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New York manufacturing index rises in June
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index rose 5 points in June to 25.0, “indicating a faster pace of growth than in May.” The
NYSDOL May reports on regional unemployment, jobs data
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira regions declined in May compared to a year ago. The figures are part

MOST president resigns, accepts job in Tennessee
Her last day is Aug. 24, the organization said in an email response to a BJNN inquiry. Martin, the organization’s third president, started her duties

Downtown Committee recognizes local businesses, projects at annual meeting
The organization estimates about 400 people attended the annual meeting, which included remarks from Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh. In addition, Merike Treier, executive director of

Upstate University Hospital opens new outpatient pharmacy, offering “meds to beds” service
The pharmacy also has a “meds to beds” program that offers the delivery of prescription medications to patients at bedside before they’re discharged, a program

MVP Health Care announces senior leadership promotions
In her expanded role, Gonick’s “focus will be on the vision and long-term strategy of the organization,” the organization said. At the same time, Christopher

SRC, Minnesota energy firm working on drone-detection program for “critical infrastructure”
The firms will share this data with federal, state and local security partners, SRC said. “This is a unique and exciting partnership with two companies

The Agency launches new small-business lending program
BR+E is short for business retention and expansion The Agency, located at FIVE South College Drive in Dickinson, is the entity that governs the Broome

Del Lago Resort & Casino names new general manager
The addition of Juliano as GM is pending regulatory approval, Del Lago noted. Juliano will replace Jeff Babinski, who departed the organization on March 31,

ESD providing grant for Ansco Camera Factory redevelopment in Binghamton
The project will redevelop the former factory into 100 market-rate lofts, including 85,000 square feet of commercial space, according to a news release. The $22