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Opening A Small Business in CNY is Doable in Recession

By Ryan Morden

Oswego, NY – Small businesses in Central New York will be a driving force in bringing the region out of the recession, that's according to a regional director of the US Small Business Administration. WRVO's Ryan Morden has a look at how one small business owner pulled off opening a new pizza shop in Oswego during the tough economy.

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