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N.Y. manufacturing index falls further in March
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index slipped deeper into negative territory in March by declining 19 points to -20.9. The index is the

CenterState CEO annual meeting to include keynote remarks on AI
Event also honors Business of the Year winners SYRACUSE — The “real-world opportunities” of artificial intelligence (AI) will be the subject of the keynote address
Capital Region behavioral-health system merges operations with Helio Health
SYRACUSE — Fulton Friendship House of Gloversville has merged its operations with Syracuse–based Helio Health, a combination of two of New York’s nonprofit behavioral-health systems.

NASRCC recruiting women for pre-apprenticeship program
The North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC) has launched its annual Sisters in the Brotherhood recruitment program. The effort is aimed at providing

NETI fellowship program to expand exit-planning help for small firms
The Northeast Transition Initiative (NETI) selected 18 fellows from across the small-business ecosystem of New England and New York state to join its inaugural NETI

Syracuse Orchestra searches for new music director
Current director, Loh, to leave in 2025 SYRACUSE — The board of directors of the Syracuse Orchestra says it has started initial discussions about the
MVP Health Care appoints Le Moyne graduate to executive role
SCHENECTADY— MVP Health Care has appointed Dr. Richard Dal Col to its newly created role of president of health management and provider & network strategy.

Syracuse cultural-festival funding awarded to 22 events
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A total of 22 festivals held in the city of Syracuse will benefit from a total of $135,000 in grant-funding awards. As

Allegiant starts seasonal, nonstop flights from Syracuse airport to Myrtle Beach
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Allegiant Air on Friday said it’s starting seasonal air service from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It’s

Upstate’s Nappi Wellness Institute earns LEED Gold designation
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University says the Nappi Wellness Institute has secured the second-highest national designation for green buildings. The U.S. Green Building Council