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Offroad-equipment supplier expands in Oriskany
ORISKANY, N.Y. — A trip to Glacier National Park in Montana a few years ago sparked an interest in off-roading for Derrick Snell. That hobby eventually led him to form his own business selling equipment to other off-roading enthusiasts. In fact, it was learning it was going to take six to seven months to receive […]
New York SBDCs have a new state director
ALBANY, N.Y. — The new state director of the New York Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) has started her new duties. Sonya Smith succeeds Brian Goldstein, who retired in January 2021, a SUNY spokesperson tells CNYBJ. Tammy Morrow, associate director of the New York SBDCs, has been serving as interim director since then, the spokesperson
Launch Lewis County business competition is underway
Application deadline is March 21
Fulton firm certified as service-disabled vet-owned business
FULTON, N.Y. — New York Office of General Services (OGS) Acting Commissioner Jeanette Moy recently announced that a Fulton pet-service business has been certified as a service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB). The New York OGS Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (DSDVBD) issued the certification to Fort Frisbee, LLC, which is located at 801 West Broadway
Communiqué Design & Marketing promotes Ulrich to VP
ITHACA — Communiqué Design & Marketing, a marketing agency based in Ithaca, has promoted Maddie Ulrich to vice president. In her new role, Ulrich will assist with business development, strategic public-relations initiatives, and staff management. Ulrich joined Communiqué in the summer of 2017 as a public-relations intern after graduating from SUNY Oswego with a bachelor’s
Cortland County small businesses can apply for grants through BDC programs
CORTLAND, N.Y. — Pandemic-impacted small businesses in Cortland County have until the end of February to apply for grant funding from the Cortland County Business Development Corporation (BDC). The BDC was awarded $300,000 through the county’s American Rescue Plan allocation process. Businesses may be eligible for assistance through three different programs, the BDC said. The
Downtown Committee launches Challenge ’22 program
Filled with tasks to support the downtown area & businesses SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. on Feb. 2 rolled out Challenge ’22, a free contest that seeks to “drive support” to downtown Syracuse establishments throughout the year “in a fun, interactive way.” The object
New grant program opens to boost state canal system tourism
Supporting tourism and recreation along the New York State Canal System, including canal waterways and the Canalway Trail, is the focus of a new competitive grant program starting later this month. The 2022 program will provide funding to support tourism infrastructure and amenity improvements, and events. The New York State Canal Corporation — through the
Destiny USA ends indoor mask requirement following state move
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA says that, as of Thursday, shoppers are no longer required to wear a mask inside the shopping and entertainment complex.
New York State ends indoor mask mandate, but not for schools
ALBANY, N.Y. — After nearly two months of being in place, the statewide indoor business mask-or-vaccine requirement will be lifted in New York state starting
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