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CLEVELAND, Ohio — The KeyBank Foundation announced it has awarded a four-year, $24 million grant to the “KeyBank Business Boost & Build Program, powered by

Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival gets underway in downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The AmeriCU Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival kicked off Friday morning at Columbus Circle in downtown Syracuse. Within the first hour, dozens
Arc of Seneca Cayuga receives $4,300 grant for computer-assisted art labs
AUBURN — Arc of Seneca Cayuga announced it has recently received a grant of $4,300 from the Cayuga Community Fund. Money from the Community Fund helps programs in education, health, social services, the arts, civic, and environmental concerns, as well as the preservation of historic resources in Cayuga County. The grant will be used for

Christine’s Cookie Shoppe settles into new home, eyes growth
UTICA — Christine Meeker says she’s a dreamer, but even she wasn’t dreaming this big. The sole owner of Christine’s Cookie Shoppe, LLC moved the growing specialty cookie business this spring into a 2,000-square-foot space on the first floor of 171 Genesee St. in downtown Utica. The building is home to @171 Events, which holds

Syracuse Chiefs say Salt Potatoes merchandise sales have “broken” records
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Chiefs say sales of their Salt Potatoes merchandise have “broken” the team’s merchandise sale records. The Chiefs made that pronouncement June 29, five days after announcing that the club would become the Syracuse Salt Potatoes for one game against the Rochester Red Wings on Aug. 5 for the team’s “What If”
Report: Most CNY region unemployment rates rose in June
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Binghamton, Watertown–Fort Drum, and Ithaca regions all rose in June compared to a year ago. Bucking the trend, the

Genius NY finalist, SkyOp, to offer drone training course at Tech Garden
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SkyOp, a finalist in the Genius NY competition, is offering an introduction to unmanned-aircraft systems (UAS) course beginning Aug. 1 at the

In Bloom Yoga rides the yoga boom
NEW HARTFORD — Which is your favorite: cat, dog (with or without hydrant), puppy, cow, or crane? The question is not directed to animal lovers, but rather, to yoga practitioners. Yoga is sweeping the nation. According to a 2016 study by Ipsos Public Affairs, the number of American yoga practitioners increased from 20.4 million in
3 Ways to Help Employees Weather a Business Storm Cycle
The modern economy is in a constant state of change, which means businesses — large and small — must move quickly in response to market shifts. Even the strongest companies will cycle through good times and bad. Bringing out the best in employees is a challenge in even the best of times. According to Gallup,

Amidon Marketing launches, acquires Custom Business Services
CICERO — Amidon Marketing, a new marketing firm headquartered in Cicero, has acquired Customer Business Services, a marketing business in Auburn. Customer Business Services, also known as CBS Marketing & Development, operated at 360 Grant Ave. in Auburn. Amidon Marketing is located at 6250 South Bay Road in Cicero. Josh Amidon, co-owner of Amidon Marketing,
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