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Tacoma Dome eatery gets 60 red points. Here are Oct. 12 Pierce Co. food scores

Seven food establishments received 35 or more red points last week, which means they must be reinspected by the Health Department.

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Oct 20 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • thenewstribune.com
Mom-and-Pop Business Owners Grapple with Harsh Times

Report shows small business owners in NYS less optimistic about the economy. Taxes, inflation, labor costs and competition from larger businesses are major concerns right now, they say By Aaron Gifford [caption id=attachment_11067 align=alignright width=300] Ashley Ranslow is director for New York state at The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).[/caption] Owners of mom-and-pop businesses in New York state have been less optimistic lately than their peers in other parts of the country, a recent report indicates. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), based on a survey of 11,000 of its members in the Empire State, reported that taxes, inflation, labor costs and competition from larger businesses are major concerns right now. “Indeed, while taxes are a major problem in New York and the United States overall, New York small businesses notably are struggling more with the state’s onerous, multi-level tax burden,” Ashley Ranslow, NFIB’s director for New York state, said in the July report. Compared with surveys of business owners in other states, far fewer New York respondents rated their businesses as in excellent or good health. The report also said labor costs here are about 25% higher than the national average and are the “single most important problem” facing businesses. One respondent to the New York-specific survey complained that too much red tape, taxes and laws that restrict high-yielding companies have stifled their operation’s growth. Others said high disability and workers’ compensation insurance costs, alarming increases in utility rates and excessive building regulations are discouraging. Statewide, New York has a gross domestic product of $2.53 trillion (third in the nation, followed by Texas, $2.90 trillion; and California, $4.25 trillion), a per capita income of $90,500 (sixth) and an unemployment rate of 4.6% (34th). There are 2.4 million small businesses that employ 3.9 million people. [caption id=attachment_11112 align=alignright width=451] Member of the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce gather at one of the several functions the chamber organizes monthly. “Everyone in this business community encourages each other to shop local. Everyone just wants to see each other succeed,” says Megan Wilmot, the chamber director[/caption] “New York state boasts one of the largest, wealthiest and most diverse cities in the world — and that’s still only about half the state’s population,” the report said. “In other words, the state is both its iconic city and so much more — geographically, demographically, economically. But New York is not without its challenges, challenges that include notably high taxes and other weaknesses that impact the small business environment,” it said. The report includes an optimism index that compares responses from New York (NFIB) members with those of their peers in other states across several categories. This ranges from plans to increase employment to expectations for higher sales, to plans to increase inventory or expand. The scores for Empire State business owners were lower in most categories, but they did score higher than the national average in noting that they have current employment openings, and that they are hopeful that the economy will improve. “The metrics so far paint a picture of a state with a series of challenges for small businesses, from a slightly below national average Optimism Index to a more seriously below national business health to very substantially below national Employment Index. What is going on with businesses that are creating these differences?” the report stated. In Central New York, the regional labor force comprises nearly 398,000 workers. The median household income here is $71,463, and the gross domestic product for the region last year totaled $61.3 billion, according to the CenterState CEO economic development and research organization. About half of the region’s labor force works for small and mid-sized businesses, although the number of people employed in that sector has decreased by 7% since 2010, according to CenterState’s 2026 economic forecast report. “While record-high employment in large-scale enterprises provides a strong foundation for Central New York,” the report says, “the long-term health of communities depends on a thriving small business sector to serve as a stabilizer.” Area employers identify several barriers to Central New York’s anticipated growth, including lack of specialized or skilled workers, government regulations, unaffordable housing options and long-term construction disruptions. In the city of Syracuse, the number of jobs in retail trade decreased by 1,500 or 4.7% between July 2025 and this past July. By contrast, the number of jobs in the leisure and hospitality sector increased by 2.5% or 700 jobs, in the same annual period, according to the New York State Department of Labor. Still, there’s plenty of interest for new businesses across Central New York. U.S. Census figures show that the number of applications for new businesses in all four counties increased significantly in the past 20 years. In Cayuga County, there were 324 applications in 2005 compared to 470 last year. In Madison County, the number increased from 385 to 480; Onondaga County, from 2411 to 4132; and Oswego County, from 553 to 836. Downtown Cazenovia is exemplary of Madison County’s trend: In the past year, the village welcomed a bait shop, a thrift store, a vitamin infusion center, a pizzeria, a Pilates studio and an Italian restaurant. A candy store is scheduled to open on the main drag in the months ahead. Oswego’s list of interesting new businesses in the past year includes a bubble tea shop, a hot dog eatery in Fulton, a specialty grocery store that features New York state products in Mexico, a beauty and esthetics studio in Hannibal and a hardware and farm supply store in Sandy Creek. In Onondaga County, the Liverpool area has also enjoyed a steady stream of new shops and eateries in recent years. That suburban community is unique in that, unlike neighboring communities, most of the restaurants are family-owned and not part of a national chain. [caption id=attachment_11116 align=alignright width=300] Megan Wilmot is the executive director of the Greater Liverpool’s Chamber of Commerce.[/caption] Megan Wilmot, executive director of the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, said independent business owners in her community maintain a strong sense of pride in holding their own against national companies. The chamber helps boost morale with red carpet events, ribbon cuttings, coffee hours and five-year anniversary celebrations for participating businesses. “We have built such a strong community,” Wilmot said. “Everyone in this business community encourages each other to shop local. Everyone just wants to see each other succeed.” In Syracuse, the downtown retail occupancy rate last year was about 82%, a slight improvement from 2024, according to the Downtown Syracuse Committee’s most recent annual report. Buildings with the largest amount of vacant space included The Galleries, One Park Place, and Equitable Towers, though not all of those spaces are designated for retail use. New businesses that opened in downtown Syracuse last year: Better with Time Clothing, Dakshin Curry & Biriyani, Havana Tattoo Society, Milano Bean Café, Miss Daisy, Pausa Coffee, Sweets for Babe, The Society CNY and Yafah Beauty Studio. The Destiny USA mall’s occupancy rate decreased from 80% in 2023 to 72% by the end of 2024, according to Integra Realty Resources. That leaves more than a quarter of the mall’s retail space vacant. “Looking ahead, the retail market is expected to see minimal rent growth, with vacancy rates likely remaining stable in community and neighborhood centers but continuing to rise in enclosed malls,” Integra’s report said. “New construction activity is low and redevelopment plans for former malls like Shoppingtown and Great Northern are still in the planning stages. The proposed Micron chip plant may spur development, but challenges remain in finding co-developers for large-scale projects.” Nationally, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce expects that small businesses will remain resilient and see their sales and revenues eventually improve. That organization, in a recent national survey, found that 25% of small business owners expect the economy to improve in 2027, while 45% indicated that they plan to increase employment in the next 12 months. And 69% said they believe their small business is in good shape and 70% said they are comfortable with their current cash flow. Thirty-one percent of small businesses reported raising their prices in July and 28% are planning to raise their prices within the next three to four months, the report said. Twelve percent indicated that this is a good time to expand their business. “Small business owners voice optimism for future revenues and hiring,” the report said. “High costs continue to be a wet blanket on reinvestment.” The NFIB reported in July that Main Street, despite gas price hikes, “is OK … for now.” Its small business economics trend report said sales across the country have been strong compared to last year, but continued inflation and higher prices from mom-and-pop establishments are causing some “cracks” to show. “If costs stay this high for much longer, reduced investment will have a tangible economic impact,” the report said. “The status quo is OK, but the outlook? The outlook is uncertain.”

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Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com
New restaurant and hotel arrive in the Redding area

This week in the Buzz: Two friends are opening a new eatery in an old pizza spot. An indoor cycling studio expands, and a new hotel opens in Redding.

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Oct 10 • 10:01 AM EDT • Business • redding.com
Chris Koza album release concert Oct. 24

Lanesboro Arts is thrilled to celebrate the release of Chris Koza’s latest album, “Millsmoke on the Skyline,” with a concert at the St. Mane Theatre at 7 p.m. on October 24. Chris Koza is a composer and performer based in Denver and Minneapolis. In his writing, Koza both honors and builds on the vast genre of Americana music. For every song that sounds like it could be strummed from a boxcar clacking slowly across a grassy midwestern plain, there’s a tune sailing from a city rooftop, echoing across a valley of streets and traffic, or a melody twisting and shimmering like a dim frequency deep into the starry night.Both as a solo artist and with his band Rogue Valley, Koza has supported and shared the stage with artists such as Brandi Carlile, Gordon Lightfoot, Ingrid Michaelson, The Jayhawks, Neko Case, Kathleen Edwards, Dan Wilson, and many more. His music regularly appears on ABC’s “General Hospital,” “60 Minutes,” and “Good Morning America.” Koza’s song, “Be Wild,” was also featured in a state of Minnesota tourism campaign.#placement_932485_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid932485 = window.pid932485 || rnd;var plc932485 = window.plc932485 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=932485;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid932485+';place='+(plc932485++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');Koza’s latest offering, “Millsmoke on the Skyline,” grants the newfound outsider perspective of the rich life and golden fleeting days throughout the rural Midwest. Weaving melody and lyrics into vignettes and narratives set in places where love is powerful, dreams are vast, and life is beautiful.The St. Mane Theatre box office will open at 6 p.m. on the day of the concert. Tickets will be sold in person at the door or can be purchased online at lanesboroarts.org. Seating at the St. Mane theatre is first come, first served. Tickets are on sale now for $25 for general admission or $22 for Lanesboro Arts members.The 2026 performing arts season at Lanesboro Arts is made possible by our season sponsor, Poet Refinery, as well as our concert level sponsors, High Court Pub, Krage Insurance Agency & Preble Farmers Mutual, Stone Mill Clothing & Gifts, E2 Boutique/Amish Experience, and The Cottage House Inn, and community sponsors, VIS Plumbing, Granny’s Liquor, Kingsley Mercantile, Batstone CPA, Clara’s Eatery, IGA, Niagara Cave, and Huntington Electric. This event is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. #placement_932489_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid932489 = window.pid932489 || rnd;var plc932489 = window.plc932489 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=932489;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid932489+';place='+(plc932489++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');

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Sep 30 • 1:18 PM EDT • Entertainment • winonapost.com
Health Department shuts down Mililani eatery for food violations

The Hawaii Department of Health on Friday issued a red placard and immediately shut down Blazin Steaks at Mililani Shopping Center after inspectors found repeated failures to keep food at safe temperatures.

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Sep 28 • 2:20 PM EDT • Health • staradvertiser.com
Mohnen’s Darboy Family Restaurant in Appleton sold after 33 years in business

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – After 33 years in business, the long-time owners of Mohnen’s Darboy Family Restaurant have announced the sale of their beloved community eatery. In a heartfelt s…

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Sep 27 • 11:22 AM EDT • Business • wearegreenbay.com
Day-into-night music, entertainment. Popular Turlock eatery to mark summer’s end

It’s a family friendly celebration with no cover charge.

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Sep 22 • 3:14 PM EDT • Entertainment • modbee.com
The Prestige Eatery and Entertainment brings Vegas to the stage
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Sep 18 • 9:11 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
The Prestige Eatery and Entertainment brings Vegas to the stage

Singer Lady Yvonne will headline spectacular show paying tribute to some of music's greatest artists.

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Sep 18 • 9:11 AM EDT • Entertainment • fox2detroit.com
Iron Age Korean Steakhouse Reopens Friday After Being Closed For Health Code Violations

City inspectors found "over 500" rat droppings at the Wicker Park eatery last month. It has since passed a follow-up inspection and was cleared to reopen.

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Sep 18 • 8:52 AM EDT • Health • blockclubchicago.org
Tempe sports grill, casual Scottsdale spot hit with health code violations

A popular Tempe sports grill and a causal Scottsdale eatery were among restaurants hit with health code violations in this week's Dirty Dining report.

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Sep 17 • 10:09 AM EDT • Health • azfamily.com
Cheesesteak Rebellion announces takeout restrictions amid surge in business

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — A popular Star Wars-themed eatery in Green Bay is so successful that it has had to institute a new rule limiting food portions for customers. According to a social media post,...

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Sep 14 • 9:37 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Dead and live roaches, egg sacs were found at this Sacramento eatery. Where?

Sacramento County health inspectors closed three dining facilities and cited 10 others this week.

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Sep 11 • 2:00 PM EDT • Health • sacbee.com
Downtown Watertown’s business landscape changing

See how one eatery in downtown Watertown will reopen under new ownership, while others have shut their doors.

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Sep 9 • 6:53 PM EDT • Business • wwnytv.com
Pittsburgh Plates: Popular Bar Heading West, Health Department Closes Eatery & More

Time to satisfy your appetite for Pittsburgh's latest bar and restaurant news.

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Sep 7 • 7:51 AM EDT • Health • patch.com
14 Danbury eateries cited during July 2026 health inspections

The city’s health department performed 35 inspections in July, leading to one eatery being ordered closed and another forced to stop serving food, according to reports.

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Sep 7 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • newstimes.com
Gainesville’s The Streatery enters soft opening mode with new businesses opening

$4.5-million construction started in April.

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Sep 4 • 7:04 PM EDT • Business • mainstreetdailynews.com
Health inspectors shut down popular Santa Monica eatery

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health regularly inspects restaurants and markets to make sure facilities comply with health regulations and staff are handling food properly. The vast m…

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Aug 21 • 4:16 PM EDT • Health • ktla.com
Lucas Museum announces new restaurant inspired by Skywalker Ranch

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on Tuesday announced its flagship restaurant, Skywalker Grill. Nestled at the top of the museum with sweeping city views, the classic American eatery is now taking reservations.

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Aug 11 • 12:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Here are new businesses that are now open in Milwaukee's north suburbs

From a fast-food restaurant, a chicken wing eatery and an auto and towing shop, discover the latest business openings in Milwaukee's northern suburbs.

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Jul 28 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • jsonline.com
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Exclusive | Buzzy NYC Michelin-starred eatery hid ‘B’ health rating – issued over food temp, contamination concerns
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Jul 20 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • nypost.com
Open & Shut: Anchorage gets a Turkish diner, an El Green-Go’s eatery, a Nordic spa and a dog boarding business

A pottery shop and a stationery store also opened, plus there’s a new club in place of the Gaslight Lounge. A barbecue joint has closed.

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Jul 11 • 12:22 PM EDT • Business • adn.com
Greektown business owners upbeat as streetscape project nears end

Gratiot-Randolph plaza dedication gives shop, eatery operators hope for payoff from more than a year of construction.

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Jul 8 • 3:48 PM EDT • Business • detroitnews.com
A dozen businesses have opened in Ardmore this year. Here’s a list of what’s new, and what’s on the horizon.

Newcomers to the Main Line community include mom-and-pop shops, national chains, and expansions of popular local names such as decorated Szechuan restaurant EMei and Jersey-based eatery Gouldsburgers.

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Jul 7 • 6:01 AM EDT • Business • inquirer.com
Hancock eatery closes after eight months, owner puts business up for sale

After just eight months in business, Roman’s Bistro & Bar is closed and the business is for sale for $62,000.

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Jun 24 • 4:00 PM EDT • Business • berkshireeagle.com
Longtime employees of beloved Burlingame eatery Alana's Cafe purchase business from retiring owners

The owners of the café had announced that they will be retiring. But instead of shutting its doors, its longtime employees stepped up to the plate.

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Jun 23 • 9:32 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Business Monday: Kona Brewing’s historic Kona Pub creating beer garden entrance to make waiting enjoyable

With several renovation phases planned for the entire pub, the first is an estimated $2 million project focusing on the eatery’s curb appeal.

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Jun 22 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • bigislandnow.com
Business Monday: Century-old Kona Inn Restaurant celebrates new ownership with revamped menu, dining space

The new owners, the Island Restaurant Group, are working to breathe life into the struggling old eatery while maintaining its vibe and nostalgia.

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Jun 8 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • bigislandnow.com
Chef D & Sous Chef Ron from Prestige Eatery & Entertainment make lobster & shrimp linguine

Prestige offers fine dining and live entertainment.

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May 26 • 9:20 AM EDT • Entertainment • fox2detroit.com
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New Business: Campo Enoteca to expand to Nashua; Yamas Greek Eatery opens in Concord

Eric Maxwell bought Campo Enoteca, a farm-to-table Italian restaurant on Elm Street in Manchester, three years ago with the idea he would eventually expand.

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May 15 • 8:30 PM EDT • Business • unionleader.com
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WellSpan Health Unveils First-of-Its-Kind Full-Service Robotic Kitchen

WellSpan Health York Hospital has introduced Fresh Take Eatery, an AI‑powered robotic kitchen that provides 24/7 access to hot, healthy meals.

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May 7 • 4:13 PM EDT • Health • aha.org
Health officials warn NYC Italian eatery patrons of possible exposure to measles by infected diner
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May 6 • 1:45 AM EDT • Health • nypost.com
Downtown eatery owners purchase Santa Fe landmark El Farol

Closed since last fall, the Canyon Road restaurant has been purchased by Palacio Cafe owners Damien Muñoz and Maria Vigil.

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Apr 29 • 7:45 PM EDT • Business • santafenewmexican.com
Star of Japanese hit series 'The Solitary Gourmet' hopes to share its joy of eating

Japanese TV drama “The Solitary Gourmet” quietly started in a late-night slot 14 years ago featuring a suit-clad, middle-aged man’s joy of solitary dining at a local eatery after work | KMBZ

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Apr 16 • 7:33 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
ON THE JOB: “What is the Best Business Advice You’ve Ever Received?

Interviews by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Sound advice can contribute to your success. We recently asked area business leaders, what was their best advice they’d ever received. Here’s what they said: “The best advice I ever received was from my then –boss, Gerry Church, Fulton plant manager at Miller Brewing Co. He told me that whenever I wanted to discuss a business problem or issue with him, I should also be prepared to offer possible solutions. It’s the difference between being proactive or reactive. It’s also the difference between being a leader or follower. That has served me well in any business relationship I have had since then.” — Stephen Chirello, Owner, Steve Chirello Advertising, Fulton “Someone will always do it for less; they will also take the most effort to service or satisfy and leave you for the next lower price.” — John M. Henry, Owner, Speedway Press, Mitchell Printing, Phoenix Press, Oswego “I’m going to answer this question by turning it around and giving my own advice that is, ‘Always treat every customer as if they were your only customer!’ We are celebrating our 50th anniversary in business this year. We started our business on March 25, 1976. My advice works.”” — Nick Chervinsky, President, Brewerton Pharmacy, Brewerton “’You need to toot your own horn, my grandfather, Howard D. Dice, told me.” — Beth Ann Dice, Women’s active aging and cancer recovery coach, Mission Movement Wellness Studio & Breast Cancer Recovery Studio, Fulton “In the micro enterprise class, they taught, ‘Get a good lawyer, accountant and bank.’ That was over 30 years ago and I still have those three today. I chose good people I could grow with.” — Tony Pauldine, Owner, Anthony M. Pauldine General Contractors Inc., Oswego “From my grandfather; ‘Listen to everyone! You never know where you will get the solution you need.’” — Kevin Dean, Executive director, Oswego County Opportunities, Fulton “‘Preparation is the mother of success.’ My dad always drilled that into my head growing up, and it has helped me avoid a lot of snags in both my personal and professional life. Thanks, Dad!” — Bekkah Frisch, Owner and president, iHeart Holdings, Inc., Fulton “If you don’t take a risk and try, you will never know.” — Justin Taber, Owner, Torbitt’s Service Center, Oswego “Be ready to take a loss.” — Cody Seymour, Manager, Damiano’s Eatery, Mexico “I’ve received so much good business advice over the years. When people are giving you advice, always be curious rather than judgmental. Follow your gut. Doing the right thing is never the wrong thing.” — Dana Decker, Principal owner/broker, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Oswego ’Do it and figure it out later.’ It hasn’t failed me yet. Too many people take time to think about doing this and this and this and then the opportunity is over with. If it’s somewhat reasonable — if it’s not something outrageous — do it and figure it out later.” — Jeremy Allen, Licensed real estate salesperson, Acropolis Realty Group, Syracuse “’Try to meet the needs of the customer. Treat them like you’d like to be treated.’ It’s like the Golden Rule says.” — Douglas Dickson, Physician and associate at CNY Foot Surgery and Podiatry Care, East Syracuse “The best piece of business advice I’ve ever received applies to life in general: always be honest. Never overstate your capabilities and always be willing to ask questions. The more specific you can be in any given topic will always lead to a better outcome.” — Tom Fernandez, President, Woodbine Hospitality, Syracuse “As a business owner, the advice would be ‘Don’t overextend yourself. Especially in agriculture, expect issues to come up.’ If something is going right, it’s not true agriculture. This last season, we scaled very hard to field another crew. We got more drones, crew and generators based on projections. This last season hit the ag community hard with a very wet spring. We did 15,000 to 20,000 acres for fungicide and the same for cover crop seeding in 2024. We scaled to 25,000 to 30,000 for 2025. We ended up doing 2,000 for fungicide and 3,000 for cover crop seeding. That’s why that advice was good.” — Rick Jordan, Operations manager, CNY Drove Services, Clinton “’Keep your head down, mind your own business and do the best for your clients that you can do.’ It has a lot to do with my success in working for Galloway Century 21.” — Ed Fayette, New York state licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Galloway, Oswego “’Expand in all ways, always.’ It just keeps you going and keeps you growing.” — Stephen Baier, Licensed real estate person, The Real Estate Agency & Bouck Commercial, Auburn “The best advice is, ‘Your biggest asset you won’t see on the books because it comes from your employees.’” — David Flickinger, Owner, Edible Arrangements, Syracuse “Don’t take things personally when you’re working with the public.” — Leeann Desimone, Manager, Annie’s Hallmark Shop, Auburn “‘Follow up.’ The customer knows that you care about what you are doing and that their opinion counts. Sometimes they might be on the fence about whether they want to use your company. If they’re asking your opinion on things, they feel you are concerned about what you’re doing. They like to be kept in the loop if they’re spending money with you.” — Dorothy Casper, Saslesperson, SweetWoods Memorials, Phoenix “The best business advice I received is ‘Never be the smartest person in the room. Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you.’ That’s how you learn.” — Debbie Bilello, Owner, Virtual Office Solutions, Central Square “’You need to grow your business but you can’t grow too big too fast.’ That’s what we’ve done at Pinnacle Maintenance. We’ve tried to grow but not too fast. Along those same lines, there’s another good piece of advice, ‘Don’t take on more than you can handle because it only leads to a bad name for your business and a bad experience for your customers.’ It goes along the same lines as growing your business slowly and carefully.” — David Wines, Owner, Pinnacle Maintenance, Central Square “Always be on time and do what you say you are going to do.’ I’ve done very well following that advice. Most of my work is referral and I don’t really do any advertising so I have a pretty good customer base. It’s mostly word-of-mouth from satisfied customers.” — Robert J. Fleming, Owner, Bob Fleming Windows & Doors, Brewerton “’Concentrate on your finances, always pay your taxes, and form a team you can depend on. Try to help the community you’re in as much as you can.’ We do all of these all the time here. We give and give and give to the community and the community gives back to us always.” — Susan Bonnet, Co-owner, Bonnet Sales and Service, Central Square “Keep smiling. It brings a positive attitude to the workplace.” — Karin Lindsley, Vice president, DTS Truck Service, Syracuse “‘Customer service above all.’ Following this advice has served us very well.’ — Guy Fox, Owner, Fox’s Discount Parts, West Monroe “The best thing to do is to make sure you’re taking in more money than you’re spending. I wish I could say I’m a good businessman but I have been in business since 1981. I’m not a bean counter but work well with my hands and its’s served me well all these years and I am still in business.” — Matt McGill, Owner, Matt McGill Collision, Brewerton

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Apr 11 • 4:39 PM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com
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Pittsfield Health Shuts Down North Street Eatery for 'Pests'

Closed sign on Iztac's front door. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Iztac Mexican Restaurant is currently shut down by the Health Department. A hearing at the Board of...

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Apr 10 • 5:15 AM EDT • Health • iberkshires.com
Bluefish Bistro closes in latest business shakeup along Columbia Pike

A well-loved sushi restaurant on Columbia Pike has closed after less than three years in business. Bluefish Bistro is no longer in business at 950 S. George Mason Drive, owner Andy Park told ARLnow. The eatery, which offered a variety of sushi rolls and sashimi, opened in November 2023 at the mixed-use Centro Arlington development

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Apr 7 • 1:45 PM EDT • Business • arlnow.com
Downtown Redding bookstore on the move. This new cafe an early hit

This week in the Buzz: Find out where Shop Around the Corner Books is moving. A new cafe has been buzzing with business. And a downtown eatery closes.

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Apr 4 • 10:01 AM EDT • Business • redding.com
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The scores are in. One Taste, Charlie Grainger's receive high grades.

Six restaurants between Bryan and Effingham Counties were inspected in March and April. Is your favorite eatery on the list?

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Apr 4 • 5:04 AM EDT • Health • savannahnow.com
Londonderry planning officials ponder an orchard eatery plan

There are still questions needing answers as Londonderry Planning Board members continue to ponder a proposed farm to table restaurant plan that could operate at Mack’s Apples on Mammoth Road.

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Mar 29 • 7:00 PM EDT • Business • unionleader.com
Incoming women's sports bar The Sports Bra unveils downtown location

Incoming sports bar The Sports Bra — the Portland, Oregon-based eatery known for showing exclusively women’s sports — has a home downtown.

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Mar 27 • 1:12 PM EDT • Sports • indystar.com
Owners seek new future for popular Windham eatery

It could be the warmth of the company kept, or the small table in the corner that’s a favorite.

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Feb 24 • 3:38 PM EST • Business • unionleader.com
Detroit Repertory Theatre stands the test of time creating opportunities, entertainment

For 69 years, the Detroit Repertory Theatre mission has been to cast the best actor for the job, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender.

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Feb 11 • 9:00 PM EST • Entertainment • fox2detroit.com
National Retailer To Close 2 CT Locations: Here's Where, When: CT Business News

Restaurant Ranks Among Top 100 In U.S./ Most Romantic Restaurants/ Popular Eatery Closes/ Colony Grill Updates/ Pizza Chain Opens New Spot

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Feb 1 • 8:02 AM EST • Business • patch.com
Pat's Downtown restaurant to close this week; Here's what will move in

The longtime eatery at 107 E. Main St. will have its last day of business on Friday.

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Jan 25 • 5:26 AM EST • Business • theadvocate.com
‘A labor of love’: A Triangle restaurant serves up deals to help save other businesses

Downtown Raleigh is taking a hit with many longtime restaurants saying goodbye to the area. Simon Says Dip This, a local dessert eatery, is stepping up to offer deals and incentives to help save other local restaurants.

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Jan 11 • 3:18 PM EST • Business • wral.com
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Popular Tybee Island eatery fails health inspection

A popular breakfast diner on Tybee Island scored a 57 in a routine Georgia Department of Public Health restaurant health inspection last week.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:29 PM EST • Health • wtoc.com
Two restaurateurs team to open eatery on New Milford’s Main Street, offering ‘sophisticated comfort’

“There’s no other spot like this in New Milford," co-owner Tyrone "Ty" Taylor said of Zaza's on Main.

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Dec 7, 2025 • 8:05 AM EST • Business • ctinsider.com