The Agency announces small-business incentive program
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Agency has a new small-business incentive program that seeks to assist local business owners in “affordably” expanding their operations. Read More
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The Wolak Group, Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee, formally opens new career-development center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Wolak Group has formally opened a 2,000-square-foot career-development center for its Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in Central New York. Read More
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Digital Edition of the 7/3/17 Business Journal
Digital edition of the 7/3/17 Business Journal Read More
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SUNY Cortland university police chief Dangler to retire on July 7
CORTLAND, N.Y. — SUNY Cortland announced that Steven Dangler, university chief of police since 2003, is retiring next Friday, July 7. He has worked for the university for more than 40 years. Read More
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New York egg production rises slightly in May
New York farms produced 142.5 million eggs in May, up 1 percent from 140.8 million eggs in the year-ago period, the USDA recently reported. Read More
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Vernon Downs wins tax relief, Mohawk Valley Nine coalition says
VERNON, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Nine — a bipartisan coalition of state legislators representing Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida counties — on Thursday afternoon announced it had secured a state tax-relief package to keep Vernon Downs open. Read More
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Syracuse University names Liu VP for research
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University has appointed Zhanjiang (John) Liu to serve as the school’s vice president for research. Read More
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Carbone Auto Group starts construction on new collision and fleet center
UTICA —The Carbone Auto Group earlier this month formally broke ground on a new collision and fleet sales center to be constructed just north of the Don’s Ford/BMW/Subaru dealership location on Route 12 N in North Utica. Read More
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Lyft to begin operations at Hancock International Airport Thursday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The ride-hailing service Lyft is set to begin picking up and dropping off passengers at Syracuse Hancock International Airport on Thursday. Read More
Health Care & Education
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Oneida County reports one COVID-19 death, possible exposure at area store UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County officials on Friday reported one COVID-19 death and 12 new cases in the last day. Read More -
Utica College to offer “English for Healthcare” course UTICA, N.Y. — Utica College will offer a specialized “English for Healthcare” course to help those who work in the health-care field or plan to in the future. Read More -
Upstate University Hospital using ROSA brain robot for minimally invasive brain surgery SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital announced it has started using new robot technology to perform minimally invasive brain surgery. Read More
Construction, Design & Real Estate
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Owner of Oneida County construction company arrested for grand larceny LEE, N.Y. — The New York State Police announced that they have arrested the owner of Taylor Construction in Camden for taking and keeping money from a homeowner for roof-replacement work he didn’t do. Read More -
LASMNY to use $107K state grant to assist those facing COVID-related evictions UTICA, N.Y. — Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York (LASMNY) in Utica will use a state grant of $107,000 to help tenants that are facing eviction because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More -
2nd phase of State Fair’s orange lot project wraps up GEDDES — Crews have completed construction on the second phase of the New York State Fair orange lot project. Read More
Manufacturing & Engineering
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Welch Allyn owner plans to reduce its workforce; Skaneateles impact not yet known SKANEATELES, N.Y. — Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., the owner of medical-device maker Welch Allyn in Skaneateles Falls, has announced a workforce-reduction plan. Read More -
SUNY Oswego to use state grant to support CSTEP program for “underrepresented” students in STEM majors OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego will use state grant funding to support the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP), which helps “underrepresented and/or economically disadvantaged” students entering STEM or professional-licensure fields. Read More -
USDA awards loan to Scriba for sewage project, Potsdam for water project The Town of Scriba in Oswego County and the Village of Potsdam in St. Lawrence County will use federal loans for projects focused on sewage and water. Read More