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Launch NY awarded federal money for its Seed Fund
“Since 2016, Launch NY has invested over $4.1 million in 76 of Upstate New York’s most promising startups from its nonprofit Seed Fund, augmented by Launch NY’s for profit #InvestLocal programs yielding a total of nearly $7.8 million,” Marnie LaVigne, president and CEO of Launch NY, said. “This injection of funds attracts capital from outside […]
Hochul proposes billion dollar “rescue plan” for New York small businesses
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York small business could get some help from the components of a proposed billion-dollar state “rescue plan.” Gov. Kathy Hochul on
CNY Biotech Accelerator wins $625,000 in state funding as certified business incubator
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — New York State has awarded the Central New York Biotech Accelerator (CNYBAC) at Upstate Medical University a funding award of $625,000, representing
People news: BeerBoard names Hirmas VP of research & development
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — BeerBoard, a Syracuse–based provider of technology to measure beer sales at bars and restaurants, announced it has named James Hirmas as its
Ithaca Ale House now operating in bigger space in City Centre
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca Ale House has moved to a new location at 301 East State St. inside City Centre in Ithaca. The restaurant
Koskinen’s Towing & Repair leases space in East Syracuse for second towing location
EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Koskinen’s Towing & Repair, of Tompkins County, recently leased 3,200 square feet of space at 201 Bagg St. in the village of East Syracuse for its second towing location and first in the Syracuse area. Gary Cottet from Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company helped arrange the transaction, according to a release
Tae Kwon Do business relocates to Manlius Mart Plaza
MANLIUS — Sun Chong’s Tae Kwon Do recently relocated to the Manlius Mart Plaza in the village of Manlius from its prior location on East Genesee Street (Route 5) in the town of Manlius. The martial-arts business, now rebranded as Master McDowell’s World Class Tae Kwon Do, leased 5,200 square feet at the neighborhood shopping
Survey: 4 of 10 workers to look for new jobs in 1st half of 2022
More than four in 10 workers surveyed (41 percent) said they plan to look for a new job in the first half of 2022, up from 32 percent six months ago. The top reasons are to secure a salary boost (54 percent), better benefits and perks (38 percent), and the ability to work remotely permanently (34 percent).
CNY regions post improved jobless rates, job growth in November
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira regions continued to improve compared to a year ago as the Central New York regions’ job markets rebound from the worst effects of the pandemic. The figures are part of the latest New York State Department of Labor data released Dec. 21. In addition,
Rome Area Chamber’s business-assistance fund gets boost from AmeriCU donation
ROME, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union announced it has donated $25,000 to the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce’s business-assistance fund. The chamber created the fund
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