current economy

Freshen up those resumes and dress to impress. Destiny U.S.A in Syracuse will host its second job fair Thursday on the first floor expansion near Lord and Taylor. YNN reports that a number of potential employers from among the merchants located at the mall will be taking applications.

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While the economy is gradually improving, many people have been laid off and are still looking for work.  So, are there major companies that have never laid off an employee? According to Fortune magazine, the answer is yes.

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The popularity of yogurt is proving to be a boom to upstate New York dairy farmers. With New Berlin based Agro Farma, makers of America's best selling yogurt Chobani, having already announced plant expansion plans and Johnstown's Fage USA--another yogurt maker--expanding its facilities the demand for milk from upstate farmers is bound to increase. The Little Falls Times reports that even more yogurt making production might be in the offing.

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Another popular Utica eatery will soon be closing its doors. The Friendly's restaurant on Genesee Street in North Utica will close January 22nd. According to the Utica Observer -Dispatch the closing is the result of its lease being terminated by the property owner. However the news isn't all bad.

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While there has been a glimmer of good news recently the U.S. economy is still struggling to regain its footing. With consumer confidence still low we are all looking for ways to save money. Whether it's just a few pennies or a few dollars there are some great ideas on how you can save.

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If you're an average guy, maybe you can relate to these findings on how financially fit men are. I think I'm an average guy, but I'm not sure that my financial status matches this new survey.

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Saving money in this tough economy has become a neccessity. One way is to "Seize the Deal" that is offered daily on Big Frog 104 and another is to clip those coupons you come across in print and online media. CouponCabin.com conducted a survey and found that nearly 75% of adults who shop online have used an online coupon or coupon code at least once. Some of the reported savings were astounding.

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Well, think of it. You're in college and your majoring in something that really interests you. You're grades are great and it's green pastures ahead. Well, it may not be all peaches and cream after graduation. 89 percent of people polled in a Rasmussen Report say it will be 'somewhat difficult' for college students to find a job after graduation due to the current economy.

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