Small Business

Ephesus installs lights at War Memorial

SYRACUSE — Ephesus Technologies, LLC, has completed installing its LED lighting system at the War Memorial Arena in downtown Syracuse. Ephesus, based in Syracuse, designs and manufactures a range of Read More

Small business optimism stagnates in September

Small business owners’ optimism failed to improve in September, instead remaining at recession levels, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The NFIB’s monthly Small Bu Read More

SBA backs nearly $169 million in loans in Syracuse district

SYRACUSE  —  The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) backed 682 loans totaling nearly $169 million under its two main loan programs in its Syracuse district during the 2012 fiscal year. In the 3 Read More

Tops pumps out new fueling station in Clay

CLAY — Tops Friendly Markets has opened its third gas station in Central New York. The supermarket chain opened its new Central New York gas station in front of its grocery store at 3803 Brewerton Ro Read More

White Knight owner ready to take firm to next level

VESTAL — Elin Barton is ready to launch her next great adventure at White Knight Productions after successfully competing in the Make Mine a Million $ Business (M3) competition over the summer. That Read More

Old Barn Hollow caters to those seeking locally grown foods

BINGHAMTON — Put together the desire for locally grown food and the need to obtain such food year-round and you have the basic premise for Old Barn Hollow Local Food & Artisan Market. Karen and J Read More

Dinosaur’s Stage working on recipes for three more restaurants

SYRACUSE  —  The next 14-odd months could be less like slow smoking and more like pressure cooking for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que founder and CEO John Stage. Stage has heaped his plate full of plans for new Read More

Downtown Ithaca Race for the Space winners climb to their feet

ITHACA  —  The two winners of the Downtown Ithaca Alliance’s “Race for the Space” free-rent business competition wrapped up a four-month sprint to open their stores within the required time frame. Fi Read More

Highfield ringing up growth with new contract

SYRACUSE  —  A call-center firm based in Syracuse is dialing up for growth after landing a major contract. Highfield Call Centers plans to hire up to 40 new employees by the end of the year after it Read More