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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Spring is upon us and to many people throughout the area, this means coming to the regional market in Syracuse. Those out at the farmer's market this year can see and shop in a new one and a half million dollar addition called "Building F."

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  It's all about building relationships among small businesses in our area, and showing off tools available to help budding entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground. The 15th Annual Small Business Show. SOHO Syracuse, seeks to help small businesses in our community, and people who want to get their ideas off the ground to start their own.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Central New York, your local independent businesses are benefitting from your support.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The owner of Brophy Services in Salina says that she is afraid to hire any new employees until she knows what hers costs will be under the new federal health care laws.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Economic turnarounds rarely happen overnight. As Armory Square in Syracuse has shown, slow and steady progress can produce lasting results, and it all starts with small businesses. On Friday, small business leaders from across Central New York met with  Congressman Dan Maffei to talk about the issues they face.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Syracuse police arrested a man in connection with three commerical burglaries that occurred overnight Saturday in Armory Square.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Four businesses in the Armory Square section of downtown Syracuse were broken into overnight Saturday night. Now, police are asking for your help to find who's responsible.

Saturday, November 24, 2012  With Black Friday and its long lines and crowds in the books, Small Business Saturday moved at a slightly slower pace on Saturday.

Saturday, November 03, 2012  Wine, beer, cheese, mustard, olives and other foods highlighted the Pride of New York Harvest Fest at the New York State Fairgrounds this weekend, as about 50 of New York's small businesses gave the public a taste of their products.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Bee Man Candle Company, a Canastota beeswax candle company, won Martha Stewart's American Made small business awards.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  A candle company from Canastota is leading a national small business competition sponsored by Martha Stewart.

Friday, June 15, 2012  Senator Kirsten Gillibrand came to Syracuse Friday, touting a series of tax break proposals for small businesses, especially to benefit business women.

Friday, May 25, 2012  Advocates for the poor are getting help from some business operators in their quest to raise the minimum wage.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Top business leaders stopped in Syracuse Wednesday night at the OnCenter to give hundreds advice to secure a stable financial future.

Friday, April 13, 2012  The minimum wage in New York State could be going up. Some lawmakers in Albany are looking to raise the hourly rate from $7.25 to $8.25.