Business Journal - Central New York, The

Entrepreneur Works to Blast Product to Success

Syracuse SCORE counseling led him to try to market the product to hockey and ice skating rinks. The War Memorial Arena in downtown Syracuse, where the minor-league American Hockey League's Syracuse Crunch play home games, will be purchasing some of the products, he says.

Northside Up to Use Collaborative Impact Prize to Launch Small-Business Program

The CNY Collaborative Impact Prize is a special one-time grant made in celebration of the Community Foundation's 85th anniversary.

Jgb Enterprises Play Role in Superstorm Sandy Cleanup

The company's customers have said JGB hoses helped clear subway tunnels, the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, and major commercial buildings throughout New York and New Jersey, he says.

Small-Business Owner Uncertainty Jumped in Pre-Election Survey

Uncertainty spiked among small-business owners in October as they eyed upcoming elections, according to a survey the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) issued Nov. 13. The portion of business owners planning a capital expenditure in three to six months ticked up 1 point to 22 percent.

Shrm Manager Discusses Hr Issues Following Election

[...]he thinks the issue could linger into 2013, causing headaches for human-resources departments.

First Niagara to Open New Mortgage Center in Syracuse

First Niagara Bank is number four in the Syracuse metro area deposit market with 21 branches, more than $808 million in deposits, and a deposit market share of more than 7.5 percent, according to the latest statistics from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. First Niagara is also number four in the Utica-Rome market with nine branches, $405.9 million in deposits, and a market share of about 11 percent.

Calico Gals Sewing Up Online Sales Plans After E200 Graduation

DeWITT - A Central New York quilt and sewing shop wants to patch into online sales. Lutz's foray into online sales will come after she finishes the Emerging 200 Initiative (e200) offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Syracuse district office.

Mooney Marketing Group Is Growing Exponentially

While consumed by the daily pressures of client service and of running a business, he admits to finding some time for golf. Besides focusing on developing his business, he has set a goal to reduce his current 14 handicap.

Lapage Puts Welltrail On a Path to Growth

WellTrail offers health risk assessments, biometric screenings, wellness credit programs, injury-prevention services, injury-management services, educational services, wellness challenges, customized progress reporting, and consulting services through people it calls WellGuides. LaPage runs WellTrail from 425 square feet of office space at her home at 7421 W. Dead Creek Road in Van Buren.

Itt Expansion in Seneca Falls Driven by Oil and Gas Growth

ITT) is adding 75,000 square feet of new manufacturing and research and development space at its Seneca Falls site as the company's business in the oil and gas sector expands. [...]quarter revenue at ITT Corp. totaled $555.9 million, up from $515.9 million a year earlier.