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NY SBDC financial impact to counties surpassed $300M in 2023
ALBANY — New York Small Business Development Center (New York SBDC) generated a financial impact surpassing $300 million for counties across the state during its 40th anniversary year in 2023. New York SBDC provided direct support to more than 23,000 small-business clients, SUNY Chancellor John King, Jr. said in releasing the SBDC’s 2023 annual report […]

Homer spa and salon focuses on wellness
HOMER — For Heather Malchak, opening Kallos Body Bar allowed her to combine her experience and knowledge as both a cosmetologist and a nurse together in one place that provides aesthetics (both cosmetic and medical), wellness and full-service hair salon services to Homer and surrounding communities. Active as a cosmetologist since 1999, Malchak says she

Creating a Strong Brand Identity: A Necessity for Small Businesses
In today’s competitive marketplace, creating a strong brand identity is crucial for small businesses looking to stand out from the crowd and is essential for growth and success. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through the creation of collateral materials, including letterhead, presentation templates, and business cards. Brand identity is the

Mohawk Valley fund accepting applications for grants to women-owned businesses
The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties — in cooperation with Baird Private Wealth Management, UpMobility Foundation, and the Griffiss Institute — is accepting

State has $200 million available for DRI, NY Forward community revitalization programs
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State announced it has $200 million in funding available through its two downtown-revitalization and economic-development programs The dollar amounts include $100 million each for the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and the third round of the NY Forward program, which focuses on revitalizing smaller and rural downtowns.

Cliff’s Local Market opens in Oswego
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Cliff’s Local Market announced it has opened its first Oswego location on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 260 NY 104. Along with CITGO-branded

Leading EDGE Awards to honor Steve DiMeo
VERONA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley EDGE’s 23rd annual Leading EDGE Awards, set for Sept. 12 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, are dedicated in memory of former EDGE President Steve DiMeo for his lifelong service in supporting the region’s economy and his contributions to the community. DiMeo, who passed away on March

Miss Prissy’s to open location at Syracuse airport
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Miss Prissy’s, a Syracuse eatery specializing in American soul food, will soon open a location at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). The restaurant, one of the original vendors at the Salt City Market, recently made headlines when Onondaga County awarded it a $100,000 grant for its renovation work at 431 S. Warren

Five startups complete CenterState CEO’s Syracuse Surge Accelerator program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The inaugural group of five startups involved in CenterState CEO’s Syracuse Surge Accelerator has completed the yearlong program. A recognition event held Wednesday at Le Moyne College included presentations by Surge Accelerator team founders, a keynote address, and the chance to network with the teams, CenterState CEO said. The startups included Clutch

Tompkins Financial Advisors names new president
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) announced it has appointed Eric Taylor as its new executive VP and president of its Tompkins Financial Advisors unit. In this role, Taylor leads Tompkins Financial Advisors, a holistic financial-services firm, to bring customized wealth management, financial planning, and trust services to individuals and businesses. He reports
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