Regional firms selected as finalists in FuzeHub’s commercialization competition
ALBANY, N.Y. — Companies from East Syracuse, Ithaca, Binghamton, and Geneva are among 12 finalists for the FuzeHub commercialization competition at the upcoming New York State Innovation Summit. Read More
SBA Syracuse-Upstate district office seeks nominations for 2024 National Small Business Week Awards
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse-Upstate New York district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) says it is seeking nominations for the 2024 National and District Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year Award. Read More
Downtown Committee seeks applications for Syracuse Cultural Festivals Fund
SYRACUSE — Nonprofits that organize Syracuse festivals through the Syracuse Cultural Festivals Fund have until 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 11 to apply for available funding. Read More
Panera opens new location in Oakdale Commons
JOHNSON CITY — Panera Bread — a chain of about 2,000 bakery-café, fast-casual restaurants — has formally opened a new eatery in Oakdale Commons at 615 Harry L Drive, bringing another restaurant option to the revitalizing area. Read More
New York SBDC honors Syracuse business owner as NY minority entrepreneur of the year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on Friday recognized Shawni Davis with its 2023 Minority Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Read More
IAED announces public launch of five-year investment initiative
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) announced the public launch of its five-year investment initiative — Th!nk Tompkins — on Sept. 21 during a private reception held at Tompkins Community Bank. Read More
FTC, NYS among those suing Amazon for “illegally maintaining monopoly power”
New York is among 17 states that are joining the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), alleging that the online retail and technology company is a monopolist. Read More
Five Syracuse cannabis stores are shut down for not having “proper state licensing”
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse has closed down five smoke shops where New York State investigators seized adult-use cannabis products “without proper state licensing.” Read More
Broome County aces fiscal stress test
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County has received a perfect fiscal score from the state on its Fiscal Stress Monitoring Report from the comptroller’s office, Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced. Read More
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