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SBA Announces First-Ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing and Supply Chains
SBA Announces First-Ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing and Supply ChainsCompetition Offers $20 Million in Capital to Small Businesses That Will Scale Domestic Production WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced its first-ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition, a national contest to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and critical industry supply chains by expanding capacity at key chokepoints. The competition will award up to $20 million in
Bryant Asset Management is becoming Bryant Maloney Prinzo Wealth Management
Bryant Asset Management is becoming Bryant Maloney Prinzo Wealth Management DELMAR, NY – Bryant Asset Management is excited to announce two significant milestones that reflect the firm's continued growth and long-term commitment to serving individuals, families, and businesses throughout Bethlehem and the Capital Region. Effective August 1, 2026, the firm officially changed its name to Bryant Maloney Prinzo Wealth Management. The new name recognizes the leadership and partnership of the firm's
Pioneer Announces Launch of College Advising Division through the Acquisition of The College Advisor of New York
For Release: Immediate – Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Pioneer Announces Launch of College Advising Division through the Acquisition of The College Advisor of New YorkNewly created division, under the leadership of industry expert Dr. Dean Skarlis, supports families as they navigate the college admissions process Albany, NY – Pioneer (NASDAQ: PBFS), a leading financial institution in New York’s Capital Region, today announced it has acquired The College Advisor of New York, a specialized firm that helps
Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. Appoints Michael T. Keegan to its Board of Directors
Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. Appoints Michael T. Keegan to its Board of Directors Albany, N.Y. – July 23, 2026 – Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. (“Pioneer”) (NASDAQ: PBFS), a leading financial institution in New York’s Capital Region, today announced the appointment of Michael T. Keegan to its Board of Directors. Mr. Keegan is a recently retired banking executive with more than four decades of executive leadership experience in commercial banking, community banking, strategic growth, and community development. He most
DEC Offers Sustainable Business Navigator Program
DEC is proud to launch the Sustainable Business Navigator (SBN) program. SBN provides fast, free, and impactful advice to help small businesses meet their sustainability and cost cutting goals. Businesses that participate in the program have a one-hour conversation with DEC’s sustainability experts on topics that matter to them. Since one size doesn’t fit all, what sustainability topics the business wants to talk about are up to them. They can include: Waste reduction Energy efficiency Toxics use
Verizon Small Business Grants
Owners of for-profit small businesses based in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands who are 18 or older may apply by registering and completing any combination of two eligible courses or events anytime in 2026 to unlock the grant application. Apply once to remain eligible for $10,000 grants awarded throughout the year. Applications will be reviewed monthly from June through December 2026. Each month, 10 small businesses will be selected for grants. If you are not selected in a given
Tax Season Without Surprises: A Filing Guide for Bethlehem-Area Small Business Owners
Managing small business taxes effectively means more than chasing deductions — it means building the right habits before filing season arrives. Tax compliance carries a steep compliance cost across the U.S. economy: Americans spent 7.9 billion hours and $546 billion navigating the federal tax code in 2024. The Bethlehem-area business owners who come out ahead treat tax management as a year-round discipline, not a March sprint.The Quarterly Payment Trap: What Most Business Owners Get Wrong If you think of
Turning Weakness Into Strategy: A Practical Approach to Business Improvement
Every business, no matter how successful, has areas of inefficiency quietly draining its performance. These weaknesses—whether operational bottlenecks or financial blind spots—rarely announce themselves. They erode profit margins, stall growth, and often go unnoticed until they cause measurable damage. The good news? Identifying and improving these weak points can transform your business from reactive to resilient.Quick Insights You Can Act On Audit both operational processes and financial statements
How Bethlehem Businesses Can Streamline Growth and Scale with Confidence
Running a business in Bethlehem, New York, is both rewarding and relentless. Growth brings more clients, more transactions, and more to manage. Suddenly, the systems that worked when you were small start to creak. Teams juggle too many tools, approvals drag, and small inefficiencies multiply. The solution isn’t more hustle—it’s structure. By refining your processes, improving systems, and choosing the right technology, you can reduce friction, boost focus, and scale your business
