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DeWitt firm leader named Veteran Owned Small Business Person of the Year
DeWITT — The man who leads a DeWitt business is the recipient of the SBA’s regional office’s “Veteran Owned Small Business Person of the Year” award. The Syracuse-Upstate district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) made the selection. Daniel Rickman, director of the SBA Syracuse-Upstate New York district office, presented the award on […]
Amex survey: Small-business owners concerned about pricing, cash flow
But nearly all are glad they started their businesses A new survey from American Express found that small-business owners are concerned about rising prices and cash-flow forecasting, but nearly all of them are still pleased they started their small business. The third Amex Trendex: Small Business Edition found that pricing/price hikes (44 percent) and cash-flow forecasting

Johnson City business owner appears at Small Business Showcase in D.C.
JOHNSON CITY — A Broome County business owner participated in the May 1 Small Business Showcase held in Washington, D.C. Rob Salamida, owner of the Rob Salamida Co. of Johnson City, accepted his invitation to participate from U.S. Representative Marc Molinaro (R–Catskill), according to an April 30 announcement from the Congressman’s office. The event was

City Café brings new choices in allergy-friendly dining
WHITESBORO — City Café has wrapped up the final touches on its new business model and renovations at the allergy-friendly restaurant that adds a new menu along with dinner service. Alyssa Williams opened the café in December 2020 mainly as a bakery and lunch place. While not a trained chef, Williams perfected cooking that avoids

Brooklyn Pickle opens second North Carolina restaurant
Brooklyn Pickle is continuing its expansion south with a second location in North Carolina, the company announced. Brooklyn Pickle Raleigh celebrated its grand opening on May 6 with food and giveaways. The owners of this location, Peter and Jane Kim, are partnering with Brooklyn Pickle company owner Craig Kowadla on what is the restaurant’s sixth

Rochester-area marketing agency Dixon Schwabl announces leadership change
VICTOR, N.Y. — Dixon Schwabl + Company (DS+CO), a Rochester–area marketing agency, says it has a new CEO. The firm’s president, Jessica Savage, has now

Nonprofit registration open for Mohawk Valley Gives 2024
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is gearing up for Mohawk Valley Gives, its third-annual 24-hour online day of community

SBA Syracuse-Upstate office honors DeWitt CEO as Veteran Owned Small Business Person of the Year
DeWITT, N.Y. — The Syracuse-Upstate district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has selected the CEO of a DeWitt firm as this year’s recipient of the Veteran Owned Small Business Person of the Year Award. Daniel Rickman, director of the SBA Syracuse-Upstate New York district office, presented the award on location to Mike

Mohawk Valley organizations receive NYSCA grants
Two Mohawk Valley organizations received grants from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) for projects at their facilities. The Kirkland Art Center

Naturally Lewis awards grants to 16 businesses, organizations in Lewis County
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — A total of 16 businesses and organizations in Lewis County will use more than $14,000 in grant funding to improve their visibility.
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