Tag: business
Popcycle brings together 17 student-run brands in Bird Library for exposure
Bird Library hosted the largest Popcycle ever, after 17 student vendors sold clothes from their own brands. Read More »
Behind underground music venue The Blue Room’s final festival
The Blue Room said goodbye with a two-day festival after a year of basement shows, but for the organizers, the venue is about more than music. Read More »
Onondaga Earth Corps gives young adults skills to improve community, environment
Since 2005, the Onondaga Earth Corps has helped young adults in Syracuse make an environmental impact in their community. Read More »
Volunteers celebrate Earth Day with cleanup at Cafe Sankofa Cooperative
On April 23, Cafe Sankofa Cooperative hosted a community cleanup in celebration of Earth Day. Read More »
Jackson Ensley’s entrepreneurial journey to creating Popcycle
The Syracuse University senior founded Popcycle, an event management company that helps local and student-owned brands sell merchandise through pop-up shops, over two years ago. Read More »
'Break that stigma': Students, businesses hope for growth, change in cannabis industry
2022 marks the second April 20 since New York legalized marijuana, and cannabis enthusiasts say they are eager to take steps toward its de-stigmatization across the U.S. Read More »
Positivity Project works to stop bullying in schools before it starts
To help students create quality relationships in school, Jeff Bryan and Mike Erwin created the Positivity Project. Read More »
The Women’s Network offers women a diverse, inclusive space to connect
The Women’s Network is the largest collegiate women’s networking organization in the nation, and the SU chapter’s e-board members hope to create a network of professional women representative of the diversity on campus. Read More »
SUNY-ESF student turns hobby into business with The Pits Vintage
SUNY-ESF sophomore Paul Sausville started The Pits Vintage in 2019 after deciding to sell the many vintage pieces he’d accumulated over the years. Read More »
Babylon, SU’s only underground club venue, brings London club scene to Syracuse
After witnessing the London club scene while studying abroad, six seniors were inspired to bring what they saw back to Syracuse University. Read More »
Syracuse Fashion Week expresses local creativity, raises money for local food bank
On Saturday, Syracuse Fashion Week wrapped up with a night filled with luxury design and fashion. Read More »
The world’s 1st ultrafast EV charging network started in an SU dorm room
Since receiving a $1 million investment from Lori Greiner and Mark Cuban, Syracuse University alumnus Josh Aviv has continued to develop SparkCharge, the world’s first ultrafast mobile electric vehicle charging network. Read More »
7 ways top Syracuse bars can rake in more customers
Faegan’s and Orange Crate are running out of ideas to attract college students, but our humor columnist has important tips for raking in more customers. Read More »
'Reject the Disconnect’ with Geena Matuson’s TED Talk
On April 9, Geena Matuson will give a TED Talk titled “Reject the Disconnect.” Read More »
SU alumna curates vintage secondhand pieces for Black Citizens Brigade
Cjala Surratt, a Syracuse University alumna, founded Black Citizens Brigade to fight fast fashion and provide customers with well-made secondhand clothing. Read More »
SU alumna opens 210 Teas as people-centered space to honor grandmother
In the midst of the pandemic, Kahssia Hills used her free time to explore a hobby that has been ingrained in her life: tea making. Read More »
SU students grind through late, hectic nights working at Harry’s Bar
Harry’s Bar, a Syracuse University staple, is home to bartenders who balance their SU schoolwork with the hardships of the job. Read More »
Westcott Cookie Co.'s new location offers homemade desserts close to SU campus
Chris Gentile, the owner of Westcott Cookie Company, said he opened the eatery to bring Syracuse the best cookies and desserts possible. Read More »
History, nostalgia draw new management to revamped PressRoom Pub
After closing in January due to hardships caused by the pandemic, PressRoom Pub reopened this month under new management. Read More »
WISE center empowers women in business with hands-on approach at each stage
With their past experiences as small business owners, the all-female team of the WISE Women's Business Center supports other female entrepreneurs. Read More »
Anything But Beer provides gluten-free alternative to Syracuse community
Located in downtown Syracuse, Brittany Berry and Logan Booney have been providing gluten-free items like beer to customers since 2017. Read More »
Sankofa Urban Market features Black-owned beauty products and personalized baskets
For the first time since it opened, the Sankofa Urban Market will be open weekly on Saturdays during the spring, until May. Read More »