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Vetted Tech pitches in to assist first responders
DeWITT — When Mike Mowins, president of Vetted Tech, Inc., recently learned that several local first responders were short of critically needed personal protective equipment (PPE), he sprang into action to make and supply face shields. Vetted Tech, established in 2019, is an additive manufacturing company specializing in advanced 3D-printed parts created in metal or […]
SBA clarifies nonprofit hospitals are eligible for PPP loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently provided clarification for how nonprofit hospitals can qualify for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans The low-interest, forgivable loans are meant to be a lifeline for small businesses and nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping them to keep their employees. In an interim final rule published on April 28,
SBA says it’s still not too late for small businesses to get a PPP loan
The PPP loans are meant to help small businesses and nonprofits stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, by funding eight weeks of payroll and certain
Madison County warns residents of possible COVID-19 exposure at nine area businesses
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — The Madison County Health Department says people who tested positive for COVID-19 have visited various stores throughout the county Members of the
Onondaga County Health Department warns of possible exposure at three area retailers
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department is warning area residents about potential COVID-19 exposures at three area retailers on certain days and times.
McMahon says return of in-person car sales is a big deal for Onondaga County economy
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon on Tuesday confirmed that auto dealers in the county can again sell cars and trucks in-person if
FuzeHub awards Utica firm $50K grant to use in N95 mask production
UTICA — A Utica firm that specializes in advanced textile products is using a $50,000 grant award to ramp up its N95 mask production for health-care workers. Albany–based nonprofit FuzeHub awarded the funding to Environmental Composites Inc. It was among four grants totaling $300,000 that FuzeHub presented in its COVID-19 manufacturing grant program. FuzeHub also
CenterState CEO, KeyBank announce $150K small business emergency relief grant program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO on Friday announced a $150,000 small-business stabilization fund from which grants are available for “under-resourced” small businesses affected by COVID-19
Utica announces first round of economic-stimulus loans
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri on Thursday announced the first round of loans for local businesses that applied for the city’s economic-stimulus loan
County health officials warn of possible virus exposure at two area stores
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department is warning customers about possible coronavirus exposure on recent days at the Cricket Wireless store in the
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