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Venture-capital fund started to help startups on a SUNY campus
SYRACUSE — SUNY has introduced Upstate Biotech Ventures (UBV), a “first-of-its-kind” venture-capital fund for startups and small businesses on a SUNY campus. Dr. Mantosh Dewan, president of SUNY Upstate Medical University, announced the fund during a July 15 ceremony at Upstate Medical’s CNY Biotech Accelerator at 841 E. Fayette St. in Syracuse. “This is certainly […]
Aging Advocates CNY to buy Senior Home Care Solutions
Deal becomes official in early 2025 MANLIUS — Aging Advocates CNY will be the new owner of Senior Home Care Solutions of DeWitt following an acquisition deal that takes effect at the start of 2025. Aging Advocates CNY of Manlius is a privately owned, care-management practice that provides guidance and solutions to address aging-related
Chat-a-Wyle Restaurant in Apalachin is in the spotlight
APALACHIN, N.Y. — Chat-a-Wyle Restaurant, which dubs itself as the “Home of soup in a bread bowl,” was recently recognized by the Tioga County Chamber
New York SBDC honoring regional small businesses, presentations continue
ALBANY — Businesses in Lowville and Utica have been recognized as winners of awards from the New York Small Business Development Center (NY SBDC). Businesses in Binghamton and Oneonta were also scheduled to be honored on Aug. 14 and Aug. 15 respectively. They’re among 10 award recipients that NY SBDC started recognizing as part of
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
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