Small Business

It’s officially over: Cuomo cancels 2020 New York State Fair

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In a decision that probably surprised few if any people, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced the 2020 New York State Fair will not happen amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Read More

Greater Utica Chamber cancels 2020 Choo Choo Open due to COVID-19

UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce announced it has canceled the 20th edition of its annual Choo Choo Open Golf Tournament, which had been scheduled for Friday, Aug. 21 at Thendara Golf Club, near Old Forge. Read More

CNY Hackathon helps students prepare for work in cybersecurity

UTICA–ROME — The CNY Hackathon, a regional intercollegiate cybersecurity competition, is typically held twice a year at local institutions and has been a collaborative effort between Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC), Utica College, and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly). Read More

Georgia tech firm acquires iV4

The information-technology firm iV4, which is based in Rochester and has an office in Syracuse, has a new owner. ProArch — headquartered in Marietta, Georgia — acquired iV4 in May, per a news release Read More

Syracuse Mets offering ticket-refund options with Minor League Baseball season canceled

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Mets are announcing policies on tickets purchased for their 2020 season, which has been canceled. Read More

Syracuse firm becomes 30th company of Launch NY’s limited partner fund

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Launch New York (Launch NY) has announced Promptous as its 30th limited partner (LP) fund portfolio company. Read More

Oneida County announces possible public exposure to virus at area stores

UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County officials on Monday reported recent, possible public exposure to the coronavirus at area retailers including Price Rite Supermarket in Utica. Read More

UNPAUSING CNY: Snapshots of life as Central New York reopens its economy amid the pandemic

Our weekly photo series providing snapshots of life as Central New York reopens its economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

Ben Weitsman of Ithaca plans new recycling, steel-service center near Ithaca

ITHACA — Ben Weitsman of Ithaca will soon have a new location, having announced plans to build a new, “multi-million”-dollar scrap recycling and retail steel-service near Ithaca. Read More