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Survey: Upstate CEOs ready for recovery following a tough year in 2021
Upstate New York CEOs “seemed more poised and ready for the beginnings of a recovery” following another tough year for businesses across the region as

Vintage Vibes formally opens storefront in Owego
OWEGO, N.Y. — Vintage Vibes — a new, woman-owned business that offers trendy and affordable new and vintage items of all sizes — has opened a storefront in downtown Owego. The boutique, located at 173 Front St., held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 26 with the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce. Vintage

Willie’s opens new café location in Utica
UTICA , N.Y.— After five years with just one location, Willie’s Bagel Café is bringing its New York City–style bagels to even more people with a second location in the former Patio Drive-In property on Oriskany Street. Willie’s Gourmet Cafe, which opened in early March, fulfills a longtime dream for owner William Rodriguez, who always

CenterState CEO, Mohawk Valley partners submit application for Build Back Better Regional Challenge
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO and a group of regional partners have submitted a phase-two application for the Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC). BBBRC

Small Business Spotlight: Purple Banana owner starts business with intense focus
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — When Luke Nicolette — owner of The Purple Banana, a new business in Syracuse — approached the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Syracuse WorkForce Run plans for June 21 event
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — After a virtual event in 2020 and a small-scale, in-person event in 2021, the Syracuse WorkForce Run is back on the calendar

CenterState CEO announces Business of the Year finalists in five categories
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO on Wednesday announced finalists for its 2022 Business of the Year awards. CenterState CEO will recognize a single company or

Syracuse University ends COVID vax and testing requirements for entry to Carrier Dome events
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Wednesday said that — as of this Saturday — fans will no longer be required to demonstrate proof of

Commerce Chenango Tourism offers tourism-related grant program
NORWICH, N.Y. — Commerce Chenango Tourism says new grant program is available for Chenango County tourism-related businesses, as well as event and festival organizers. The
Broome County hotel occupancy jumps more than 45 percent in January
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County hotels saw an influx of guests in January compared to a year ago as the lodging industry continues to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent report. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county rose 45.5 percent to 44.1 percent
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