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ALBANY, NY — The National Federation of Independent Business recently cheered the plan unveiled Tuesday by Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders to jump start the economy and create jobs. “The emphasis on a flatter tax code that reduces the burden for millions of middle-class residents and business owners is extremely sensible and ... Read More

ALBANY, NY — Mike Durant, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, the state’s leading small-business association, is encouraging holiday shoppers to invest in their communities by shopping at small businesses the Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving. "Black Friday is when a lot of people get up early and line up ... Read More

BUFFALO, NY – Do you or someone you know have what it takes to become America’s “Small Business Person of the Year” for 2012? If so, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) wants to hear from you. Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week to recognize the contributions of ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY — Do you like chocolate? Then you'll love FREE chocolate! Dove Chocolate Discoveries is a new division of Dove Chocolate, who's parent company is M-and-M/Mars, so we know chocolate. In fact, we have over 100 years of chocolate experience. One of the latest "at home" party based businesses is Dove Chocolate Discoveries (DCD) ... Read More

GOWANDA, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua, Erie, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties are holding a course called “Beginning a Successful Farm Enterprise,” which will assist small or part-time prospective farmers in starting their own farm business. The course is designed around four major topic areas: Agriculture 101, an ... Read More

BUFFALO, NY — Sometimes disasters strike without warning, such as earthquakes, including the one millions of Americans felt Tuesday on the East Coast. Other times, we have a few days to prepare, like we have right now with Hurricane Irene approaching the Carolinas. In the case of any natural or man-made disaster, small business owners should ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY — Chamber Commends State Lawmakers for Budget Work State Assembly members Andy Goodell and Joe Giglio, and Senator Cathy Young, are to be commended for their work on the 2011-2012 New York State budget – the first state budget in years that has been approved on-time and with reduced ... Read More

How to Engage and Motivate Employees in Uncertain Times – March 31st Many factors influence employee productivity. The economic downturn caused concern among many employees about their job security. In addition to their concern about job security many employees have been asked to do more and more at the same rate of ... Read More

ALBANY, N.Y. – Small businesses in New York’s eastern, central, western, Long Island and targeted areas of New York City, working in partnership with leading SUNY, CUNY and private institutions, will soon have greater access to critical resources to help them start or grow their businesses and create jobs, thanks ... Read More