Stay up-to-date on the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Syracuse, Central New York and beyond.

Cookware maker Borough Furnace wins small-business award
SYRACUSE — Borough Furnace, Inc., a local cookware manufacturer, was one of 10 local small businesses recognized at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 18th annual Small Business Excellence Awards luncheon in Syracuse on May 6. KeyBank, N.A. nominated Borough Furnace, based in East Syracuse, for the 2016 Small Business Excellence Award that it won, according […]
We Want Your Projects: Regional Council Opens New Round of Funding
The July 29 deadline to submit a consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for the sixth round of the Regional Economic Development Council is fast approaching. In this round, Governor Andrew Cuomo will award $750 million to fund regional priority projects across the state’s 10 regions. If you or your firm is considering an expansion project, I
Millennials Push Employers for More Purpose in the Workplace
Millennials have something of a mixed reputation when it comes to work. Studies show that they aren’t loyal to employers so much as to the job itself. They also want to find a purpose to their careers beyond making money — which is a pretty good thing. Companies have had a front-row seat in recent
How to Add Sprinkles to Your Service
Remember the famous sales line, “I can get it for you fast, good, or cheap; pick two”? Today’s customers want all three, plus they want it unique. When entrepreneur Candace Nelson introduced a 24-hour, sprinkles cupcake ATM that delivers customers a personalized cupcake in 15 seconds, it was more than a successful novelty. It was

Dale Carnegie Training of CNY announced JULIE BILLINGS has joined as a training advisor. She will work with clients throughout the Syracuse, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira areas. Billings is a strategic and creative-development consultant with 19 years’ experience. She has served on many local and regional committees and boards of directors. Billings holds an MBA
Annese & Associates, Inc. has hired GARRETT RAYMOND to provide hands-on installation and support of its technology products and design client data center and virtualization products. He previously worked as a systems administrator II with NBT Bank. Raymond has a bachelor’s degree in history and computer science from SUNY Fredonia. MIKE FAY has joined Annese

Licensed real-estate salesperson, LAURIE KUSHNER, has joined HUNT Real Estate ERA at its Manlius office. In addition to her real-estate knowledge, she is a certified personal trainer, cancer exercise specialist, and a 4th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Contact The Business Journal News Network at news@cnybj.com

VELDIN MISKIC has joined Pyramid Brokerage Company after holding several retail management positions in business operations and sales. He previously worked in a variety of industries including insurance, consumer products, and advertising. Miskic graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from SUNY Polytechnic Institute and also attended the Manfred Real Estate Learning Center. Contact The
KORRIE OLSZEWSKI has joined the advance local sales manager team at Syracuse Media Group as an account executive. She has a bachelor’s degree in communications from SUNY Cortland. Prior to her new role, she was a senior brand strategist at Terakeet for more than two years. SONNY GOLDBAUM has also joined the advance local sales
MELISSA MENON has joined Darco Manufacturing Inc. as talent/community engagement manager. Previously, she was the director of college and career access at On Point for College Inc. Menon brings more than 10 years of counseling know-how and experience developing and implementing programs and services in education and workforce access. Menon will continue to serve On
Stay up-to-date on the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Syracuse, Central New York and beyond.