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CenterState CEO: TCGplayer.com, the Digital Hyve among businesses of the year
More than 1,000 business and community leaders gathered at the event held at the Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter in Syracuse, CenterState CEO
AAA announces new VP of insurance
AAA Western and Central New York has named David Hodge as VP of insurance. In that role, Hodge will be responsible for the strategic direction

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University will use a “major gift” to establish a new, dual degree program that allows students to earn a dual degree
Excellus announces more than $2.6 million in unclaimed funds
DeWITT, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and its parent company are seeking people and companies who have not cashed more than $2.66 million in checks.

Cuomo announces approval of advanced-treatment technologies for drinking water in Auburn, Owasco
AUBURN, N.Y. — “Advanced”-treatment technologies will address water-quality concerns in the city of Auburn and town of Owasco in Cayuga County. The New York State
Syracuse to host 2017 “Welcoming Economies Convening” event in October
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse will host the 5th annual event called “Welcoming Economies Convening” this fall. The conference “highlights the role of new Americans in
Paul McCartney to perform at the Carrier Dome Sept. 23
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — One of the most influential performers in the history of pop music will make his first-ever appearance at the Carrier Dome on

Carthage Area Hospital’s non-clinical departments, administration relocate
WEST CARTHAGE, N.Y. — Carthage Area Hospital this week plans to move its executive and administration offices to another building in West Carthage as it
CNY region unemployment rates fall in March
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Binghamton, Watertown–Fort Drum, and Ithaca regions declined in March compared to a year ago. The figures are part of
Attorney discusses importance of a business-succession plan
An entrepreneur or a group of partners that launches a business should have a succession plan in place as they begin operations, or not long