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Cornell engineering startup wins NFL innovation contest
ITHACA — Organic Robotics Corporation (ORC), an engineering startup at Cornell University, captured prize money in the 6th annual NFL 1st & Future competition, sponsored by the National Football League. ORC won with its stretchable sensing technology, Light Lace, and topped a field of four finalists. The finals were televised Feb. 2 on the NFL […]
Virtual conference to focus on business ownership in NNY
SARANAC LAKE — Small-business opportunities for the “next generation” of entrepreneurs in Northern New York (NNY) are the focus of a four-day virtual conference set for Feb. 24-27. The North Country Center for Businesses in Transition (CBIT) will host the virtual event that will “attract and empower aspiring” entrepreneurs to pursue business ownership in NNY,
VIEWPOINT: How to Support our Small Businesses & Local Economy
Buying local supports our area’s economy and builds community by directly helping our neighbors. According to Syracuse First, if we shift 10 percent of our budgets to supporting locally owned, independent businesses over non-local businesses, it could generate $130 million in new economic activity for Onondaga County alone, and nearly $25 million in new tax revenue. This concept
Port & Company, CPAs rebrands as Ranucci, Dalton & Schenk, CPAs, P.C.
DeWITT, N.Y. — Starting on Jan. 1, the accounting firm formerly known as Port & Company, CPAs began operating as Ranucci, Dalton & Schenk, CPAs, P.C. The firm has certified public accountants and certified valuation analysts and advisors. Its services include accounting, tax planning and compliance, personal financial and estate planning, business planning, business valuations,
Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce selects new executive director
UTICA, N.Y. —The board of directors of the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce has appointed Kari Puleo as its new executive director. She will be
SU’s Whitman School appoints new director of marketing & communications
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University announced it has appointed Dawn S. McWilliams as director of marketing and
Businesses start the Be a Neighbor Fund to help Utica small businesses
UTICA, N.Y. — Four Utica–area businesses have launched the Be A Neighbor Fund, which seeks to raise money to help small, local companies in Utica
Launch NY invests more than $2M in 32 companies during 2020
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Launch NY worked with more than 175 investors to deliver $2.23 million to 32 companies through its #InvestLocal community. Its effort during 2020 “pushed the venture-development organization to over $5 million in lifetime investments,” the organization said in a Jan. 25 news release. Launch NY’s #InvestLocal financing programs in 2020 provided seed
Genius NY director maps out 2021 program as application period remains open
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Genius NY program continues accepting applications for its fifth round through the end of March. As of Feb. 2nd, 50 firms have applied to participate, says Jeff Fuchsberg, director of Genius NY. “Applications have grown every year. Last year, we were a little bit over 400. I expect the turnout to
VIEWPOINT: Why You Should Consider a Digital Transformation for Your Company in 2021
As with every new year, it’s important to formulate, plan, and set your business goals. Have you considered how revamping your software solutions could help you achieve those goals? Here are just a few of the reasons to consider a digital transformation for your business in 2021. 1. Keeping up with yourself. Your goals most likely include
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