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Mark Twain said, “What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector? The taxidermist takes only your skin“ and Barry Goldwater reflected, “The income tax created more criminals than any other single act of government.“ Einstein and Churchill had their own lowly views on the topic. While we may chuckle and agree with […]
Raising Capital Via Crowdfunding: A Step Closer to Reality
The JOBS Act (short for Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act) became law in April 2012. One of the more controversial provisions in the JOBS Act was the creation of a new “crowdfunding” exemption from federal and state securities-law registration available for startup and early stage businesses seeking to raise capital. Crowdfunding is the name given
Paradigm Consulting to formally open new office on April 4
UTICA — Paradigm Consulting, Inc., a local, independent advisory firm, will formally mark the opening of its new office in the Utica Business Park with
SUNY BEST April 3 event discusses small businesses and federal-government contracting
BINGHAMTON — The SUNY Business and Education Cooperative of the Southern Tier (SUNY BEST) will host an event on April 3 offering small-business owners information

Cuomo announces ‘Bridge to Success’ loan program for women and minority contractors
Participating lenders have launched the “Bridge to Success” loan program, committing at least $20 million to expand access to short-term bridge loans for minority and

Midstate Mutual Insurance Company announces CEO change
AUBURN — Midstate Mutual Insurance Company on Tuesday announced that Gregory Bruce has stepped down as the firm’s president and CEO. Matthew Benedict, who has

Blues Traveler to headline Taste of Syracuse event in June
SYRACUSE — The musical group Blues Traveler — known for its 1995, Grammy award-winning song, “Run-Around” — will headline and cap off the entertainment at
SBA to host business conference for veterans Thursday at OCC
ONONDAGA — More than 150 veteran and active military members are expected to attend the 7th annual “Operation: Start Up & Grow” business conference on

Cuomo: Axa to pay DFS $20 million fine over insurance violations on retirement products
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced that Axa Equitable will pay a $20 million fine to the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS)
New York manufacturing index edges up in March
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported today that its Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index rose to 5.6 in March from 4.5
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