Syracuse First

'Buy local' promoter will hold local economy summit in Syracuse

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:24:00 +0000

A promoter of the buy local movement in Syracuse will hold a regional summit next month to promote local business and encourage entrepreneurs to set up shop.

Shoppers gather to support Craft Chemistry in the first "Cuse Mob"

Durrie Lawrence — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:12:39 +0000

An advocacy group for local businesses in Central New York organized the first "Cuse Mob" on Saturday by inviting people through Facebook and Twitter to spend $10 at an independently owned craft and gift shop on Syracuse's North End. As a local band played outside, an estimated 200 people visited Craft Chemistry in just an hour.

Syracuse First organizes "Cuse Mob" for Saturday

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:05:20 +0000

Syracuse First is using a social media strategy to push it's buy local message this weekend.

Holiday shoppers encouraged to buy local

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:44:37 +0000

Keeping your holiday shopping dollars local can also boost the economy of Central New York. That's one reason Syracuse First founder Chris Fowler is encouraging shoppers to consider buying local as they head out to stores this holiday season.