latest interview, I chat with Greg Evans, […]
Genius NY business competition accepting applications until mid-September
SYRACUSE — Entrepreneurs, startup companies, and early-stage technology businesses have until Sept. 16 to apply to participate in the state-supported Genius NY competition that CenterState CEO is administering. “The Genius NY competition, a signature part of our region’s economic-development strategy, is now open and accepting applications from companies all over the world,” Robert Simpson, president
Vullo confirmed by State Senate as New York Superintendent of Financial Services
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Senate on Wednesday confirmed Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s nomination of Maria T. Vullo as superintendent of the state
New York manufacturing index climbs back into positive territory in June
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index jumped 15 points to re-enter positive territory at 6.0 in June. The results of the June survey
People news: Pathfinder Bank names Tascarella team leader of commercial lending
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Ronald G. Tascarella has been appointed VP and team leader of commercial lending at Pathfinder Bank. Tascarella will oversee the bank’s commercial-loan
DiNapoli: State pension fund generates lowest rate of return in seven years during fiscal year 2016
ALBANY, N.Y. — The $178 billion New York State pension fund produced a 0.19 percent rate of return on investments during the fiscal year that
People news: Lewis Custom Homes owner appointed to M&T Bank advisory council
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — M&T Bank has appointed Luke Lewis to its directors advisory council for the Central New York region. Lewis is the owner of
Local millennial thrives in gig economy
ITHACA — In 1980, America laughed at a comedy about three female employees who lived out their fantasy to get even with their boss. The movie’s title captured the image of the 9-to-5 day with workers confined to their cubicles and taking orders from an autocratic executive. Today, we still laugh at the movie, but
Grow Your Business by Hiring Nurturing Leaders
Many of us unconsciously believe that women in leadership roles should be like men —whether we will admit this or not. Certainly, this view has gained support in research of successful leaders. Those females who have characteristics traditionally attributed to males (i.e., competitive, ambitious, assertive, task versus interpersonally orientated, secure in holding power, and authority
NYS Real-Estate Transfer Tax on Conveyances of Real Property
In New York state, sellers who convey an interest in real property are required to pay a state real-estate transfer tax. In the usual sale of real property, the real-estate transfer tax is computed at a rate of $2 for each $500 of consideration or fractional part thereof. For example, in a transaction in which
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