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| Senator Charles Schumer (left) and Staten Island SBDC Director Dean Balsamini announce the America's Recovery Capital loan program on June 15, 2009 in Staten Island. |
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1 September 2009 |
| Glowacki, Gloria H. |
| "State of Long Island - Today & Tomorrow" |
| Networking (Long Island, NY) p. 20 |
Gloria Glowacki, Director of Operations at the Stony Brook Small Business Development Center, discusses steps entrepreneurs can take to maintain their business success through difficult economic changes. Keeping realistic expectations and maintaining client relationships are critical. |
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31 August 2009 |
| Assemblyman Will Barclay, R-Pulaski |
| "Small Business Development Centers Provide Solutions in Tough Times" |
| Oswego County Today |
"Those operating small businesses today have seen some exciting and challenging changes in the marketplace that influence the way people live and do business. From the internet to e-mail to blackberries and globalization, the business landscape is ever-changing and entrepreneurs must adapt quickly or be driven out by the competition... " |
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24 August 2009 |
| DeLore, Traci Gregory |
| "SBDC's start-up program draws a crowd: Program garners more interest amid recession, layoffs" |
| The Mohwark Valley Business Journal |
The Mohawk Valley Small Business Development center has offered entrepreneurs a small-business in-depth program for several years, but has seen a recent increase in interest in the program, particularly among more mature entrepreneurs. |
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7 August 2009 |
| "Small Business Development Center At Stony Brook University Receives NYSERDA Grant For Energy Company Initiative Proposal" |
STONY BROOK, N.Y., August 7, 2009 — The Small Business Development Center at Stony Brook University has successfully competed in a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Pr... |
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27 July 2009 |
| Deloff, Dola |
| "Record Number of People Seeking Help at SUNY to Start a Business" |
| Oswego County Business Magazine |
The current economic instability is bringing in record numbers of clients to the Small Business Development Center at SUNY Oswego. The center offers courses, training, counseling and research assistance to the aspiring entrepreneur, many of whom are first-time entrepreneurs over the age of 50. |
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15 July 2009 |
| Deckert, Andrea |
| "Small Business Group honors Gorbel for exports" |
| Rochester Business Journal |
"Gorbel Inc. has been named as the Exporter of the Year by the New York State Small Business Development Center." |
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8 July 2009 |
| Madsen, Nancy |
| "Energy savings audits in works" |
| Watertown Daily Times |
"The Small Business Development Center at Jefferson Community College is starting a new energy savings program for small businesses. The program includes a subsidy for half of the cost of an energy audit and advice on what improvements to make." |
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7 July 2009 |
| Surtel, Matt |
| "Sweet Sarah's has cures for summertime blues" |
| The Daily News (Batavia, NY) p. 3A |
Dick Barth of the Geneseo State College Small Business Development Center assisted Sarah Schmitter when she was ready to start Sweet Sarah's ice cream and candy shop in Perry, NY. |
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6 July 2009 |
| ""Energy Challenges and Solutions for Business in the 21st Century" Seminar to Be Held July 28" |
"The North Country Small Business Development Center, Canton SBDC and ComLinks will host a workshop to outline the opportunities presented in adopting renewable energy and energy-efficiency models of business July 28 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at ComLinks, 343 West Main St., Malone." |
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1 July 2009 |
| "Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, SBA, SBDC Join Forces" |
| Inside the New York District: U.S. Small Business Administration p. 3 |
“Exploring Entrepreneurship and Business Planning Workshop” was the topic of a joint effort this spring by Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, the SBA and the Small Business Development Center at New York City College of Technology to promote entrepreneurship in the “Borough of Kings.” |
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1 July 2009 |
| Starzee, Bernadette |
| "For IT firm, move to green HQ can’t come soon enough" |
| Long Island Business News |
Stafford Associates Computer Specialists, a 2008 Stony Brook SBDC Success Story, expects to move into its brand-new, $15 million-plus, 48,000-square-foot LEED-certifiable building in East Setauket in August. |
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30 June 2009 |
| "Hinchey hosts forum for small businesses" |
| Times Herald-Record (Middletown, NY) |
Myriam Bouchard, a business advisor from the Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center, spoke about getting Recovery Act loans at a small business forum hosted by Rep. Maurice Hinchey. |
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29 June 2009 |
| Gregory, Traci |
| "SBDC ramps up service center for government sales" |
| The Central New York Business Journal |
The Mohawk Valley Small Business Development's Procurement Assistance Center assists small business owners sell goods or services to the government. The center has plans for a September “matchmaking” event in Albany, to allow business owners to meet government contracting officers. |
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19 June 2009 |
| Hartley, Thomas |
| "In business, she's a smart cookie" |
| Buffalo Business First p. 20 + |
Paula Ford, a 2006 NYS SBDC success story, turned to the business advisors of the Buffalo State College Small Business Development Center when she opened a retail store for her cookie business, Delightful Cookies. Today she teaches cookie decorating classes and is nearing $100,000 a year in revenue. (Full text for subscribers only) |
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17 June 2009 |
| Wagner, Tara Lynn |
| "Baking Center Helps Cook Up New Entrepreneurs" |
| NY1 News |
The LaGuardia Small Business Development Center has teamed up with the Artisan Baking Center's Kitchen Innovations Incubator in Queens to provide business management classes to food entrepreneurs. |
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16 June 2009 |
| "MV SBDC Offers New Procurement Program: Advisors help businesses compete for government contracts" |
"The Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center at SUNYIT, in cooperation with SBA, is now offering a new program to assist local firms in breaking into the government contract market. The focus of the Procurement Assistance Center is to help firms with or without government contracting experience to grow their businesses by offering goods and services to Federal and New York State government agencies. Assistance includes identifying markets, providing group training, and offering access to a reference library of publications including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)." |
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16 June 2009 |
| Harrell, Jeff |
| "Good news for small businesses on Staten Island" |
| Staten Island Advance |
"A new federal program that guarantees interest-free loans to help hurting businesses meet payroll and cover expenses is seen as a shot in the arm for Staten Island's small-business owners." |
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3 June 2009 |
| Randall, Judy L. |
| "Forum a resource for Staten Island small businesses" |
| Staten Island Advance |
Although we continue to be in the worst financial downturn since the Depression, small business owners have more free resources to assist them in the recovery process. Staten Island SBDC director Dean Balsamini assisted William Eicoff navigate the certification process for his eco-friendly janitorial supplies business. |
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31 May 2009 |
| "Seminar Time" |
| Rochester Democrat & Chronicle |
Jim Soufleris, Brockport SBDC advisor, offers several marketing tips from his presentation, "Marketing Know-How for Small Businesses," held at the Monroe County Central Library in Rochester. |
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14 May 2009 |
| "NYS SBDC Recognizes Frank Lowe Rubber & Gasket Co. Inc. as 2009 Manufacturer of the Year" |
| USGlass News Network |
"Frank Lowe Rubber & Gasket Co. Inc. was recognized last night by the New York State Small Business Development Center as an outstanding small business and was named the group's manufacturer of the year." |
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5 May 2009 |
| "UAlbany's Small Business Development Center Among Top Ten in Nation" |
| University at Albany Press Release |
"ALBANY, N.Y. -- The New York State Small Business Development Center (SBDC), based at the University at Albany, has been named among the top ten centers in the nation by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The center, part of UAlbany’s School of Business, was named the Region II winner for New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands." |
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29 April 2009 |
| Woodruff, Cathy |
| "Small Business Week award winners named" |
| The Times Union (Albany, NY) p. D1 |
NYS SBDC Advisory Board Member Brad Rosenstein of Jack's Oyster House and the Albany Small Business Development Center will both be honored as Small Business Week award winners. |
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29 April 2009 |
| "Southern Saratoga chamber recognizes achievement winners" |
The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County honored Kate Baker, business advisor at the Albany Small Business Development Center, with the Southern Star award for volunteer work. |
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25 April 2009 |
| Madsen, Nancy |
| "Agencies offering help to small businesses" |
| Watertown Daily News p. A5 |
Sarah O'Connell, business adviser at the Watertown SBDC, discusses how SBA lending changes can benefit small businesses. The center will also assist small businesses assess and reduce their energy usage. |
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19 April 2009 |
| Ebbeling, Vanessa |
| "Service propels business start-ups" |
| Press & Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY) |
"Even in a tough economy, more people are looking to the Binghamton University Small Business Development Center for help launching businesses, educators said..." |
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17 April 2009 |
| Bradshaw, Sarah |
| "Small firms get stimulus guide" |
| Poughkeepsie Journal |
The directors of the Rockland and Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Centers participated in a town hall meeting hosted by Representative John Hall and advised small business owners on taking advantage of programs in the stimulus plan. |
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10 April 2009 |
| Jamie Herzlich, Christian Murray |
| "Do your homework before launching an invention" |
| Newsday (Long Island, NY) |
Walter Reid, a business adviser with the Small Business Development Center at Farmingdale State College, advises inventors to research their market to determine if an invention has merit. |
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26 March 2009 |
| Glowacki, Gloria |
| "There IS light at the end of the tunnel " |
| The Village Times Herald (Long Island, NY) p. A23 |
"With all the gloom and doom we've been hearing, at the risk of appearing Pollyannaish, I submit that when we come out of this, those still standing will be standing stronger. That doesn't mean to sit back and wait it out, it means you should be every bit as busy as during prime times..." |
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23 March 2009 |
| Barnett, Susan |
| "Catskills Communities Lobbying To Head Off Budget Blow " |
| WAMC New York News |
Arnaldo Sehwerert, director of the Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center, explains how supporting small business can bolster the economy of the Catskills region. |
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20 March 2009 |
| "Governor Paterson Announces Enhancements to New York’s Small Business Lending Programs" |
| Press Release |
Small Business Development Centers are included in the Governor's plans to assist small businesses in New York. |
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3 March 2009 |
| Brigham, Bill |
| "The Going Global Option" |
| Business: Startup and Grow (Times Union Blog) |
"China continues to have one of the fastest growing economies in the world. If you are a small New York business, how do you turn this growth to your advantage? Jim Riccardi, President of Materials Recovery Company (MRC), in Troy has found the way..." |
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26 February 2009 |
| Knauss, Tim |
| "Small businesses in Syracuse can apply for free energy audits" |
| The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY) |
"Small businesses on the North Side and elsewhere around Syracuse can apply for free energy audits under a new program coordinated by the Small Business Development Center of Onondaga Community College." |
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20 February 2009 |
| "Study: Farmingdale State Has $1 Billion Economic Impact on Region" |
| Farmingdale Observer |
A new study from the Long Island Association shows that Farmingdale State University has a $1.1 billion impact on the regional economy. The University's Small Business Development Center has served more than 22,000 clients who have invested $247 million in the state economy, resulting in the creation of 11,236 jobs. |
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19 February 2009 |
| Lionti , Kaitlyn |
| "Boot camp gives female business owners tools to start and stay strong (video)" |
| News 10 Now (Syracuse, NY) |
The SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center's "Women's Business Boot Camp" explored key issues for female entrepreneurs. This year's workshops focused on energy costs, balancing work and home, and dealing with the economic downturn. |
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17 February 2009 |
| Madsen, Nancy |
| "Black Beaver Shavings: Town of Croghan farrier making horse bedding" |
| Watertown Daily Times |
When William J. Meyer started manufacturing wood shavings for animal bedding in Croghan, NY, the Watertown SBDC assisted his business with research, projections and a financial plan. |
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30 January 2009 |
| Brigham, William |
| "Special Publication: Case study of the Technology Entrepreneur in Residence at UA's SBDC at Harriman Business Center Incubator" |
| Business Incubator Association of New York State |
A discussion of the Technology Entrepreneur In Residence program at the University at Albany Small Business Development Center from the Albany SBDC director Bill Brigham. |
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26 January 2009 |
| Bradshaw, Sarah |
| "Paterson pledges green jobs" |
| Poughkeepsie Journal |
Arnaldo Sehwerert, director of the Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center, particated in the Hudson Valley Economic Development Summit, discussing "green" business opportunities. Governor David Paterson and Senator-Designate Kirsten Gillibrand also spoke at the event. |
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26 January 2009 |
| Herzlich, Jamie |
| "There are pros, cons for start-ups in bad economy" |
| Newsday (Long Island, NY) |
Gloria Glowacki, of the Small Business Development Center at Stony Brook University, advises businesses to "start smart" through careful planning during this difficult economic period. |
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18 January 2009 |
| Drury, Allan |
| "New businesses struggle in recession" |
| The Journal News (Westchester County, NY) p. 10C |
Doug Boyce, director of Binghamton University's Small Business Development Center, advises new business owners not to scrimp on advertising even during tough economic times. |
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15 January 2009 |
| "How fashion designers break into boutiques" |
| CNNMoney.com |
Ira Davidson, director of Pace University’s Small Business Development Center, advises fashion designers on methods of getting their clothing lines into stores and boutiques. |
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13 January 2009 |
| Euler, Brent R. |
| "State University of NY SBDC, Administered by University of Albany, Is Awarded Small Business Sustainability Grant" |
| University of Albany Blog |
"The State University of New York's State Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the state's leading provider of small business management and technical services, has been awarded the U.S. Small Business Administration's Small Business Sustainability Initiative Grant to help small businesses plan for efficient and cost-effective energy use." |
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8 January 2009 |
| D'Aquanni, Lissa |
| "Bill Brigham: SBDC Business Junkie" |
| Business: Start Up and Grow (Times Union (Albany, NY) Blog) |
Profile of Bill Brigham, director of the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany. |
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2 January 2009 |
| Bertola, David |
| "Small businesses looking for new efficiencies, thrift" |
| Buffalo Business First p. 6 |
Susan McCartney, director of the Small Business Development Center at Buffalo State College, recommends that small business owners review their strategic plans and recognize that all businesses have to readjust during difficult economic periods. [Article available only to subscribers] |
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29 December 2008 |
| Swartz, Debbie |
| "Getting ready for the New Year - Businesses planning wisely for an economically difficult 2009" |
| Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin |
Doug Boyce, director of the Small Business Development Center at Binghamton University, discusses several steps small businesses can take to succeed in the 2009 business climate. |
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21 December 2008 |
| Croghan, Lore |
| "Being own boss is upside to getting downsized, say new biz owners" |
| Daily News (New York, NY) |
After losing her job, Vilma Villatoro sought out small business counseling from the Lehman College Small Business Development Center, and opened her own shoe store. |
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15 December 2008 |
| "SBA Awards Energy Efficiency Grants To Assist Small Businesses" |
| MarketWatch |
"Four Small Business Development Centers, one each in Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada and New York, have been awarded Small Business Sustainability Initiative grants totaling $500,000 to fund projects offering energy efficiency assistance to small businesses, the U.S. Small Business Administration said today." |
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13 December 2008 |
| Rulison, Larry |
| " East and West meet seeking business ties " |
| Times Union (Albany, NY) |
The NYS SBDC's International Business Development program hosted a delegation of 20 from the Chinese city of Jining interested in investing in and working with Capital Region businesses. |
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1 December 2008 |
| Madsen, Nancy |
| "Event will help veterans get started in business" |
| Watertown Daily Times p. B3 |
The Small Business Development Center at Jefferson Community College will hold a Veterans Small Business Resource Day on December 10, 8:30 a.m. to noon at Barben-Jones Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1400, 231 Bellew Ave in Watertown. The free event will feature representatives from the state Department of Labor, federal Veterans Affairs, federal Small Business Administration, Key Bank and New York Business Development Corp. |
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1 December 2008 |
| Prince, C.J. |
| "Smart Moves in a Bad Economy " |
| Entrepreneur Magazine p. 53 |
"...While you want to make sure your marketing dollars are spent wisely, resist the urge to cut the budget dramatically as a knee-jerk response to the recession, says Ira Davidson, director of the Pace University Small Business Development Center." |
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13 November 2008 |
| Horowitz, Barton |
| "Small businesses need solid game plan" |
| Staten Island Advance |
"Despite being hammered by a turbulent economy, members of Staten Island's staggering small-business community should remain determined, local business experts advise." |
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7 November 2008 |
| "Veterans Small Business Grants Awarded to Stimulate Business Development" |
The New York State SBDC is a recipient of a Veterans Assistance and Services Grant from the SBA. The NYS SBDC will offer a dedicated veterans adviser in New York City to conduct targeted outreach to the city's 248,000 veterans. |
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4 November 2008 |
| "St. Joseph’s College Offers Free Small Business Marketing Workshop" |
| Brooklyn Daily Eagle |
The Brooklyn SBDC at St. Joseph’s College will conduct a workshop, “Five Ways To Crank Up Your Website Traffic,” on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the campus in Clinton Hill. |
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19 October 2008 |
| "Your Money: Experts say a stronger credit score can save you money" |
| Observer-Dispatch (Utica, NY) |
"...Sharon St. John, senior business adviser for SUNYIT's Small Business Development Center, agreed good credit is essential for fiscal fitness. "Take care of your credit... Credit is important. You never know where life is going to take you," she said." |
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14 October 2008 |
| Khan, Shazia |
| "Expert Suggests Entrepreneurs Turn to Small Banks for Loans" |
| NY1 News |
Catalina Castano of the Pace University Small Business Development Center describes how small businesses can turn to micro lenders and smaller banks for credit, even when larger banks are refusing to lend. With a new business plan explaining how businesses will use the additional funding it is still possible to find credit. |
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7 October 2008 |
| "ATAX imparte seminario sobre ayuda económica para ampliar su empresa" |
| El Diario Digital (Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana) |
"New York-AT.-Con la presencia de la licenciada Jenny Tejada de Lehman College como oradora principal, las oficinas de ATAX impartieron este viernes un importante seminario sobre solicitud de ayuda económica para ampliar empresas en crecimiento y como lograr su propia franquicia. " |
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26 September 2008 |
| Allen, Pam |
| "Small Business: ‘Self help’ is not going to cut it for startups" |
| The Business Review (Albany, NY) |
There are many potential hazards faced by small business start-ups. Counseling, like the type offered by Small Business Development Centers, can be an invaluable tool. Matt Staccone, a senior business advisor with the Albany Small Business Development Center, discusses how market research can help businesses prepare their finances. |
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19 September 2008 |
| Bertola, David |
| "Small-business adviser helps make dreams reality" |
| Buffalo Business First p. 4 |
"Accountant. Controller. Small-business owner. These are the roles that defined the first years of Marilyn Roach’s career, and they form the knowledge she has passed to others over the last three years as an adviser with Buffalo State College’s Small Business Development Center." |
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19 September 2008 |
| "School of Business adds new members to to advisory council" |
| SUNY New Paltz Press Release |
Arnaldo Sehwerert, director of the Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center, is one of the newest members of the State University of New York at New Paltz's Business Advisory Council. |
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15 September 2008 |
| Bradshaw, Sarah |
| "Rancher a top performer: Business Excellence honor goes to horse trainer" |
| Poughkeepsie Journal |
Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center client, Margaret Beeman, was chosen for this year's Business Excellence Special Recognition award by the Dutchess County Economic Development Corp for her ability to overcome challenges. |
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15 September 2008 |
| Swartz, Debbie |
| "Practicing a time-honored craft" |
| Press & Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY) |
Doug Boyce, director of the Small Business Development Center at Binghamton University, discusses the unique business model of woodworking craftsmen. As most skilled woodworkers own their equipment before going into business and rarely rent commercial space, overhead costs can be low. But salability depends on skill, and marketing relies on word-of-mouth advertising. |
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14 September 2008 |
| "MSNBC.com: Elevator Pitch - It’s in the bag" |
| MSNBC.com |
Online video: Joyce Finnegan, client of the Mohawk Valley SBDC, and creator of the Rojeti Laundry Bag, tries out her elevator pitch on MSNBC’s team of experts. |
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3 September 2008 |
| "Architectural Firm Growing with New York’s Development Projects" |
New York, NY— Suspended from the ceiling in the center of the world’s largest toy store---the Toys “R” Us in New York’s Times Square---is a multi-venue space with movable panels that allow for dynam... |
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25 August 2008 |
| "SBDC opens Saratoga Springs office" |
| The Business Review (Albany, NY) |
"The Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany has opened an office in Saratoga Springs. The center is located in KeyBank Financial Services office at 21 Congress St. The center’s main office is located at the Harriman State Office Campus in Albany." |
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19 August 2008 |
| "Binghamton University SBDC client named New York State Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year" |
| WBNG News (Binghamton, NY) |
"Bill Ketcham, a Binghamton University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) client and owner of North Country Aviation Services, Inc. was recently presented with the New York State Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year award." |
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18 August 2008 |
| Herzlich, Jamie |
| "What to avoid when making a small business plan" |
| Newsday (Long Island, NY) |
"...Robert Frein of Frein Lazzara Ltd. in Westbury utilized the services of the Farmingdale SBDC and says it made a big difference..." |
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8 August 2008 |
| "First Certified Dinner-Assembly Store in Suffolk County Growing by Dollars, not Pounds" |
Smithtown, NY - It’s the end of a long day, you’ve been rushing to make business deadlines or rushing to class or running the kids from one activity to another, or maybe all of the above, and now the ... |
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25 July 2008 |
| Hartley, Thomas |
| "Business advocate boosts entrepreneurial thinkers" |
| Buffalo Business First |
"Richard Gorko is a general in the battle to save and develop Niagara County businesses. It's an uphill struggle against forces that Western New Yorkers often have little or no control over, but it's a fight that has to be fought, even if failures seem more common than victories, Gorko said." (Rick Gorko is the director of the Niagara Small Business Development Center) |
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24 July 2008 |
| "New Regional Director Joins North Country SBDC" |
| SUNY Plattsburgh Press Release |
"SUNY Plattsburgh has recently hired Rick Leibowitz to be the new Regional Director of the North Country Small Business Development Center. He replaces Dee Clark, who retired earlier this year after seven years of service. His appointment was effective as of July 1." |
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7 July 2008 |
| Herzlich, Jamie |
| "Small business: Down times call for creative growth plans" |
| Newsday (Long Island, NY) p. C04 |
Small business owners have to work especially hard to connect with customers during economic downturns. Gloria Glowacki of the Stony Brook Small Business Development Center suggests working with other businesses to create cross-promotional campaigns. |
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4 July 2008 |
| Starzee, Bernadette |
| "Not quite ready to hang it up" |
| Long Island Business News p. 5B + |
Ritu Wackett, business advisor at the Farmingdale SBDC and Gloria Glowacki, assistant director at the Stony Brook SBDC, discuss the growing number of entrepreneurs starting new businesses after retirement. |
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22 June 2008 |
| Hornbeck, Leigh |
| "Bartering thrives when trades make sense " |
| Times Union (Albany, NY) |
Bartering, the practice of exchanging goods and services as payment instead of money, is still common in today's business community. Bill Brigham, director of the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany, cautions businesspeople to ensure that the value of what they give up is equivalent to what they receive. |
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12 June 2008 |
| Schott, Greer |
| "9 Albany area business owners head to China" |
| The Business Review (Albany) |
Jinshui Zhang, director of the NYS SBDC's International Business Development Program is currently leading a delegation of small business owners on a two week trip to China. During the trip, the delegation will visit eight cities, including Shanghai and Beijing, and 100 businesses. |
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9 June 2008 |
| Swartz, Debbie |
| "Where summer never means vacation" |
| Press & Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY) p. 4BBP |
Doug Boyce, director of the Small Business Development Center at Binghamton University, discusses the challenges of operating a seasonal business. |
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1 June 2008 |
| "HVCC's Bennett Scores Global Connections" |
| Classique (Albany, NY) p. 4 |
Richard E. Bennett III, Director of Continuing Education, Summer Sessions and Workforce Development at Hudson Valley Community College, recently traveled to China as part of the NYS Small Business Development Center's international delegation. |
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28 May 2008 |
| Scheer, Mark |
| "County success stories celebrated during Chamber event" |
| Niagara Gazette |
Ascension Industries, Inc., received the Apex Award, a mark of professional excellence presented annually by the Niagara County Community College Small Business Development Center during the Niagara Small Business Day award ceremony in Lewiston. |
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1 May 2008 |
| "Long Island's Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business" |
| Long Island Business News |
Lucille Wesnofske, director of the New York State Small Business Development Center at Farmingdale College is honored as one of Long Island's Top 50 Most Influential Women in Business of 2008. |
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30 April 2008 |
| "City Tech Opens NYS Small Business Development Center Offering Free Counseling, Training and Research Services" |
Brooklyn, NY -- April 30, 2008 -- New York City College of Technology (City Tech) has become a new regional center of the New York State Small Business Development Center (NYS SBDC), offering fulltime... |
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28 April 2008 |
| Deluca, Michele |
| "BUSINESS: Franchise owners pay the price for success" |
| Niagara Gazette |
While opening a franchise can have many advantages, there are also risks and particular challenges for this type of venture. Niagara-area residents can learn more about local franchise opportunities at a Franchise Seminar and Trade Show coordinated by the Niagara County Community College Small Business Development Center on Thursday, May 1. |
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21 April 2008 |
| Herzlich , Jamie |
| "Planning to expand? Research your market first" |
| Newsday (Long Island, NY) p. D04 |
Lucille Wesnofske, director of the Small Business Development Center at Farmingdale State College, explains how bigger isn't always better for small businesses. Entrepreneurs should thoroughly understand their market before expanding a business. |
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21 April 2008 |
| Swartz, Debbie |
| "Small businesses make an impact" |
| Press & Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY) |
Doug Boyce, director of the Small Business Development Center at Binghamton University, stresses the importance of small businesses to the health of a local economy. |
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1 April 2008 |
| "SBA Syracuse District 2008 Small Business Week Winners" |
| It's Your Business: SBA Syracuse District News |
The SBA Syracuse District 2008 Small Business Week Winners included two NYS SBDC clients, Harold Hance, of Mountain Valley Teleservices LLC in Plattsburgh and Lucas Manning of the Partridge Café in Canton. NYS SBDC partners Patrick MacKrell, President & CEO of NYBDC and Diane Lantz, Executive Director, REDEC in Corning where also honored. |
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24 March 2008 |
| Swartz, Debbie |
| "Staying afloat during slowdowns" |
| Press & Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY) p. 4BBP |
Doug Boyce, director of the Small Business Development Center at Binghamton University, offers advice to small business owners during periods of economic downturn. He recommends that business owners focus on "diversifying their product base, stepping up customer service and increasing marketing efforts." |
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8 March 2008 |
| Bartlett, Stephen |
| "Plattsburgh State Works to Spur Economic Growth" |
| Press Republican (Plattsburgh, NY) |
The North Country Small Business Development Center celebrated the opening of offices at the former Plattsburg Air Force Base. |
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7 March 2008 |
| Grossman, Sarah |
| "Helping businesses grow: Development center provides free counseling" |
| The Corning Leader (Corning, NY) p. 1C + |
Advisers at the Corning Community College Small Business Development Center enjoy meeting the various people filled with bright ideas and lots of gumption who come to visit. The center has been ser... |
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7 March 2008 |
| Grossman, Sarah |
| "Crunge sings praises of SBDC" |
| The Corning Leader (Corning, NY) p. 1C + |
Tony Serdula and Sean Monroe received valuable assistance from Carolyn Calkins and the Corning Community College Small Business Development Center, successfully opening Crunge Records in downtown Corning, NY. |
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7 March 2008 |
| Grossman, Sarah |
| "SBDC key to Multi Media's 'glorious' years of growth" |
| The Corning Leader (Corning, NY) p. 1C + |
With the help of Corning Community College Small Business Development Center advisor Scott Bloor, Rick Bartholomew was able to successfully grow his South Corning business, Multi Media Services. |
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20 February 2008 |
| Judd, Erin Demuth |
| "Small Business Development Center satellite office to open in Lake George " |
| The Post-Star (Glens Falls, NY) |
The North Country Small Business Development Center has opened a satellite office at the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce, allowing for greater small business services for local businesses, particularly those related to tourism. |
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15 February 2008 |
| Flanigan, Patrick |
| "Unleashing the potential " |
| Rochester Democrat and Chronicle pp. 9-10D |
With the help of the Brockport Small Business Development Center, Emily Miller was able to successfully open a day care center for dogs in Rochester. |
| This article is not available electronically. |
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13 February 2008 |
| "Chocolate Spoon Coffee House Opening Celebrated " |
| The Queens Gazette |
LaGuardia Community College Small Business Development Center clients, Odette Bernardes and Patricia Faria, celebrated the opening of their new business, The Chocolate Spoon Coffee House, a Brazilian café and bakery in Astoria. |
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12 February 2008 |
| Lauinger, John |
| "Bakery banking on tastes of Brazil" |
| New York Daily News |
LaGuardia Community College Small Business Development Center clients, Odette Bernardes and Patricia Faria, celebrated the opening of their new business, The Chocolate Spoon Coffee House, a Brazilian café and bakery in Astoria. |
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11 February 2008 |
| Sharp, Teresa |
| "Newfane looks for ways to grow new businesses: NCCC small-business center to give novices start-up advice " |
| The Buffalo News |
Tom Bruss and the Niagara County Community College Small Business Development Center will assist the town of Newfane, NY in its efforts to bring new small businesses to its downtown. |
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28 January 2008 |
| Herzlich, Jamie |
| "A budget is a road map every small business needs" |
| Newsday (Long Island) p. D04 |
Lucille Wesnofske, director of the Small Business Development Center at Farmingdale State College, and Gloria Glowacki of the Small Business Development Center at Stony Brook University discuss strategies for creating a small business budget. |
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25 January 2008 |
| Compeau, Marc |
| "How To Tap Other Coffers Of Capital" |
| Forbes.com |
This article focuses on community-based funding opportunities available to small business entrepreneurs through their local economic development offices. Dale Rice, director of the Canton Small Business Development Center, comments on the needs of many aspiring entrepreneurs that come into his office. |
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23 January 2008 |
| Okun, Janice |
| "Restaurateurs in training have big dreams" |
| The Buffalo News p. C1 |
The article discusses the students and curriculum of the Restaurant Institute at Buffalo State College. The Restaurant Institute is a joint venture between the Hospitality and Tourism Department and the Small Business Development Center at the college, and as Buffalo Small Business Development Center director Sue McCartney explains, teaches aspiring restaurateurs the business aspects of owning a restaurant. |
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15 January 2008 |
| "TAC and SBDC Open House Feb. 1" |
| Press Release - SUNY Plattsburgh |
"New York Assembly Women Janet Duprey and Teresa Sayward, State Senator Betty O'C. Little, Plattsburgh Mayor Donald Kasprzak and SUNY Plattsburgh President John Ettling are scheduled to appear at an open house for the new offices of the North Country Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Technical Assistance Center (TAC)." |
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9 January 2008 |
| Wechsler, Alan |
| "New endeavor lifts CEO's spirit" |
| Times Union (Albany, NY) p. C1 |
Bill Brigham, director of the University at Albany's Small Business Development Center, comments on the challenge faced by small business owners in deciding whether or not to sell their business to promote its growth. |
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14 December 2007 |
| Theis, Laura |
| "SBA, Nationwide push disaster awareness" |
| Long Island Business News |
The Small Business Administration said it’s rolling out a guide to help bring more companies up to date on how to survive a natural catastrophe. The SBA, along with Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.,... |
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12 December 2007 |
| Aaron, G. Jeffrey |
| "Loan program boosts businesses" |
| Star-Gazette (Elmira, NY) |
Bonnie Gestwicki, director of the Corning Community College Small Business Development Center, comments on new SBA loan opportunities for small business owners in Southern Tier counties. |
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25 November 2007 |
| Nguyen, My-Ly |
| "Franchises flourish for Tier entrepreneurs" |
| Press & Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY) |
Douglas Boyce, director of the Small Business Development Center at Binghamton University, discusses the pros and cons of owning a franchise. |
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12 November 2007 |
| Ende, Jean |
| "Rock-solid Development Advice - Small Business Development Centers" |
| Crain's New York Business p. 32 |
The article profiles York College SBDC director Al Titone and provides contact information for NYC metro area Small Business Development Centers. |
| This article is not available electronically. |
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28 October 2007 |
| Heath, Dan |
| "BPW honors locals at awards dinner" |
| Press-Republican (Plattsburgh, NY) |
Delena "Dee" Clark, director of the North Country Small Business Development Center, was honored as the Champlain Valley Business and Professional Women's Club Businesswoman of the Year. |
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26 October 2007 |
| "A New Year…A New Business" |
While New Year’s resolutions around the country focus on diets and exercise, in Western New York, home of the chicken wing, the trendy resolution is starting a small business. In January 2007, coun... |
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22 October 2007 |
| "Financing a dream: Long Island’s commercial banks hold the key to your business start-up or expansion" |
| Newsday (Long Island) p. H3-H4 + |
Despite problems in the mortgage industry, Lucille Wesnofske, director of the Farmingdale Small Business Development Center, believes that it has become easier for small businesses to obtain financing. In the past fiscal year the Farmingdale SBDC assisted businesses in obtaining $24 million in financing, up from an average of $18 million in previous years. |
| This article is not available electronically. |
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12 October 2007 |
| Clancy, Ambrose |
| "They are women, see them network" |
| Long Island Business News p. 25A |
Eva Lopez’s business can be traced along a string of glass beads stretching from Barcelona to Port Jefferson. Lopez was one of 74 vendors, most selling arts and crafts, who came to the Middle Coun... |
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9 October 2007 |
| "Four Lehman Students Win NHBG Scholarships" |
| Lehman E-News (Lehman College, Bronx, NY) |
Lehman College Senior Jenniffer Castillo is a recipient of this year's National Hispanic Business Group (NHBG) scholarship. The Bronx resident was an intern at the Bronx Small Business Development Center, and plans to become an advisor at the center following her graduation. |
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9 October 2007 |
| "Four Lehman Students Win NHBG Scholarships" |
| Lehman E-News (Lehman College, Bronx, NY) |
Lehman College Senior Jenniffer Castillo is a recipient of this year's National Hispanic Business Group (NHBG) scholarship. The Bronx resident was an intern at the Bronx Small Business Development Center, and plans to become an advisor at the center following her graduation. |
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11 September 2007 |
| McGrath, Matthew |
| "Small Business Development Center Moving to Massena" |
| Watertown Daily Times p. B2 |
The Small Business Development Center at SUNY Canton will move its headquarters from the campus to its education center at the St. Lawrence Centre by the end of the year to assist business owners and ... |
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9 September 2007 |
| Kandel, Sam |
| "Exit strategy important for setting goals " |
| Poughkeepsie Journal |
Mid-Hudson SBDC advisor, Sam Kandel, answers the question, "What kind of succession planning should I do before I turn over the reins of my business?" |
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30 August 2007 |
| Kearns, Michelle |
| "New Restaurant Institute isn’t about food" |
| The Buffalo News |
The Buffalo State College Small Business Development Center has collaborated with the college’s Hospitality & Tourism department to create a seminar designed to teach aspiring restaurateurs the business skills for successful restaurant operation and management. |
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27 August 2007 |
| Herzlich, Jamie |
| "Time to get that marketing plan on paper" |
| Newsday (Long Island, NY) p. A6 |
Lucille Wesnofske, director of the Small Business Development Center at Farmingdale State College, comments on the importance of developing a thorough marketing plan. |
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13 August 2007 |
| Herzlich, Jamie |
| "Programs help minority- or woman-owned businesses" |
| Newsday (Long Island, NY) p. A40 |
Gloria Glowacki, assistant director of the Stony Brook Small Business Development Center, comments on the benefits of becoming certified as a woman- or minority-owned businesses. |
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13 August 2007 |
| Goff, Lisa |
| "Live-wire electrician generates business" |
| Crain's New York Business p. 17 |
York SBDC client, Darryl Stoval Sr., is honored by Crain's New York Business as one of New York's top entrepreneurs. Within five minutes of meeting the electrician, York SBDC advisor Harry Wells foresaw that Stoval, and his business, D&S Electrical Corp., would be successful. |
| This article is not available electronically. |
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8 August 2007 |
| Bradshaw, Sarah |
| "Center spurs small-business growth: Kingston-based group among top state performers" |
| Poughkeepsie Journal |
As one of the top performing centers in the New York SBDC, the Mid-Hudson Small Business Developement Center greated $35.4 million in economic impact for fiscal year 2006. |
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6 August 2007 |
| Fram, Corey |
| "Agencies help launch dock company" |
| Watertown Daily Times p. B2 |
Thomas J. Schneller's entrepreneurial spirit is why the Small Business Development Center at SUNY Canton and St. Lawrence County's microenterprise loan program exist. For three years he's worked t... |
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3 August 2007 |
| Thomas, G. Scott |
| "CEO, sales, secretary thrive in office of one" |
| Buffalo Business First p. 1 + |
A growing number of Western New Yorkers are going into business for themselves, many as nonemployer businesses. Buffalo State College Small Business Development Center director, Susan McCartney, discusses these sole proprietor businesses that operate with no employees. |
| This article is not available electronically. |
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27 July 2007 |
| Bertola, David |
| "Buff. State, Mexican school eye dual-degree program" |
| Buffalo Business First p. 3 |
The Buffalo State College Small Business Development Center will play a large role in a new business-exchange program with the University of Quintana Roo in Mexico. Buffalo State and the Mexican university will share ideas on how to promote hospitality and tourism in their respective regions. The SBDC will help develop a curriculum for this economic development program. |
| This article is not available electronically. |
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22 July 2007 |
| Kandel, Sam |
| "To expand, make use of outsourcing" |
| Poughkeepsie Journal p. 15D |
Mid-Hudson SBDC Certified Business Advisor, Sam Kandel, provides advice to small business owners considering outsourcing order fulfillment. |
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8 July 2007 |
| Shan, Karen Maserjian |
| "Commercial condos gain popularity " |
| Poughkeepsie Journal p. 1D |
While commercial condos are a relatively new concept, they allow business owners with smaller space requirements to customize their space while building equity. Sam Kandel, business advisor at the Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center comments on the advantages of commercial condo ownership for small business owners. |
| This article is not available electronically. |
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7 July 2007 |
| Hanley, Rachael |
| "Fort Drum Focus of Spending Study - $624 Billion: Participants Want Better Roads, More Ethnic Restaurants and Family Activities" |
| Watertown Daily Times p. B1 |
By any count, the spending power of those who call Fort Drum home is astronomical. In 2000, the level of so-called "Fort Drum spending" hovered around $624 billion. Yet until recently, local busine... |
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29 June 2007 |
| Schmitt, Jane |
| "Develop a business plan before seeking an SBA loan" |
| Business First of Buffalo p. 20 |
Susan McCartney, director of the Small Business Development Center at Buffalo State College, discusses the importance of a business plan for entrepreneurs seeking financing, and the important role played by the SBA in guaranteeing small business loans. This article is available to subscribers only. |
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24 June 2007 |
| Brock, Chris |
| "Super Gnarly Means Business - There's No Place Like Home: Young Web Entrepreneurs with National Clientele Looking to Make Impact Locally" |
| Watertown Daily Times p. E1 |
In the mission to revitalize downtown Watertown, an enthusiastic seed has been planted on the second floor of the Paddock Arcade. The workers at Super Gnarly Industries have determination and visio... |
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24 June 2007 |
| Moore, Deborah |
| "Making a world of difference " |
| Times Union (Albany, NY) |
The article discusses an annual donation to the State University at Albany designed to fund internships for MBA students to work in local businesses. Director of the Albany SBDC, Bill Brigham, facilitated the placement of those interns. As only Asian students applied, they have become valuable assets to several New York businesses doing business in China. |
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20 June 2007 |
| Virkler, Steve |
| "Stars Program is a Huge Success" |
| Watertown Daily Times p. B3 |
"It's a class I actually look forward to going to." That was a testimonial from one member of the Copenhagen Central School business computer application class, which in January opened a student-ru... |
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13 June 2007 |
| "The U.S. Small Business Administration to Launch Patriot Express Initiative for the Military Community" |
On the day before national Flag Day (June 14), the New York District Office of the U. S. Small Business Administration will be conducting a press conference as part of a nationwide launch of the agency’s Patriot Express Initiative. Developed just for military personnel, their spouses and widowed spouses of service members, the initiative offers the SBA’s lowest interest rates on loans, business counseling and training to help them open or expand their businesses. |
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13 June 2007 |
| "SBA Announces New Patriot Express Loan Initiative" |
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The SBA today announced the new Patriot Express Pilot Loan as the latest extension to the financial, procurement, and technical assistance programs the agency provides to the military community. Patriot Express is a streamlined loan product based on SBA’s highly successful SBA Express Program, but with enhanced guarantee and interest rate characteristics. |
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11 June 2007 |
| "Small Business Development Center Counselor and Two Businesses Receive Accolades" |
CANTON – A SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) business advisor and two of the businesses the agency works with have won prestigious business awards. |
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8 June 2007 |
| "SUNY Business Center Helps North Country Firms" |
| Daily Courier-Observer (Potsdam, NY) p. 10 |
The article highlights recent awards recieved by SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center Advisor Michelle Collins, and small business client, SunFeather Natural Soap Company. |
| This article is not available electronically. |
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30 May 2007 |
| Prohaska, Thomas J. |
| "Chamber to salute small businesses" |
| The Buffalo News |
LAR Electronics of Niagara Falls, a company that installs sound systems for health clubs and competes against national big-box chains, is the recipient of the Apex Award from Niagara County Community College’s Small Business Development Center. |
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30 May 2007 |
| Clemenson, Rick |
| "Up Close: Goold Orchards" |
| Times Union (Albany, NY) p. C3 |
The article highlights Goold Orchards, NYS Small Business Development Center Agricultural Entrepreneur of the Year. |
| This article is not available electronically. |
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27 May 2007 |
| "Business Recognized " |
| Press-Republican (Plattsburgh, NY) |
Nominated by the North Country Small Business Development Center, Earth Science Engineering, P.C., recieved an Excellence Award at the 9th Annual Small Business Excellence Awards in Colonie. |
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22 May 2007 |
| McNeil, Harold |
| "Urban farm project for East Side area energizes coalition" |
| The Buffalo News |
Susan McCartney, director of the Small Business Development Center at Buffalo State College, shares her support for an urban farming project within the city of Buffalo. |
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21 May 2007 |
| "Goold Orchards gets agriculture entrepreneur award" |
| The Business Review (Albany, NY) |
Goold Orchards, of Castleton, NY, was honored by the New York State Small Business Development Center as the Agricultural Entrepreneur of the Year. |
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20 May 2007 |
| Robinson, David |
| "Help abounds for small businesses, but it's hard to find" |
| The Buffalo News |
The article highlights the services of the Small Business Development Center at Buffalo State College, as well as other resources in the Buffalo area for those starting small businesses. |
| This article is not available electronically. |
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9 May 2007 |
| "Local firm nets high-tech honor" |
| Press Republican (Plattsburgh, NY) |
PLATTSBURGH -- Multiplex Biosciences and its owners, Dominic Eisinger and Laurie Stephen of Lake Placid, have been selected as the 2007 New York State Small Business Development Center's (SBDC) High-T... |
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3 May 2007 |
| Wilson, Larry |
| "No more dropped toys" |
| Star-Gazette (Elmira, NY) p. 1C |
Tonya Perry and Danielle Hurd got tired of picking up and replacing the toys their babies dropped on the floor. So they invented the "Lil' Hand Band," a universal toy holder that can be attached to... |
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20 April 2007 |
| Bradshaw, Sarah |
| "Successful women share stories" |
| Poughkeepsie Journal |
Nearly 10.4 million firms are owned by women, employing more than 12.8 million people and generating $1.9 trillion in sales, according to the Center for Women’s Business Research. After reading sim... |
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9 April 2007 |
| Herzlich, Jamie |
| "Shared offices, incubators for start-ups" |
| Newsday (Long Island, NY) p. A44 |
Lucille Wesnofske, director of the Small Business Development Center at Farmingdale State College, is quoted in this article which discusses business incubators and other lower-cost office space options for new businesses. |
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30 March 2007 |
| Churchill, Chris |
| "Job market remains strong, but growth slows " |
| Times Union (Albany, NY) |
Bill Brigham, director of the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany, is featured in this discussion of the Capital Region's local economy. |
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26 March 2007 |
| Marshall, Randi F. |
| "Loan saves business back home" |
| Newsday (Long Island, NY) p. A04 |
John Narciso, Regional Coordinator of the SBDC Veterans Business Outreach Program, is quoted in this discussion of SBA programs designed to assist small business owners called into military service. |
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22 March 2007 |
| Horowitz, Barton |
| "From the D.A., tactics for business success " |
| Staten Island Advance |
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Small-business owners who want their ventures to succeed would do well to take a closer look at New York City's crimefighting strategies, says District Attorney Daniel Donovan. ... |
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16 March 2007 |
| Durr, Eric |
| "Jim Dalpe can't end the U.S. trade deficit with China, but he's doing his part" |
| Business Review (Albany, NY) p. 27 + |
Jinshui Zhang, director of the NYS SBDC International Business Program, comments on Chinese consumers' positive reaction to products made in New York in this article about local companies selling clothes in China. |
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7 March 2007 |
| Hartley, Thomas |
| "Ex-auto workers join ranks of entrepreneurs" |
| p. 1+ |
This article discusses several former auto industry employees in Western New York who are taking their corporate buyouts and starting their own businesses. Small Business Development Centers have helped many workers gain the business skills to go out on their own. Brockport SBDC director Jan Pisanczyn is also quoted, discussing the challenges and risks a former employee must face when forgoing a regular salary for business ownership. |
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4 March 2007 |
| Zimmerman, Nicolas |
| "Study Geared to Small Businesses - Tapping Into Market: Survey by JCC Focusing on What Military Consumers Want" |
| Watertown Daily Times p. B4 |
The Watertown SBDC at Jefferson Community College will co-sponsor a study to determine consumer preferences and buying habits of Fort Drum soldiers and their dependents. Director Eric Constance hopes information gathered from focus-group sessions will allow area small businesses to better tap into the Fort Drum market. |
| This article is not available electronically. |
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2 March 2007 |
| Hartley, Thomas |
| "Ex-auto workers join ranks of entrepreneurs" |
| Buffalo Business First p. 1 + |
This article discusses several former auto industry employees in Western New York who are taking their corporate buyouts and starting their own businesses. Small Business Development Centers have helped many workers gain the business skills to go out on their own. Brockport SBDC director Jan Pisanczyn is also quoted, discussing the challenges and risks a former employee must face when forgoing a regular salary for business ownership. This article is available online to Buffalo Business First subscribers. |
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2 March 2007 |
| Hartley, Thomas |
| "Experienced may have a little edge" |
| Buffalo Business First p. 33 |
Susan McCartney, director of the Buffalo State College Small Business Development Center, discusses the advantages and challenges faced by more experienced people who want to start a business. This article is available online to Buffalo Business First subscribers. |
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2 March 2007 |
| Drury , Tracey |
| "Young businesswoman pursues sweet success" |
| Buffalo Business First p. 3 |
This article discusses the success of several young graduates of the Empire Youth Entrepreneurs program. The Small Business Development Center at Buffalo State College provides mentoring services to participants in this program. This article is available online to Buffalo Business First Subscribers. |
| This article is not available electronically. |
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1 March 2007 |
| "Senator Wright Encourages Entrepreneurs To Tap Into Resources Offered By Small Business Development Centers" |
| Owswego Daily News |
OSWEGO, NY - Small businesses are the backbone of New York State’s economy. I believe it is important to have technical, financial and organizational assistance available to help entrepreneurs develop... |
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4 February 2007 |
| Nguyen, My-Ly |
| "Black-owned businesses carve a niche: Many struggle to overcome financial, social obstacles" |
| Press & Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY) |
More than four decades after Martin Luther King Jr. said he refused to believe there are "insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation," black-owned businesses in the Binghamto... |
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2 February 2007 |
| Solnik, Claude |
| "Fear not, LI entrepreneur: You are not alone" |
| Long Island Business News |
When Angela Kovler decided to start her own landscaping business, she had a head start. A man who’d already built a successful landscaping company agreed to work for her. Not only would he potenti... |
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21 January 2007 |
| Fried, Joseph P. |
| "Helping Small Businesses Get Bigger" |
| The New York Times |
Featuring the New York State Small Business Development Center at Pace University in Manhattan, this article describes the effective assistance provided to small businesses by the SBDC. |
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12 January 2007 |
| Drury, Tracey |
| "Small business gets big help from session" |
| Business First of Buffalo |
"When Sandy Hertel made the decision to get into business for herself and open a fabric store, among the first calls she made was to the Small Business Development Center at Buffalo State College..." |
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3 January 2007 |
| Rushefsky, Carolyn |
| "Her goal in 2007: A $1M business " |
| Staten Island Advance |
When Doreen Zayer opened her massage-therapy business 11 years ago in the Staten Island Mall, she had to overcome lack-of-money fears, she said. Recently, the licensed massage therapist, founder a... |
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29 December 2006 |
| Deckert, Andrea |
| "Development centers provide benefit of experience to firms" |
| Rochester Business Journal p. 20+ |
This article describes the activities and successes of the Brockport and Geneseo offices of the NYS Small Business Development Center. The assistance offered by Brockport director Jan Pizanczyn, Geneseo advisor George Gotcsik, and International Business Program director Jinshui Zhang, has produced dramatic results for many small business owners in this region. |
| This article is not available electronically. |
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26 December 2006 |
| Demuth, Erin |
| "Armed service to customer service" |
| Post-Star (Glens Falls, NY) |
Discussing the growing number of small businesses owned by veterans, this article features Albany SBDC director Bill Brigham and highlights the services provided by the NYS SBDC's Veterans Business Outreach Center. |
| This article is not available electronically. |
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8 December 2006 |
| Genn, Adina |
| "A little free press helps this twisted endeavor soar" |
| Long Island Business News |
Grassroots marketing trumps plain old advertising, according to Jill Frechtman, and it’s easy to see why she believes fervently in this mantra. Frechtman, owner of Plainview-based Fretzels by Jill,... |
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8 December 2006 |
| Crugnale, James |
| "SBDC aiding North Country businesses" |
| Cardinal Points (Plattsburgh, NY) |
Opening a small business can be a lot of hard work when you are first starting out. Fortunately for Northern New York residents and Plattsburgh students, Plattsburgh State University College's Nort... |
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7 December 2006 |
| Davis, Pete |
| "NY Xpo for business draws thousands" |
| Queens Courier |
More than 12,000 people and 400 exhibitors from all five boroughs filled the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan for the debut NY Xpo for Business networking and developing relationships to bo... |
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1 December 2006 |
| DeMasi, Michael |
| "Chocolatier not yet sweet on potential buyers of business" |
| The Business Review (Albany, NY) p. 3 |
The article presents Lissa D'Aquanni's challenge to sell her successful chocolate business, The Chocolate Gecko, to the right person. Bill Brigham, director of the Albany Small Business Development Center, discusses the challenge of getting a fair price for a business. Article available for subscribers here. |
| This article is not available electronically. |
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21 November 2006 |
| Goldberg, Irwin M. |
| "Local firms get fewer small-business loans " |
| Poughkeepsie Journal |
Small Business Administration loans to mid-Hudson Valley businesses are down from their spike of last year, but New York district Director Jose Sifontes said there isn’t a cause for worry. ‘‘We’re ... |
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17 November 2006 |
| Durr, Eric |
| "To arms: Defense contractors carry on Capital Region's long history of supplying military" |
| The Business Review (Albany, NY) 1 |
The article discusses the large number of Capital Region businesses creating products for the military. SBDC client Arcadia Supply Co., which makes armor kit components is highlighted. Albany SBDC director Bill Brigham discusses how the defense industry can still be lucrative for small business. |
| This article is not available electronically. |
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13 November 2006 |
| Ende, Jean |
| "Center helps dog food maker unleash her full potential" |
| Crain's New York Business 22 |
Client Michelle Lewis discusses how the Boricua SBDC helped her form her successful, natural dog food company, Scooter Foods. Contact information for the NYC metro area SBDCs is provided as well. |
| This article is not available electronically. |
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12 November 2006 |
| Wu, Amy |
| "Entrepreneurs provide sparks of hope for small towns" |
| Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |
On a weekday morning, Burlingham Books is abuzz with activity. Residents are using the espresso café in the bookstore in Perry, Wyoming County, as a backdrop for meetings and chat. The brightly li... |
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6 November 2006 |
| Ledo, Ana |
| "Nydia con el sabor a triunfo" |
| El Diario/La Prensa |
Nueva York — En los días previos a las elecciones generales, la agenda de la congresista Nydia Velázquez está bien cargada, pero no más de lo usual. Con 14 años como representante del Distrito 12 de ... |
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6 November 2006 |
| Ana, Ledo |
| "Nydia with a taste of success (English translation by Boricua SBDC)" |
| El Diario/La Prensa (New York) |
In the days just prior to the general elections, the agenda of Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez is fully loaded, but no more than usual. With 14 years as the representative to District 12 of New York,... |
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3 November 2006 |
| Genn, Adina |
| "Rearranged music shop hits all the right notes" |
| Long Island Business News 25A |
Entrepreneurs typically display under-new-ownership banners on their storefronts when first taking over an existing business. But Jonathan Watkins didn’t stop there. In 2003, when Watkins purchase... |
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1 November 2006 |
| Norland, Jim and Elaine |
| "Dream Car Wash 25 Years in the Making" |
| Auto Laundry News |
A drawing hangs on the wall of Michael Racine’s spacious third-floor office above his WashLand Car Wash. The 10-year-old sketch is evidence of how he wanted his car wash to look and perform. His dream... |
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1 November 2006 |
| Fox, Cris A. |
| "You Gotta Have a Plan" |
| New Woman 2 |
This article features small business owner and NYS SBDC Hall of Famer, Shirley Felder-Morton. |
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27 October 2006 |
| "Global Business Network, Small Business Development Center form alliance" |
| The Business Review (Albany) |
This brief article discusses the alliance between the Global Business Network and the SBDC at The University at Albany. In this agreement the SBDC will provide administrative support and shared office space as the two organizations work together to promote international business. |
| This article is not available electronically. |
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25 October 2006 |
| Heath, Dan |
| "Taxpayer priority: Control state spending" |
| The Press Republican (Plattsburgh) |
Controlling spending was the main concern brought to three New York State Assembly members in Plattsburgh Tuesday. Members of the Assembly Republican Task Force on Small Business in New York State ... |
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20 October 2006 |
| Genn, Adina |
| "Disgruntled teachers take education into their own hands" |
| Long Island Business News |
Dissatisfied with the public school system, teachers Michelle Gillette and Christopher Kelly set out to open their own charter school. At first. They were fed up with ever-increasing class sizes, ... |
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15 October 2006 |
| Parrish, Tory N. |
| "Women face challenge in balancing business, family " |
| Utica Observer-Dispatch |
When Cheri Elefante was pregnant with her first child, she continued to work at the Family Nurturing Center until she was nearly due to deliver. She liked her job as a family place coordinator, wh... |
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6 October 2006 |
| Durr, Eric |
| "Planning, finance, management mistakes can kill a new business" |
| The Business Review (Albany, NY) p. 26-27 |
This article discusses common mistakes made by new small business owners. Albany SBDC director Bill Brigham explains how most small business failures could have been avoided through better planning and a comprehensive business plan. |
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2 October 2006 |
| Weilheimer, Neil |
| "Elite designer dishes up hit for mass market" |
| Crain's New York Business 18 |
The article describes the expansion of designer Jill Fenichell's product line from handcrafted porcelain dinnerwear to more affordable yet trendy melamine dishes. York College SBDC Director Al Titone discusses how increases in public interest can challenge a small business. |
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15 September 2006 |
| Glynn, Matt |
| "Small Business Owners Tell Forum of Problems with State" |
| The Buffalo News |
This article discusses a recent small business forum held by the Assembly Republican Task Force on Small Business in New York State. Susan McCartney, director of the Small Business Development Center at Buffalo State College, and advisor Clifford Bell comment on how state legislators can better help small business owners. |
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26 August 2006 |
| Wu, Amy |
| "More Black Women Starting Businesses" |
| Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |
(August 26, 2006) — Dr. Linda Clark spent years working as a medical director at a company before she'd decided she needed a change. She loved being in occupational medicine but she wanted more autono... |
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25 August 2006 |
| Genn, Adina |
| "Entrepreneurs hop to it with online menu service" |
| Long Island Business News |
Like most people, Andrew Ruditser likes to dine out with friends. And as a creature of habit, he tends to eat at the same reliable standbys. It’s not that he wouldn’t try a new venue. In fact, he’... |
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6 August 2006 |
| Jim Wright , New York State Senator |
| "Senator Wright: Investment In Future Already Paying Off" |
| Oswego Daily News |
OSWEGO, NY - SUNY Oswego’s Center for Entrepreneurs has a successful inaugural year. Small businesses are the backbone of our area’s communities. To expand economic opportunities in Oswego County,... |
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6 August 2006 |
| Fried, Joseph P. |
| "A Watchful Eye, Trained on Workers' Licenses" |
| The New York Times |
This article profiles SBDC Hall of Famer Michael Garvey and his company License Monitor Inc. of Congers, N.Y. Article will remain available for seven days on the New York Times Web site |
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4 August 2006 |
| Genn, Adina |
| "Success a stone's throw away for 'innovative' thinker" |
| Long Island Business News 21A |
Karen Pearse started Hauppauge-based Innovative Stone with $5,000 in seed money provided by her dad in 1981. The company has been in growth mode ever since. A supplier of natural stone to commerci... |
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12 July 2006 |
| "TD Banknorth Launches New Loan Program for New York Businesses" |
Glens Falls, NY – July 12, 2006 —TD Banknorth New York, a division of TD Banknorth, N.A., announced that it has partnered with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Small Business Devel... |
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20 June 2006 |
| Lundy, Christina |
| "West Brighton business inducted into hall of fame" |
| Staten Island Advance |
Doreen Zayer received her first massage as an exchange student in London and "just loved it." This love inspired her to open her own massage therapy practice, and over the past 11 years, that practice... |
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11 June 2006 |
| Tobias, Susan |
| "Handicap doesn't deter video-store owners" |
| The Press-Republican (Plattsburgh, NY) |
Norman and Rachel Karp, owners of Video Storm in Chateaugay, were extremely surprised when they had been chosen as the New York State Small Business Development Center Start-Up Business of the Year... |
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16 May 2006 |
| Wu, Amy |
| "Moms create math, science DVDs" |
| Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |
Keli DiRisio was looking for a way to entertain her preschooler on days when multiple sclerosis left DiRisio too tired to play. Two years later, she and her business partner Leslie Summerson have a... |
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16 May 2006 |
| "SBDC Signage Publication Receives National Award" |
What’s Your Signage?, a practical guide developed for the small business community and produced by the Research Network of the New York State Small Business Development Center, has been named w... |
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9 May 2006 |
| "Interview with Tony Maglione of the North Country SBDC" |
| K & J Show on WNBZ AM 1240 |
The K&J show's Chris Knight speaks with Tony Maglione of the North Country SBDC and Brenda Thornton of the Women's Entrepreneurial Business Center about an upcoming small business workshop. They discuss how their respective organizations can help small businesses face the challenges presented when mega-retailers move into the North Country. Both interviewees stress how workshops like this one can help small businesses redefine themselves, broaden their markets, and generally gain a competitive advantage. |
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12 April 2006 |
| "Genesee Community College Brings Small Business Development Center to Region " |
Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY - A New York State Small Business Development Center has formally opened at Genesee Community College, Dean Jerry A. Kozlowski reported to the Board of Trustees ... |
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5 April 2006 |
| ANDERSON, ERIC |
| "Businessman says U.S. misses out in China; American companies fail to deal in huge market with major sales opportunities, Colonie conference told" |
| Times Union (Albany, NY) |
COLONIE -- When Brian Reh attended his first international trade show in China 10 years ago, his company was just one of two from the United States of the 1,600 companies there. This year, when he... |
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22 March 2006 |
| ANDERSON, ERIC |
| "Region gets a census surprise" |
| Times Union (Albany, NY) |
The number of Hispanic-owned businesses in the Capital Region fell more than 9 percent from 1997 to 2002, even while it surged 31 percent nationally, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report released ... |
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16 March 2006 |
| ANDERSON, ERIC |
| "Schumer wants China to let currency float" |
| Times Union (Albany, NY) |
This article highlights the April 4-5, 2006 U.S.-China Trade & Business Development Conference organized by the New York State Small Business Development Center. |
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26 February 2006 |
| PARRISH, TORY N. |
| "Small businesses carry big impact; Adviser: Many not using technology like they should" |
| Observer-Dispatch (Utica, NY) |
After two years in business, Richard Orilio is still waiting to make money. He's waiting for more candy lovers to transfer their loyalties from the now-defunct Fanny Farmer candy store at New Hartford Shopping Center to Orilio's Candy Corner. |
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26 February 2006 |
| BRADSHAW, SARAH |
| "Experts anticipate some growth for small business; Companies face higher expenses" |
| Poughkeepsie Journal |
Steady growth seems to be on the minds of most business advisers and small business owners for 2006. Shannon Leddy, of Shannon M. Leddy Interior Design in Hopewell Junction, said she believes her t... |
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2 February 2006 |
| HEATH, DAN |
| "Local firm nets exporting award" |
| Press-Republican (Plattsburgh, NY) |
PLATTSBURGH - Cedar Knoll Log Homes received recognition as the United States Small Business Administration's Syracuse District Small Business Exporter of the Year. |
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30 January 2006 |
| "Business Advisors Sent to New Orleans " |
The New York State Small Business Development Center has begun to send Business Advisors to New Orleans to help small businesses impacted by Hurricane Katrina get back on their feet. The first SBDC ... |
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3 January 2006 |
| "New York SBDC's What's Your Signage? Wins State Award" |
On December 23, 2005, Dorothy Buice, President of the New York Library Association Government Information Roundtable (NYLA/GIRT), announced the winners of the 2004 New York State Notable Documents Awa... |
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22 December 2005 |
| HEATH, DAN |
| "Progress reported in marketing facility" |
| Press-Republican (Plattsburgh, NY) |
PLATTSBURGH -- Progress is also being made on efforts to market the Wyeth facility and to address the concerns of local business owners. Wyeth Transition Coordinating Council Chairperson Melissa Mc... |
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16 December 2005 |
| PARRISH, TORY N. |
| "Businesses honored for excellence" |
| Observer-Dispatch (Utica, NY) |
The Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center was honored at the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce's 18th annual Business of the Year Award presentation in the category of nonprofits with 50 employees or fewer. |
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15 December 2005 |
| D'ERRICO, RICHARD A. |
| "Harriman incubator open for business" |
| Business Review (Albany, NY) |
The Harriman Research and Technology Corp. announced Thursday the opening of its Harriman Business Center with three tenants. The first tenants are: AMETEK, Global Detailing Services, and the Small Business Development Center. |
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2 December 2005 |
| MICHELMORE , BILL |
| "Chinese seek business links here; Delegation meets local execs, officials" |
| Buffalo News |
NIAGARA FALLS - If the Buffalo Niagara economy is struggling, you wouldn't know it from the enthusiasm of 17 Chinese executives who came here Thursday looking for ways to invest in the region. |
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30 November 2005 |
| DRURY, TRACEY |
| "Chinese trade reps visit WNY" |
| Business First (Buffalo, NY) |
A visit by 17 business and economic representatives from China will offer Western New York business owners the chance to consider expanding their companies internationally. The delegation from the Shandong Province is scheduled to meet Dec. 1-2 with area business and economic development officials... |
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19 November 2005 |
| CILIONE, TAMMY |
| "Aid agency tops state listing again; Win is fifth for center helping small businesses" |
| Poughkeepsie Journal |
KINGSTON — The Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center ranked number one for the fifth year in a row among 23 centers in the state. |
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16 November 2005 |
| "LT. GOVERNOR DONOHUE ANNOUNCES 2005 NEW YORK STATE SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR; Raymond M. Nowicki of Nowicki & Co., LLP CPA's Honored" |
Lieutenant Governor Mary Donohue today presented Raymond M. Nowicki, Managing Partner of Nowicki & Co., of Buffalo, with the 2005 Small Business Advocate of the Year Award. The awards are presented an... |
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14 November 2005 |
| "Awards & Achievements" |
| Business First (Buffalo, NY) |
Lynn Oswald, of Lockport, was named the 2005 New York State Star for Small Business Development by the Association of Small Business Development Centers. Oswald is employed at Niagara County Community College's Small Business Development Center in Lockport. |
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14 November 2005 |
| HEATH, DAN |
| "Small-business owners get marketing tips; Plattsburgh State event targets small businesses" |
| Press-Republican (Plattsburgh, NY) |
PLATTSBURGH -- Marketing a small business need not be a backbreaking -- or bank-breaking -- task. That was the message of Dr. Nancy Church, chair of the Marketing and Entrepreneurship Department at... |
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10 November 2005 |
| "Workbook Guides Non-Profits on How to be Entrepreneurial" |
A new publication—a joint project of the New York State Small Business Development Center, and the CIL Management Center—shows not-for-profits how to think entrepreneurially. The workbook is called... |
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5 October 2005 |
| HOROWITZ, BARTON |
| "Goal of home health-care agency is to be No. 1" |
| Staten Island Advance |
When Castleton Corners resident Oge Margret Ukatu first arrived here from her native country of Nigeria in 1989, she set out on an obstacle-ridden path to a new life, replete with business ownership. |
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26 September 2005 |
| D'ERRICO, RICHARD A. |
| "Catalyst for economic growth; Albany attracts SBIR national innovators conference" |
| Business Review (Albany, NY) |
It's safe to say if the Small Business Innovation Research grant didn't exist, neither would InterScience Inc. James Woo left his teaching position at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1983 after he landed two SBIR-funded projects, one for the Navy, one for the U.S. Department of Energy. The SBIR award is a competitive federal program designed to help fund small research initiatives by small companies. |
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17 September 2005 |
| BILL BRIGHAM, JOHN GREGORY |
| "Incubators not for everyone, but advantages outweigh disadvantages" |
| Business Review (Albany, NY) |
Question: I am going to start a new business. I could work out of my home, but I am thinking of renting an office. Do you think it would be a good idea to try and rent space at an incubator? What are the advantages of an incubator? |
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22 August 2005 |
| HARTLEY, THOMAS |
| "Convincing a lender to share in your dream" |
| Business First (Buffalo, NY) |
In trying to start her own business, Laura Rutland learned, to her dismay, that not every bank shared her dream. But happily, after getting turned down for a loan by four banks, she received a yes. That was more than three years ago. Today, having secured an SBA-backed commercial loan from Bank of Castile for less than $100,000, Rutland is proprietor of The Coffee Emporium, a coffee and sandwich shop at 2694 East Ave., Newfane. |
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22 August 2005 |
| HARTLEY, THOMAS |
| "Small business centers help many get a good start" |
| Business First (Buffalo, NY) |
Deciding to start a business can mean journeying to a realm not yet explored. That is why entrepreneurs need advice and aid. Large numbers of them find help from banks and the New York State Small Business Development Center and its regional centers and outreach offices. Not surprisingly, money is the chief concern of most would-be business owners. |
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14 August 2005 |
| CILIONE, TAMMY |
| "Vacations can be stress-free; For small-business owners, the key to time off is smart planning" |
| Poughkeepsie Journal |
For most people, vacations are meant to be a time to recharge and regroup. But for small business owners, taking a vacation can be more stressful than forgoing the annual getaway trip. Arnaldo S... |
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3 August 2005 |
| "SBA Comes to the Bronx" |
| Bronx SBDC |
Bronx, NY-- On August 3rd, SBA Administrator Hector Barreto joined local economic development officials to honor outstanding small business owners and operators in the borough.... |
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31 July 2005 |
| SMITH, CAROLEE |
| "Starting a New Business? First, Call the SBDC" |
| Strictly Business Pages 4+. |
If you've been thinking about starting your own business, where can you go to get help? If you already own a business and are thinking about expanding, where can you go to get help? The answer to those two questions is the same. |
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26 June 2005 |
| RUSHEFSKY, CAROLYN |
| "Friend to small businesses set to retire " |
| Staten Island Advance |
For eight months, Dorothy E. Julian, president of Henry Marine Service, Tottenville, tried getting a bank loan to buy new engines for two of her tugboats. "No luck. No loan," Ms. Julian said. "I was ripping my hair out." She then told her problem to Martin Schwartz, director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the College of Staten Island (CSI), who advised her to refinance her Tottenville house. The home loan would be less risky, easier to obtain than using tugboats as collateral, he explained. |
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17 June 2005 |
| JOHN GREGORY, BILL BRIGHAM |
| "Think twice before sinking your savings into a questionable business" |
| The Business Review (Albany, NY) |
I am looking to buy a business for my retirement and I would like to know what should I look for in a business and how do I determine what it is worth? John: Assuming you intend to work the business yourself, make sure it is a business you will enjoy operating for at least five years. |
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2 June 2005 |
| RUSHEFSKY, CAROLYN |
| "Correctional facility inmates graduate business program; 2 dozen complete course taught by counselors from the Small Business Development Center" |
| Staten Island Advance |
Jaffar Abbas' business plan is to cater to the needs of the nation's prison population. "I'd sell things like boots, or these sneakers -- a real bargain at only $29," Abbas said pointing to his purple and white sneakers by Michael Jordan. After 23 years in prison, "I've gotten to know what everybody needs," said Abbas, who hopes to be paroled in 2007. |
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22 May 2005 |
| SEHWERERT, ARNALDO |
| "Micro loans can help small firms grow" |
| Poughkeepsie Journal |
Question: I've heard about micro loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. What are they and who qualifies for one? Answer: The Micro Loan Program is designed to provide loans in amounts of less than $35,000 to start-up and existing businesses. |
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15 May 2005 |
| RUSHEFSKY, CAROLYN |
| "Islander wins business award; Owner of Relax on Cloud Nine will be honored Tuesday at a banquet in Lake Placid, N.Y. " |
| Staten Island Advance |
Doreen Zayer, owner of Relax on Cloud Nine, a massage therapy business with locations in her vintage West Brighton home and the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield, has won the 2005 Small Business Development Center's (SBDC) Growth Company Entrepreneur of the Year award. |
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10 April 2005 |
| GRADY, TODD |
| "Small-business activity a positive sign" |
| Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |
As owner of XpressMarketing Inc. in Henrietta, Paula Chapman is a good source for asking: What is the outlook for small business growth here? |
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27 March 2005 |
| FINCK, SHAYNA |
| "Delegation trips a fine way to market wares" |
| The Journal News |
Vitamin supplement manufacturer Balram Advani is past the point of needing help getting his products into foreign markets. The owner of Congers-based ADH Health Products Inc. - which currently sells in about 30 countries - now has his own trade specialists on staff. In 1997, when his sights were set on China, this was not the case. "I went with the (Small Business Development Center) on a delegation to China and it was really an eye opener to see the market overseas," Advani says. |
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18 March 2005 |
| BILL BRIGHAM, JOHN GREGORY |
| "Contact former customers; the reason you think they left may not be it" |
| Business Review (Albany, NY) p. 21. |
Our accounts receivable are not in bad shape but we are losing customers on a regular basis due to rising costs involved in the manufacturing process... |
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1 March 2005 |
| MCMASTERS, KELLY |
| "Design for Living" |
| Metrosource pages 30-31 |
Imagine conquering both silver and the silver screen. Sound impossible? These two guys beg to differ. David Lee Holland, jeweler extraordinaire, and John G. Kyriazis, theatrical connoisseur, have made names for themselves on both frontiers. |
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31 January 2005 |
| LY, HEATHER |
| "Attracting businesses to the North Country" |
| News 10 Now (Syracuse, NY) |
For the past seven years the Small Business Development Center at SUNY Canton has done its fair share to improve the North Country economy. That job is growing even more as the county works to lure Canadian businesses across the border. |
| This article is available for 365 days from date of publication. |
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28 January 2005 |
| WALTZER, DEBBIE |
| "Staying power separates business trends from fads" |
| Rochester Business Journal: 32. |
In her 20 years as owner of RSVP Papers & Gifts, which carries products from more than 200 suppliers, Brighton entrepreneur Marcia Gabrilove Ladin has seen her share of fads and trends. |
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24 January 2005 |
| DRURY, TRACEY |
| "Buffalo a tough sell for women's startups" |
| Business First (Buffalo, NY) |
Pamela Cahill is the classic definition of a serial entrepreneur. She runs three businesses: a beauty shop; a retail co-op called Everyone's Treasures at the Summit Park Mall; and she designs air freshener angel dolls and fragrances. |
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24 January 2005 |
| "New York State Seeks Nominations For 2005 Small Business Awards" |
| Empire State Development's Division for Small Business |
New York State is looking to honor the best of the best small business entrepreneurs, advocates and organizations and is seeking nominations of those who could qualify for statewide recognition. |
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14 January 2005 |
| GENN, ADINA |
| "Printing vet puts premium on promotional goods" |
| Long Island Business News |
Throughout her 20-year career selling commercial printing, Beth Levine always dabbled in giveaways, or premiums. Whenever a client needed promotional pens, hats or shirts, Levine was happy to secure t... |
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14 January 2005 |
| GENN, ADINA |
| "House bound" |
| Long Island Business News |
Rather than seek another full-time gig working for someone else, like many people who were laid off during the economy's steep decline in the early part of the decade, Leah Beth Mills decided to start... |
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12 December 2004 |
| HANNAGAN, CHARLEY |
| "Constantia Man Sets Up His Own Business, North Shore Powdercoating, In A Building Behind His House. Laid-Off Carrier Workers Seek New Skills, Start New Lives." |
| The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY) |
Bob "Chico" Scheuer became an accidental entrepreneur in April, when Carrier Corp. laid him off from his job of 25 years. The layoff pushed an idea that had always been in the back of his mind to the front, Scheuer said. "They sort of did me a favor, but I found out how tough it is to start a business," he said. |
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28 November 2004 |
| RICH, KIAWANA |
| "The Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Award: Steven Coppola, President And Founder, APB Security Systems Inc., Meiers Corners" |
| Staten Island Advance |
Steven Coppola is an emotional man. It seems odd that a man who served as a former city police officer -- often considered tough when it comes to crime -- would get teary-eyed at the drop of a hat... |
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26 November 2004 |
| GENN, ADINA |
| "SBA: Veterans take skill sets to the business world" |
| Long Island Business News pages 6A+48A |
While in the military, veterans often had to take orders from their superiors. But for some who have moved beyond the armed forces, listening to others is no longer in the cards. According to ... |
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12 November 2004 |
| "BRONX SMALL BUSINESS DIRECTOR HONORED WITH AWARD" |
Clarence Stanley, Director of the Bronx Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located at Lehman College, has been honored with the Community Service Award by the Hunts Point Economic Development Co... |
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8 November 2004 |
| "Business of the Year Finalists" |
The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Mohawk Valley Business Journal and Partners Trust Bank, recently announced finalists in four categories for its annual “Business of the Year” award. The Small Business Development Center at SUNYIT, Marcy was one of three nominations in the category: Not-for-Profit with 50 Employees or Fewer. Winners in each of the four categories will be announced at an awards ceremony on December 8, 2004. |
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2 November 2004 |
| "SBDC at Stony Brook University Joins SATOP" |
The SBDC at Stony Brook is pleased to announce their partnership with the Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP), to help market the program to small businesses in Suffolk County. ... |
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1 November 2004 |
| BILOVSKY, FRANK |
| "Spirit of gift-shop commerce fills former church in Penfield" |
| Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY) |
There's something really nice to be said about pumpkin scented candles and stained glass. Namely, they beat the heck out of bulletproof glass partitions. Eileen Wrona now owns the eclectic Enchan... |
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21 October 2004 |
| "Metroplex Reaches Agreement to Place Small Business Development Center in Schenectady" |
Schenectady, NY, October 21, 2004 – Metroplex today joined with County and City leaders to announce plans by the Small Business Development Center, University At Albany (SBDC,UA) to open an office at ... |
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6 October 2004 |
| "North Country SBDC Business Advisor Achieves Certified Management Accountant Designation" |
PLATTSBURGH, NY -- Richard L. Gottschall, business advisor in the North Country Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh, has received design... |
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2 October 2004 |
| SHERMAN, BROOKE J. |
| "Classes groom owners for small business (PDF)" |
| Star-Gazette (Elmira, NY) |
Deb Weigel wants to make sure her new business venture succeeds. That's why she is spending four nights in September and October at the Small Business Management Certificate Program, learning what to expect in the business world and how to build a business plan. |
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1 October 2004 |
| CLEMENCE, SARA |
| "Inventor dives in feet first" |
| Times Union (Albany, NY) |
WATERVLIET -- What did the world do before CreepNoMore? Duct tape. Velcro. Nails. Electric keyboard players used all manner of makeshift ways to keep their foot pedals from moving as they played. "After a couple of songs, it's like that," said Ned Spain, 71, tapping his foot on the pedal of a keyboard in his Watervliet kitchen. The pedal slid slowly across the linoleum. "It's a pain in the you-know-what." |
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24 September 2004 |
| TYLER, DAVID |
| "20 years of help to start-ups" |
| Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY) |
When Gary and Kathy Penny walked into the SUNY Brockport Small Business Development Center two years ago looking for help getting their kettle corn business up and running, they expected the center to... |
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31 August 2004 |
| DEFILIPPO, MIKE |
| "Total's Succession=Total Success (PDF)" |
| The Electrical Distributor: 22-24 |
Flatbush Lighting had just undergone an expansion when the company was sold and re-established as Total Electrical in 1989. Locations included the company’s original store in Brooklyn, a Staten Island lighting and electric location, and its current 12,000-square-foot facility in Staten Island. Used with permission. |
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24 August 2004 |
| HERZLICH, JAMIE |
| "Incubator to get help center" |
| Newsday |
Stony Brook University is planning to expand access to Small Business Development Center services by opening a new satellite office in conjunction with the proposed Calverton incubator. |
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20 August 2004 |
| GENN, ADINA |
| "Duo balances personal touch with business sense" |
| Long Island Business News |
Startups traditionally don't get bank loans until they have at least two years under their belt. At least that's the general trend. But things worked out differently for Drusilla Burrough and Michele ... |
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15 August 2004 |
| WINTERHALTER, MATTHEW |
| "Outside Help: Consultants can be key to success – but know what to look for" |
| Niagara Gazette |
Around for about 20 years, Resource Planning Associates has worked with its share of area businesses. The consulting firm deals with everything from micro-enterprises to expanding businesses ... |
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17 July 2004 |
| DORAN, ELIZABETH |
| "Bye, Boston; Hi, Syracuse " |
| Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY) |
Starting his new business in Syracuse rather than Boston was a slam dunk for Tim Maloney. He'll unveil Mr. Lister, an eBay reseller, Monday on Erie Boulevard. |
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8 July 2004 |
| KELLY, BRIAN |
| "Seven NNY businesses recognized for success; Four named members of SBDC's Hall of Fame" |
| Watertown Daily Times D4 |
Seven small north country businesses have received statewide recognition for the success they have had in operating their businesses. |
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27 May 2004 |
| HURWIT, JOSHUA |
| "Malta window firm honored by small business center" |
| Times Union (Albany, NY) E1 |
Phil Frederick, president of Window Tech Systems of Malta, was named Manufacturer of the Year by the New York State Small Business Development Center. |
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10 May 2004 |
| FERNANDEZ, TOMMY |
| "Teaching business as a third language" |
| Crain's New York Business 14 |
LaGuardia Community College's Small Business Development Center has been reaching out to immigrants in Queens. Over the past two years the Center has assisted over 2,100 entrepreneurs. |
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8 April 2004 |
| MOTOLA, CHRIS |
| "New York State SBDC Turns 20" |
| Oswego County Business |
The New York State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SUNY Oswego celebrated its 20th anniversary with a luncheon and award ceremony on Thursday, April 8, 2004. State Senator James Wrig... |
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4 April 2004 |
| HEATH, DAN |
| "SBDC offers classes in entrepreneurialship" |
| Press-Republican (Plattsburgh, NY) D1+. |
Slackers need not apply. Plattsburgh State's School of Business and Economics is offering students the chance to major in entrepreneurial studies, tailoring aspects of their curriculum to their own interests. |
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30 March 2004 |
| RUSHEFSKY, CAROLYN |
| "Islander being honored by business group " |
| Staten Island Advance |
Lenore Schwartz, an owner of Total Electric Distributors, Mariners Harbor, is among 33 successful entrepreneurs being honored today by the New York State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Albany. |
| This article is available for 14 days from date of publication. |
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22 March 2004 |
| SBDC, NYS |
| "Twenty Years of Growing New York's Small Businesses" |
| Legislative Gazette Special Section: 19-26. |
2004 marks the 20th anniversary of the New York State Small Business Development Center helping New York’s small business entrepreneurs. Back in 1984, a small group of visionaries understood tha... |
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15 March 2004 |
| JANES, ERIKA RASMUSSON |
| "Seeing advantage in hiring disabled" |
| Crain's New York Business |
Facing huge hikes in the cost of insuring his staff of bike messengers, Larry Zogby, president of RDS Delivery Service, decided a few years ago that the time had come to make more deliveries on foot. It was then that he came to a remarkable conclusion: The smartest thing he could do would be to hire men and women with developmental disabilities. |
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15 March 2004 |
| MASON-DRAFFEN, CARRIE |
| "Campuses offer resources for small businesses" |
| Newsday |
Bill Levine lost his job but gained a company. In 2000, just weeks after losing his job, Levine started WL Concepts & Production, a sign-making business in Uniondale. |
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12 March 2004 |
| BERNSTEIN, NINA |
| "Immigrant Businesses (From Gallbladder Importers to T-Shirt Vendors) Are Called Vital" |
| New York Times |
An Asian-American businessman wanted to borrow money to import bear gallbladders, but all the banks he approached turned him down. "They said, 'What, are you crazy?' " recalled Joyce O. Moy, director of the Small Business Development Center of LaGuardia Community College, who was on a lively panel yesterday on how the city can better tap the economic potential of immigrant entrepreneurs. |
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12 March 2004 |
| DURR, ERIC |
| "Local economy said to be turning around" |
| Capital District Business Review |
The number of jobs in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area grew by 2,300 between January 2003 and January 2004, according to the latest figures from the state Department of Labor. |
| This article is available for 14 days from date of publication. |
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11 March 2004 |
| "UAlbany Students Help Bring Capital and Jobs to Region " |
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 11, 2004) -- University at Albany students have helped Capital Region small businesses access millions of dollars in capital and saved or created more than 100 jobs. UAlbany's Smal... |
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27 February 2004 |
| DORAN, ELIZABETH |
| "Self-employment program returns to CNY" |
| Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY): C1. |
A state program that helps unemployed people become entrepreneurs is back after a year-long absence, although its government subsidy has expired. Legislation establishing the Self-Employment Assistance Program, called SEAP, was launched in 1995 and expired in December 2002. In August, it was signed back into law, but it took time to get re-established. |
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25 January 2004 |
| "Adirondack Couple Win Partnership Award" |
BURLINGTON, VT-At a recent conference in Burlington, Vermont, the Northern Forest Center awarded its first ever Community Partnership Award for New York to Lee and Judi Borland of Speculator and Lake ... |
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1 January 2004 |
| "New York VBOP Wins NAMTAC Award" |
| SBA VETGazette |
The New York Veterans Business Outreach Program (VBOP) won the NAMTAC 2003 Outstanding Project-of-the Year (POY) Award in the Special Assistance Category. |
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30 December 2003 |
| NEERING, KARI |
| "RCC to host business center again" |
| The Journal News (Rockland County) |
The New York State Small Business Development Center heads back to Rocland Community College at its Spring Valley campus. |
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11 December 2003 |
| "NYSBDC's Project With Veterans Wins. (PDF)" |
| NAMTAC Newsletter. 20.47: 1. |
The New York State Small Business Development Center was selected to receive an Outstanding Project of the Year (POY) award for the project, Veterans Business Outreach Program, in the Special Assistance category. |
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7 December 2003 |
| DORAN, ELIZABETH |
| "Cafe.net sells fix of coffee, for computer." |
| Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY). page E2. |
A new internet cafe and computer repair business opened in Onondaga. |
| This article is available for 30 days from date of publication. |
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14 November 2003 |
| "Mid-Town Manhattan Wins POY. (PDF)" |
| NAMTAC Newsletter. pages 1-2. |
The Mid-town Manhattan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was selected to receive a 2003 Outstanding Project of the Year (POY) award for the project, Disaster Relief for Educational Outreach Media Company, in the Business Assistance category. |
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10 November 2003 |
| "Growing a Business Guide" |
| Crain’s New York Business. pages 29+. |
Highlights include a profile of entrepreneur Stephanie Mack, client of the Small Business Development Center at Lehman College. Mack’s business, Just-N-Time Dynamics Inc., assists health care facilities with shredding duplicate medical records. |
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2 November 2003 |
| DORAN, ELIZABETH |
| "Seminar shows how to apply for money." |
| Post Standard (Syracuse, NY). |
SUNY Upstate Medical University will sponsor the Small Business Innovative Research conference on November 18th. Marcene Sonneborn of the Onondaga Small Business Development Center will present the program. |
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8 October 2003 |
| "SUNY Veteran's Assistance Program Wins National Award" |
Albany—State University of New York Chancellor Robert L. King announced today that the SUNY Small Business Development Center’s Veterans Business Outreach Program (VBOP) has won a national award for i... |
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3 October 2003 |
| PHILLIPS, MATTHEW |
| "SBDC will help manufacturers with planning." |
| Business Review (Albany, NY) |
Through a federal grant, the Small Business Development Center at University at Albany will provide strategic planning assistance to manufacturers and distributors in Fulton, Montgomery and Schoharie counties. |
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29 September 2003 |
| "CPA testifies on behalf of small business. " |
Raymond M. Nowicki, CPA testified before national representatives of the Small Business Administration's Office of the National Ombudsman, the IRS Taxpayer Advocate and other federal agencies at a reg... |
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25 September 2003 |
| CORBETT, R. PATRICK |
| "4 local small businesses recognized." |
| Observer-Dispatch (Utica, NY) |
Winners of Small Businesses of the Year awards included Angelo Rosato, owner of Angelo Rosato Physical Therapy of New Hartford; Robert Swigonski of Swigonski Management Group of Sherrill; Gina LaBella, owner of Distinctive Gifts by Gina of Utica, and Brian Bluff, owner of TOC Inc. of Clinton. |
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19 September 2003 |
| "SBA Honors Outstanding Disaster Recovery Efforts (PDF)" |
Three New Yorkers who worked behind the scenes in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks, and a restaurant owner in upstate New York whose business was destroyed in a fire will be presented the “Phoenix Award” during the U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Entrepreneurial Conference and Expo September 17-19. |
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17 September 2003 |
| "SBA TV Interviews with NYS SBDC Director Jim King and Operations Director Brian Goldstein" |
NYS SBDC Director Jim King and Brian Goldstein, Operations Director, interviewed on SBA TV during the SBA’s National Entrepreneurial Conference and Expo in Washington, D.C. The first link leads to King’s appearance as a Phoenix Awardee and the second link covers Goldstein’s discussion of SDBC services. (Requires video viewing software such as Windows Media. For technical support, visit http://www.flyingcolorsinteractive.com/sba/default_public.asp.) |
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11 September 2003 |
| STERLING, DICK |
| "Town board continues talks with SUNY Canton. (PDF)" |
| Gouverneur Tribune Press |
The St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency and SUNY Canton officials discuss the proposed bio-diesel plant which should be in production by the end of 2004. |
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8 September 2003 |
| PINCKNEY, BARBARA |
| "Troy company mixes art, clothing and concern for environment" |
| The Business Review (Albany, NY) |
E ko logic utilizes vintage materials to create unique hats, scarves and mittens. Owners Kathleen and Charlie Tesnakis work with the Small Business Development Center at University at Albany. |
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28 August 2003 |
| STERLING, DICK |
| "So just what is bio-diesel and why do we want it here (PDF)" |
| Gouverneur Tribune Press |
Bert Corey, Director of the Canton Small Business Development Center, visited the Town Board of Gouverneur to explain what bio-diesel is and what a plant could do for the local economy. |
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27 August 2003 |
| "Lt. Governor Donohue Presents New York's 2003 Small Business Not-For-Profit Organization Of The Year" |
Lt. Governor Mary Donohue today presented the World Trade Center Small Business Recovery Loan Fund with the 2003 Small Business Not-For-Profit Organization of the Year award. The awards are presented ... |
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24 July 2003 |
| "Lt. Governor Donohue Announces NY's 2003 Small Business Awards" |
Lt. Governor Mary Donohue today presented Doreen Marks, President of Otis Technology Inc., of Lyons Falls with the 2003 Small Business Person of the Year award. The awards are presented annually to re... |
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14 June 2003 |
| DORAN, ELIZABETH |
| "Almost Back In Business; State Poised To Revive Self-Employment Assistance Program; Program Helps Businesses Get Started" |
| Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY). C1. |
Legislation has passed the State Assembly and Senate to reinstate the Self-Employment Assistance Program through 2005. This Department of Labor initiative has helped thousands of people start businesses. The article describes successful graduates of the program in Central New York. |
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10 June 2003 |
| KOVAC, KEVIN |
| "Heotzler’s Car Owner, Al Johns, Is A True Patriot (PDF)" |
| Area Auto Racing News page 14 |
From the looks of the car that Jeff Heotzler drove in last Thursday night's Advance Auto Parts Modified Super DIRT Series event...Used with permission. |
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6 June 2003 |
| MARTIN, SUSAN |
| "'Babes' In Business - Women Go Online With Their Biker-Theme Accessories" |
| Buffalo News. page B1. |
This story describes how three Buffalo-area women launched an online business selling feminine biker accessories at www.bikerbabesboutique.com. |
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29 May 2003 |
| "ASBDC Announces Selection Of Michelle Collins As State Star" |
The Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) has announced that Michelle Collins, business advisor at the Canton Small Business Development Center in Canton New York, has been selecte... |
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14 May 2003 |
| "Small Business Development Center, University At Albany’s Veterans Business Advisor Honored as Veteran Small Business Advocate of 2003" |
Albany, NY – May 14, 2003 – Lieutenant Colonel Howard Wildove, USAF (RET), Veteran’s Business Advisor at the Small Business Development Center, University At Albany (SBDC, UA) was named the Small Busi... |
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6 May 2003 |
| SCHEPP, DAVID |
| "Clarkstown officer wins entrepreneur of the year" |
| Journal News (White Plains, NY) |
The New York State Small Business Development Center honored Michael Garvey of New City as Entrepreneur of the Year. Garvey’s business, License Monitor, monitors driving records and notifies companies of driver license activity. To learn more about License Monitor, visit their web site. |
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2 May 2003 |
| DRURY, TRACEY |
| "Small Business Administration honors William Grieshober...as Veterans Advocate of the Year District winner" |
| Business First (Small Business insert): C-10. |
Grieshober is a business adviser at the Buffalo State College Small Business Development Center. |
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28 April 2003 |
| REISNER, REBECCA |
| "Pet owner’s creation fetches acclaim; Innovative dog bed for crate carries over into national business, commands an award" |
| Crain’s New York Business. vol. 29, no.17: 39. |
Annette Grignard, founder of Pet Dreams, is a client of the Baruch College SBDC in Manhattan. |
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25 April 2003 |
| "2003 Athena Award Nominees" |
| Business First (Buffalo, NY). B-9. |
Loretta Kaminsky, CEO and owner of Lou-retta’s Custom Chocolates Inc., is nominated for the Athena Award. This award honors an individual who through her professional experience, dedicated community service and support for the goals of professional women, has contributed significantly to the status of women in the Buffalo and Niagara region. (Kaminsky serves on the SBDC Advisory Board.) |
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15 April 2003 |
| SAGER, JEANNE |
| "Small Business Officials Find Local Success Stories" |
| Sullivan County Democrat page 2A |
LIBERTY - Small business owners take note: there is help out there. One of the biggest challenges Fred Harding and his staff at the Mid-Hudson branch of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)... |
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13 April 2003 |
| DOLAN, ELIZABETH |
| "SBDC director wins award" |
| Post-Standard |
SBDC State Director James L. King wins the Phoenix Award. Presented by the Small Business Administration, the award honors King’s leadership in assisting small businesses following 9/11. He will receive the award from the Syracuse SBA District as part of the Small Business Week celebration on May 7 in Albany. |
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1 April 2003 |
| GUADALUPE, PATRICIA |
| "Making The Case For Small Business" |
| Hispanic Business. pages 26+. |
Rep. Nydia Velazquez is Hispanic Business magazine’s Woman of the Year. She serves as Ranking Democrat of the House Small Business Committee. In New York State, she was instrumental in the creation of the Boricua College SBDC in Brooklyn. |
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1 April 2003 |
| PERRAS, LARRY E. |
| "Time-tested Entrepreneurs" |
| Oswego County Business 65: 34-35. |
Congratulations to the five businesses featured in this issue. They are an important part of our economy. According to the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of Economic Research, 99 percent... |
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16 March 2003 |
| SIDDIQUE, AYSHA |
| "Local restauranteurs upset over bid to increase cost of trash removal" |
| Staten Island Advance |
Local business owners are in an uproar over the city's proposal announced earlier this month to increase the price of trash removal by the end of the year. |
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14 March 2003 |
| RUSHEFSKY, CAROLYN |
| "Free advice fuels expansion - Massage therapy enterprise grows to dual locations with help of Small Business Development Center" |
| Staten Island Advance |
Doreen Zayer, owner of Relax on Cloud Nine, has expanded her massage therapy practice from a tiny spot in the Staten Island Mall to dual locations, first in her vintage West Brighton home, then at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield. |
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3 March 2003 |
| "SUNY Small Business Centers Help Owners Locate $2 Billion in Public And Private Investment" |
Albany - State University of New York Chancellor Robert L., King today announced that SUNY’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has reached a new milestone in its 18-year history by helping loca... |
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2 March 2003 |
| BYRD, LEHA |
| "Minority-owned business copes with changing demographics" |
| Observer-Dispatch (Utica, NY) |
UTICA — When Myra Fernandez and her husband Manny Cotrich moved to Utica from the South Bronx in 1990, they noticed there wasn’t any place to buy Latin music like salsa, merengue or bachata — so they ... |
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2 March 2003 |
| BYRD, LEHA |
| "Tough times push many to start own businesses" |
| Observer-Dispatch (Utica, NY) |
UTICA — When the economy is down people’s business aspirations go up, some say. So, they pick entrepreneurship as a way to triumph past a stingy, ailing economy. And locally, some new business owne... |
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2 March 2003 |
| LAMBERT, TOM |
| "Area small businesses aided by organizations" |
| Observer-Dispatch (Utica, NY) |
There are various tools to help small business owners begin or expand their operations, it’s just a matter of finding them. Mohawk Valley EDGE, SUNY-IT and the Mohawk Valley, Herkimer County and Ro... |
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1 March 2003 |
| DETAMORE-RODMAN, CRYSTAL |
| "Out on a Limb; When the money tree looks dry, sometimes you just have to create your own branch" |
| Entrepreneur |
When Lissa D'Aquanni created a gourmet chocolate business in her Albany, New York, basement in 1998, she had not only a passion for candy-making... |
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25 February 2003 |
| "HSBC Bank Provides Financial Help For Small Business Development Center (PDF)" |
| St. Lawrence Plaindealer (Canton, NY): 13. |
HSBC Bank has presented SUNY Canton's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) with funding to support the SBDC's efforts to help existing and startup small businesses in the North Country flourish. |
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24 February 2003 |
| "Help for start-ups and existing firms alike" |
| Hudson Valley Business Journal page 6 |
MARGARETVILLE – Start-ups and existing businesses in the Catskill region can get help with training, business plan development, mentoring and securing funding for projects at the newly opened outreach... |
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18 February 2003 |
| HAARLANDER, LISA |
| "Area businessman sponsors seminars" |
| Buffalo News |
The Small Business Development Center at Niagara County Community College presents seminars for entrepreneurs. |
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13 February 2003 |
| BRADLEY, PATRICK J. |
| "A dream denied in Falls (PDF)" |
| Niagara Gazette |
When Sean McCarthy found out last year that his employer, Globe Metallurgical, ws going to shut down, he decided to pursue a longtime dream and open his own restaurant. Used with permission. |
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9 February 2003 |
| TOBIAS, SUSAN |
| "Marketing Farms - Rural entrepreneurs learn how to spread the news about their unique and special products" |
| Press-Republican (Plattsburgh, NY) |
Farming challenges in the North Country have been here since the first settler cut the trees and plowed the fields. Today’s entrepreneurs share many of the same problems of early times. Getting togeth... |
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1 February 2003 |
| "Small Businesses Can Obtain Assistance (PDF)" |
| Outlook - St. Lawrence County Newspapers: 35. |
The Canton SBDC offers free one-on-one counseling services for small business owners in all phases of business, from start up to growth and expansion. |
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24 January 2003 |
| "The Accreditation Committee (of the Association of Small Business Development Centers) fully accredits the NY SBDC program (PDF)" |
Based on the Accreditation review of your SBDC, the Accreditation Committee voted at its January 21, 2003, meeting to fully accredit the New York SBDC program without conditions. Your next regularly scheduled review will be in 2006. |
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20 January 2003 |
| TOKASZ, JAY |
| "Furthering dream of diversity" |
| Buffalo News |
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. himself would have had trouble identifying all the countries represented during a parade of flags in his memory Sunday evening during the annual King Day celebration in... |
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19 January 2003 |
| KINGSLEY, JENNIFER |
| "A beautiful mind - Business ownership is no enigma to CCC teacher" |
| Star-Gazette |
READING -- Phyllisa DeSarno planned to go to New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. Instead, the circumstances of that day led her to change her life. |
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18 January 2003 |
| DEDAM, KIM SMITH |
| "Mountain Valley Teleservice to open Adirondack base of operations.” (PDF) " |
| Free Trader Today Essex County, Denton Publications. |
AUSABLE FORKS - There will be a new nieghbor in AuSable Forks by mid-February. Mountain Valley Teleservice will relocate their base of operations to the Adirondacks. Used with permission. |
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16 January 2003 |
| MENT, JONATHAN |
| "Small businesses focus of talks" |
| Daily Freeman |
NEW PALTZ - Ways to promote economic development and the growth of small business will be the subject of a half-day conference at SUNY New Paltz on Jan. 31. Rae Rosen, a senior economist and offic... |
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12 January 2003 |
| DORAN, ELIZABETH |
| "Breath of Inspiration" |
| Post Standard (Syracuse, NY) |
The Onondaga Small Business Development Center assisted Roger Hamilton of Comfort Solutions LLC in marketing his invention. |
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