Here is the second part of the Michael Heagerty interview.
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Linchpin (continued)
Thursday, March 14th, 2013Linchpin
Friday, March 8th, 2013Linchpin (n.)–an individual who can walk into chaos and create order, someone who can invent, connect, create, and make things happen…
Here’s the first part of our conversation with local entrepreneur and artist Michael Heagerty. Heagerty founded a non-traditional tour/hospitality business called NoExcuses(SYR).
Stop Signs
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
New signs (designed by Syracuse students) now dot the Connective Corridor Bus Route.
ATL to SYR
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
Georgia Businessmen John Walker (left) and Jason Geter came to Syracuse to participate in the Syracuse City School District’s Black History Program. They are pictured here with organizer and Syracuse Special Education teacher Karen Blue.
Year in Review (Business)
Tuesday, December 25th, 2012“I believe for a university to be truly world class it needs to do great, visible things in its own backyard.” Judith Rodin (former President of Penn)
Connective Corridor (East Genesee Street) Phase 1
Book Talk
Thursday, November 29th, 2012
Jim Roberts, bookseller at Books End (Eastwood)
Books End owner Jim Roberts celebrates 25 years in business this year. When we interviewed him in the late 90s (along with two other independent bookstore owners), he was facing the threat of superstores and online services. Not only did Books End survive that era (the two other shops closed), but Roberts recently expanded the store (doubled the size).
Here are six questions he answered on Wednesday:
What does your collection include?
Used, rare and out of print books. From bestsellers to books from the 1700s.
What makes a good bookseller?
Listening to customers. They will tell you what they want. Also providing good service and having a wide range of interests.
Why do small neighborhood stores have such a loyal following?
Independent stores are not as homogeneous. Each store has its own personality. In addition, some people like to support local (small) businesses.
What are you reading now?
Homicide by David Simon and Wanted Man by Lee Child.
Is Syracuse a good town for books?
I don’t know if there’s a bad town for books. The academic institutions in [Syracuse] help with an appreciation of books and to also increase the quantity.
Does the physical book still matter?
The physical book is almost perfect in it’s design and function. Holding it in your hands…there’s a certain feel when you turn the pages. Think of the large art books or children’s books with movable parts…And everyone has their own personal library. Some things are hard to duplicate on your Kindle or iPhone.
Mega Mall
Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
Destiny USA
Shop Street, Destiny USA (Mall)
Visioneering
Friday, October 12th, 2012
SU Chancellor Nancy Cantor informed the University Board of Trustees that she will step down in 2014.
Then & Now (Hawley Avenue)
Monday, October 1st, 2012
Rose Viviano, director Art Rage Gallery. Art Rage is currently located on Hawley Avenue. She is pictured her during the Salt City Slam Poetry Finals, held at the Gallery on Thursday.
Superfresh
Thursday, September 13th, 2012
Cuse Mob 2: Om Boys Juice & Smoothie Bar (Walton Street)
Todd Brundage, a mechanical engineer-turned food entrepreneur opened Om Boys Juice and Smoothie bar one month ago in Armory Square. Two weeks ago he found out that his establishment was the next site for the Cuse (Cash) Mob event organized by Syracuse First.
Tonight Brundage was all smiles at he greeted, served and welcomed customers to the Walton Street eatery and watched them chow down on salads, pastries and sip an assortment of health drinks.
Standing Room Only (Cuse Mob 2)
Todd Brundage, Om Boys co-owner (left) explains the health food fare.
Om Boys: The Bar is open
Health Shot: Wheatgrass