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SRCTec readies move into electronics-manufacturing services
CICERO — SRCTec LLC is planning to offer services in the electronics-manufacturing services (EMS) market. The firm in May announced the hiring of Mathew Nearpass
Community Foundation awards nearly $700,000 in grants to area nonprofits
SYRACUSE — The Central New York Community Foundation announced it has recently awarded nearly $700,000 in grants to nonprofit programs in the fields of arts

Crouse Health begins using Watchman cardiovascular device to treat AFib patients
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Hospital announced it is using the Watchman Device to help treat patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart-rhythm disorder. The

MMRL’s nearly $3M project has “potential to save lives”
UTICA — Masonic Medical Research Laboratory (MMRL) plans a renovation project that one company official contends “has the potential to save lives and help people
N.Y. manufacturing index hits highest level in nearly three years in June
Increases in new orders, shipments led the way Increases in new orders and shipments were key factors as the Empire State manufacturing Survey general business-conditions

State of Downtown report documents downtown Syracuse’s transformation
SYRACUSE — Downtown Syracuse is now home to 3,500 residents and 28,000 company employees in what has become a “neighborhood.” That’s according to the “State

Oneida Indian Nation to build wine and spirits store near Chittenango casino
Yellow Brick Road Casino, the Oneida Nation’s gaming and dining venue. Construction on the Tin Woodman’s Flask will begin next month, with its opening date

Five Star Urgent Care opens clinic in Geneva
GENEVA, N.Y. — Five Star Urgent Care recently announced it is now operating a health-care facility in Geneva, representing the company’s 11th site statewide. It

Cuomo announces winning projects in Elmira $10 million DRI prize
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced the winning projects selected for the City of Elmira’s $10 million prize as part of
Dermody, Burke & Brown’s Matticio elected president of NYSSCPA Syracuse chapter
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Karen Matticio recently began serving as president of the Syracuse chapter of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).