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Small Biz Interview: The co-founders of Geeksmith
CAMILLUS — As high-school students in Camillus, Philip Impaglia, 23, and Michael Serrata, 25, played a lot of video games. Now, they still play video games, but as the co-founders and co-owners of Geeksmith Productions, they have transformed their hobby into a fledgling business. Starting as a “nerd culture” podcast in the fall of 2012 […]
Paint and sip business, Art & Vine, opens in downtown Utica
UTICA — Art & Vine, Utica’s first “paint and sip” business, formally opened in downtown on Nov. 10. Located on 157 Genesee St. in a 1,419-square-foot space, the business is owner Connie Pratt’s first venture. In a “paint and sip” business, beer or wine is offered while patrons participate in an art class. The U.S.
New owner wants Syracuse Crate to include more local favorites
CLAY — Syracuse Crate, a six-year-old online retailer of gift boxes that include products made in Central New York, has a new owner who has plans to expand the offerings. It’s a method for people and businesses to ship the area’s “iconic” foods around the world, says Thomas Connors, sole owner of Syracuse Crate. “There’s
VF Outlet opens on second level at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — VF Outlet on Friday opened a new store on Destiny USA’s second-level expansion, across from Jos. A. Bank. Destiny USA made the
Turning Stone announces plans for luxury retail outlet complex
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation on Wednesday announced plans for a development project at the Turning Stone Resort Casino that will include luxury
Cathy’s Corner Café moves to Syracuse’s west end
SYRACUSE — Cathy’s Corner Café, previously located at 731 James St., has moved to a larger building at 929 Avery Ave. and will start serving dinner, just in time for Thanksgiving. The space formally housed Smorol’s Restaurant, which closed in the spring of 2012. Cathy’s Corner Café has been a full-service caterer and lunch service
Cuomo signs Craft New York Act, announces $3M in promotional funding
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed the Craft New York Act that he says cuts “burdensome” requirements placed on producers and eases restrictions
Popeyes franchise restaurant headed for Salina
SALINA, N.Y. — A franchise location of the Popeyes restaurant chain, which specializes in Southern-style fried chicken and biscuits, is planned for Route 11
Allegiant Air to add a direct flight from Syracuse to Fort Lauderdale
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Allegiant Air plans to add a direct flight from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. twice a week, starting Feb.
Mohawk Valley Advertising Club to close
UTICA, N.Y. — After 67 years in existence, the Mohawk Valley Advertising Club announced it will close at the end of November with one final
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