8 April 2022
Robert "Bob" Griffin Appointed Onondaga SBDC Director
IN MARCH, Onondaga Community College SBDC welcomed a new Director, Robert "Bob" Griffin. Bob was previously a certified small business advisor at Binghamton University SBDC. Bob brings more than 20 years of marketing and management experience in the hospitality industry to the Onondaga Center.
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9 December 2020
FDA names SUNY Upstate’s saliva test as one of the best in detecting COVID-19
The FDA has ranked SUNY Upstate Medical University’s saliva test as the best of its kind in detecting COVID-19. The FDA also identified Upstate’s test as being among the most sensitive tests regardless of type, ranking sixth worldwide in detecting the virus.
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20 February 2017
What Small Businesses Need to Know in 2017
Central New York Business Journal
Onondaga SBDC advisor Frank Cetera highlights changing rules, regulations, laws and cultural trends that will affect small businesses in 2017.
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5 December 2016
What to Expect When Applying for a Business Bank Loan
CNY Business Journal
Onondaga SBDC advisor Michael Cartini describes how to prepare a business plan and financial projections in order to obtain a bank business loan.
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26 May 2016
Questions to ask yourself when starting a business
Onondaga SBDC advisor Frank Cetera poses three questions aspiring entrepreneurs should ask themselves before starting a business.
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25 January 2016
New Year's Resolution - Business Goals for a Better Year in 2016
Suggestions on setting goals for your small business in the new year from Onondaga SBDC advisor Melissa Zomro Davis.
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27 March 2015
SBA rolls out business competition for products to assist women
The SBA has launched, "InnovateHER: 2015", a nationwide competition for entrepreneurs focusing on products and services that will benefit women and their families. The Onondaga SBDC hosted a competition in Syracuse on March 26. (Full text for subscribers only.)
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20 August 2014
36 Central New York projects recommended for $27 million in state funding
The Central New York Regional Economic Development Council recommended a $1.6 million grant to help Onondaga SBDC client Corso's Cookies build an $8 million manufacturing plant on the Onondaga Community College campus as part of the START-UP NY program.
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31 January 2014
A Big Help To Small Business
Podcast: Business Advisor Melissa Zomro talks about the services available at the Onondaga Small Business Development Center.
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1 November 2013
Partnerships: Picking the Right Partner for Your Business
"Do you and your best friend have a great idea for a business? Are you talking about being partners?" Full text available to subscribers only.
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20 September 2013
Managing Your Cash Flow
"Managing cash flow is very important for any company, including a small business. Here are some strategies you may want to consider." (Full text available to subscribers only.)
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21 December 2012
Revolving loan fund to aid rural small businesses
"A federal grant will help support a revolving loan fund for businesses in the rural parts of the greater Syracuse area. Some money will go toward technical support for loan recipients from the Onondaga SBDC." - Full text available to subscribers only
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30 October 2012
Networking opportunities and resources for women-owned businesses
"Networking is a very effective marketing tool because it gives you the opportunity to meet and talk with potential customers one-on-one to explain your business and answer any questions they may have."
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9 October 2012
Why 'green' is more than a color on the surface
"It’s great that so many people are passionate about a green business community. But there’s a risk of getting caught up in the euphoria of “recycled content,” “kilowatt-hours saved” or “carbon-emissions prevented.”"
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25 March 2011
SBDC develops local green-certification program
The Green Core Company Business Certification Program, developed at the Onondaga Small Business Development Center, provides clarification to businesses trying to be "green." According to Business Advisor Frank Cetera, the program combats "greenwashing" or false claims about environmentally friendly business activities. (Full text available to subscribers only.)
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