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Survey: 44% of businesses seeking interns in 2022
Nearly all of those expect to hire interns for jobs afterward Facing a critical lack of skilled workers, some U.S. hiring decision-makers are looking to create their own trained workforce. A new survey from The Harris Poll, commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, found that 44 percent of businesses plan to bring on interns in 2022 with 94 […]
New Oneida boutique helps women feel Worthy
ONEIDA, N.Y. — The name of Jennifer Bailey’s new clothing store in Oneida sums up her hopes for the business venture — that every woman who walks into Worthy feels just that: worthy of looking and feeling her best. “A place where all women can feel welcome,” is how Bailey describes her premium and designer
Reality-show contestant offers sweet treats at Sherrill bakery
SHERRILL, N.Y. — Andrea Maranville’s self-taught skills as a baker have taken her from her house’s kitchen across the Atlantic to compete on a television baking competition and back home to Sherrill to open her own bakery. Maranville opened Sweet Life of a Baker at 522 Sherrill Road last October, but the road there was
Utica bar emerges from pandemic with a new look
UTICA, N.Y. — Running three bars during a global pandemic that, for a time, required her businesses to shut their doors was about the hardest thing Michelle Klosek has done as a business owner. Knowing that she had to either figure it out or fail, Klosek rolled up her sleeves and got to work. She
New regional director begins work at Onondaga SBDC
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Robert Griffin has started his work as the new regional director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Onondaga Community College (OCC). SBDCs provide counseling and training to small businesses, including working with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to develop and provide informational tools to support business startups and existing
SBA makes changes to Community Advantage pilot program
The Biden-Harris Administration on March 30 announced what it called “impactful reforms” to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Community Advantage pilot program. The changes seek to prioritize “equitable access to capital for low-income borrowers and those from underserved communities,” the SBA said. Vice President Kamala Harris and SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the reforms. Changes announced
Broome Leadership Institute graduates 19 in Class of 2022
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — On Thursday, March 24, 19 area businesspeople graduated as members of the Broome Leadership Institute (BLI) Class of 2022 at a dinner and ceremony, at the Riverdale Banquet Hall in Endwell. The BLI Class of 2022 represents the 35th graduating class of the program. BLI is a six-month community leadership program, sponsored
Launch NY makes improvements to investor network program
“The advancements we’ve made with Investor Network 2.0 demonstrate continued commitment to and growth in the capabilities of our #InvestLocal community,” said Marnie LaVigne, president and CEO of Launch NY, said. “York IE recently ranked Buffalo as the 5th biggest U.S. startup city by funding and Launch NY’s #InvestLocal programs — including the Investor Network,
Tucker Backyard Pools & Spas puts finishing touches on new location
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Just in time for everyone to open their swimming pools for the season, Tucker Backyard Pools & Spas plans to soon formally open its new headquarters and showroom at 8086 Seneca Turnpike in New Hartford. Construction crews are currently working on finishing the interior of the new 11,000-square-foot building, and owner
Onondaga County begins foreclosure proceeding on Great Northern Mall, seeks sale
CLAY, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon says the current owner of the Great Northern Mall in Clay has two options to solve its
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