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OSHA: Geddes contractor faces $96K in proposed fines for “repeat” violations
GEDDES, N.Y. — A Geddes roofing contractor is facing proposed fines of more than $96,000 for exposing “its employees to potentially fatal fall hazards” at
Genius NY increases minimum cash awards for startups by more than 40 percent
SYRACUSE — Genius NY, a $2 million business accelerator based at the Syracuse Technology Garden, has increased by 43 percent the minimum cash-prize amounts it will award its competition finalists. Genius NY stands for Growing ENtrepreneurs & Innovators in UpState New York. It’s an in-residence business competition accelerator at the Tech Garden that CenterState CEO

SBA awards Syracuse University grant funding for service-disabled veteran entrepreneurship training
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded Syracuse University a $100,000 service-disabled veteran entrepreneurshiptraining program grant (SDVETP). The funding will target the

Genius NY increases minimum cash awards for startups by more than 40 percent
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Genius NY, a $2 million business accelerator based at the Syracuse Technology Garden, has increased by 43 percent the minimum cash-prize amounts

Subway franchise operator from Clay arrested for tax fraud
CLAY, N.Y. — A Subway franchise operator from Clay is facing 31 felony charges for sales-tax evasion. Andrew Buccilli, 39, of Clay owns and operates

CNY region unemployment rates decline in August compared to a year ago
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Binghamton, Utica–Rome, Ithaca, and Watertown–Fort Drum metro areas fell in August compared to a year ago, according to the latest

SBA, partners to host Oct. 11 government-contracting event at SUNY Poly in Marcy
MARCY, N.Y. — Minority and women entrepreneurs have the chance to learn how to sell their products and services to various levels of government. The

SBA adds veterans’ business outreach center near Albany
WATERVLIET, N.Y. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched a veterans’ business-outreach center (VBOC) in Watervliet in the Capital region. The VBOC at

Galaxy Communications buys Long Island event company
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Galaxy Communications has purchased DBE Events, a company that operates two events on Long Island. DBE Events produces Hops & Props Craft

Genius NY expands for applicants in Internet of Things industry
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Genius NY, a $2 million business accelerator based at the Syracuse Technology Garden, is expanding its applicant pool to accommodate startups specializing
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