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Jim King, founding director of the New York Small Business Development Center, dies
ALBANY, N.Y. — James L. (Jim) King, who in 1984 helped launch the New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC) and served as its executive

Recapping the 2025 CenterState CEO annual meeting
Renaming of the expanded Tech Garden & awards were highlights SYRACUSE — A new name for the expanded Tech Garden and Business of the Year

Cushman & Wakefield / Pyramid Brokerage has new leader
Scuderi named president of Syracuse, Utica, and Watertown offices DeWITT — Stephen Scuderi is the new president of the Syracuse, Utica, and Watertown offices of

Kris-Tech Wire leader set for MACNY’s Wall of Fame
DeWITT — Graham Brodock, president of Kris-Tech Wire of Rome, is set for induction to MACNY’s Manufacturers Wall of Fame. DeWitt–based MACNY, The Manufacturers Association

New Christopher Community leader starts position
SYRACUSE — Christopher Community, Inc., a housing development and management organization, has a new president and CEO. Jeffrey Eysaman, who started in the new role
Most CNY sub- regions gained jobs in March compared to a year ago
The Syracuse, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, and Elmira regions all gained jobs between March 2024 and this past March. At the same time, the Utica–Rome and

Taproom, event center now open at 6 Acres Farm Brewery in Mexico
MEXICO — The effort started when 6 Acres Farm Brewery was named the winner of Oswego County’s “Next Great Idea” (NGI) business-plan competition in late

State awards 5th contract in I-81 project’s initial phase
Pact includes starting to remove parts of the viaduct SYRACUSE — New York State has awarded Salt City Constructors the fifth and final contract of

SU selects Graduate by Hilton as brand partner for upcoming campus hotel
SYRACUSE — Graduate by Hilton will be the brand partner for Syracuse University’s (SU) upcoming new hotel to be constructed on University Avenue. The site

Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel slated to open later this year in Salina
SALINA — As the construction effort continues, it’s expected the upcoming Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel at 241 Elwood Davis Road in the town of