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Syracuse Nationals draws thousands to State Fairgrounds
GEDDES — The Syracuse Nationals, year after year, draws thousands of car enthusiasts to the New York State Fairgrounds in Geddes. Right Coast Association, the Brewerton–based group that organizes the show, describes the annual mid-July event on its website as the “Largest Car Show in the Northeast.” The show is set for the weekend […]
StartFast Demo Day 2014 set for Aug. 14 at WCNY Connection Center
SYRACUSE — Aspiring entrepreneurs will attempt to impress a room of angel investors and venture capitalists with their business plans for developing and commercializing the latest Internet and mobile technologies at the StartFast Venture Accelerator’s Demo Day 2014 on Aug. 14. The Demo Day kicks off at 3 p.m. with registration and a chance to
Friendship leads to partnership at Daughter for Hire, LLC
WHITESBORO — Kathleen Rutishauser and Denise Flihan have known each other since the mid-1990s when their daughters were in the same ballet class. Each has a “strong” business-development background, says Flihan, and they now co-own a business that Rutishauser launched in late 2012. Daughter for Hire, LLC, a firm that operates from Rutishauser’s home in
CenterState CEO goes in a new direction with new B2B Marketplace
SYRACUSE — Jane Amico, vice president of chamber services at CenterState CEO, explained it this way. “After 23 years and valuable feedback from both our members and the business community, we are reshaping our traditional business showcase and delivering a targeted-engagement opportunity,” said Amico. She spoke to reporters assembled to cover the announcement at the
Integrated Marketing Services acquires Automated Graphics
CLAY — Integrated Marketing Services, Inc., a firm that has specialized in direct-mail marketing services for more than 20 years, has acquired Automated Graphics, Inc. of DeWitt. It was an asset purchase that closed on June 18, says Michael Barker, president and CEO of Integrated Marketing Services. Barker is the firm’s majority owner, while company
Central New York is a great test market
Several years ago, Coca-Cola introduced a product called C2 which contained half the calories and carbohydrates of regular Coke. It created C2 specifically for men who did not like the image or flavor of Diet Coke, but did not want to consume all the calories and carbohydrates in regular Coke. After spending nearly $50 million
Semifinalists selected for Oswego County Next Great Idea Business Plan Competition
The 2014 Oswego County Next Great Idea Business Plan Competition recently announced the seven semifinalists that are competing for a $25,000 prize toward the start of their business in Oswego County. In the third edition of the event, the Next Great Idea committee said it received 19 business-concept proposals. The seven that were chosen by
The Real Meaning of Independence
The annual 4th of July holiday, which we celebrated recently, is a time to reflect on the true meaning of independence. It’s important to note that independence is not about being alone; it’s about being free to be in control of your own future. This is especially important when leading a business — large or
State unemployment rate dips to 6.6 percent in June, CNY jobs picture is mixed
New York state’s unemployment rate declined to 6.6 percent in June from 6.7 percent in May, reaching its lowest level since November 2008. The Empire
Empire Brewing Company seeking federal funding for expansion
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Empire Brewing Company, a Syracuse–based brewer of handcrafted ales and lagers, has plans to expand its operations and add jobs. The brewery
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