Nestled between several buildings near the intersection of Seneca Turnpike and S. Salina St. is a diner called QD’s. At QD’s people regularly greet each other as regulars come and go a diner that’s become a culinary island in the desert of fast food with few choices. Owned by Quiana Seymour and Dave McSweeney . More »

When you walk into Blak licour immediately there’s a realization that this is not your daddies liquor store. Blak licour merges the elegance of simplicity with the traditional service of selling wine, liquor products along with Lotto. Managing partner Randy White explains how he decided to become an entrepreneur and open a business in what More »

As you walk or drive through our various Syracuse neighborhood centers you might notice growth in the number of new small locally owned businesses. At one time Syracuse had one continuous stretch of retail from the southern city line to Hancock International Airport. That’s old news as we can now see tangible proof of resurgence More »

Charles L. Green a man who’s provided business planning and accounting services in Toronto, Canada is bringing his expertise to Syracuse, N.Y. Urban CNY discussed his business model and what are his plans for providing assistance to small businesses in Central New York. Mr. Green has worked with businesses and provided guidance that many small More »

Many businesses and governmental agencies are legally entitled to know your Social Security numbers. Those companies and entities that are legally entitled to your Social Security Number are as follows: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), various federal, state governmental agencies and departments, banks, employers and agencies that administer government programs. If you are applying for credit, More »

Over a lifetime many Americans contribute substantial amounts to Social Security, especially when the portion contributed by the employee is matched by the employer. These contributions, the government refers to them as contributions. The word ‘contributions’ sound as though it is voluntary. These so-called contributions are actually required taxes. These contributions are made by over More »

Yolanda Mitchell is president of FYM Logic, Inc. Mitchell describes FYM Logic as “a Premier electrical contracting firm central New York” involved in all areas of electrical contracting. “As an emerging firm in Central New York we participate in all facets of electrical contracting performing in the residential, commercial and light industrial markets our offerings More »