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Farm to Fork 101: Reconnecting the Farmer & the Consumer

Business Mentors, Small Business, Sports, Entertainment & Tourism, Subscriber Only

Mark Pawliw lived the food and restaurant lifestyle through his 25-plus years of experience in the industry, but he realized that something was missing. What was lacking was a connection to the producers, growers, and chefs that bring the food to your plates, the drink to your glasses, and the art of cooking that ties […]

Boyce starts as new branch manager for SBA Syracuse district office

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SYRACUSE — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a third member of the leadership team for the Syracuse district, which covers a 34-county area of upstate New York, The SBA on April 6 said that Jeffrey Boyce is serving as its new branch manager for the SBA Syracuse district office. He joins SBA

State streamlines the MWBE certification process

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ALBANY — Interested New York business owners can now apply for any MWBE (minority and women-owned business enterprise) certification programs in New York using one website and one common application. Gov. Andrew Cuomo earlier this year directed Empire State Development’s Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development to establish a statewide integrated MWBE application portal.

Laci’s Tapas Bar temporarily closes due to coronavirus restrictions

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SYRACUSE — Laura Serway, owner of Laci’s Tapas Bar at 304 Hawley Ave. in Syracuse, says she has every intention of reopening the restaurant when the current coronavirus restrictions are lifted. A note on the restaurant’s website says that as of Thursday, March 26, Laci’s is “closed until further notice.” “At this time, continuing to

Upstate Minority Economic Alliance to use AEI funding for training

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The training is an activity that “we definitely look forward to resuming, particularly in light of the AEI funding” when UMEA is able to do so, says Me’Shae Rolling, UMEA’s interim executive director, who spoke with CNYBJ on April 3. Founded in 2017, the AEI is comprised of a group of 24 community leaders from

Onondaga County warns customers of laundromat, outlet store about possible COVID-19 exposure

Employee Benefits & Human Resources, Health Care, Nonprofits, Small Business

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department reports that employees of two local businesses have tested positive for COVID-19 and is warning customers of

FuzeHub announces competitive program for COVID-19 manufacturing grants

Manufacturing & Engineering, New York News, Nonprofits, Small Business, Technology

ALBANY, N.Y. — FuzeHub has announced the launch of a competitive grant program that will award $400,000 in COVID-19 manufacturing grants. The nonprofit FuzeHub “connects