About the SBDC > News & Updates News & Press Releases 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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.) Read More More Articles...