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CenterState CEO unveils Upstate Minority Economic Alliance
SYRACUSE — CenterState CEO has introduced a partnership with the new Upstate Minority Economic Alliance (MEA). Robert Simpson, president and CEO of CenterState CEO, announced
CNY REDC seeks community help to compete in Upstate Revitalization Initiative
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York regional economic-development council (CNY REDC) wants ideas and proposals from the public to boost its submission to the
“Herb” Philipson’s to open store in DeWitt Town Center this June
DeWITT, N.Y. — “Herb” Philipson’s, a Rome–based sporting-goods retailer that brands itself as “Outfitters for the Great Outdoors,” plans to open a new store in
Syracuse Chiefs ready to play ball in 2015
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Chiefs, the Triple-A affiliate of Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals, are preparing for their season opener Thursday night, April 9,
Schumer calls on Secret Service to help police combat counterfeit money in Syracuse area
CAMILLUS, N.Y. — U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) is urging the U.S. Secret Service to “step up” its efforts to combat the “uptick” in counterfeit
EBRI: employer, worker contributions to health-savings accounts are falling
The percentage of employers and workers making contributions to health savings accounts (HSAs) fell in 2014. That’s according to new research from the Washington, D.C.–based
New York DFS to insurers: boost your cyber defenses
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) is calling on insurance companies to “strengthen” their cyber-hacking defenses. Benjamin M. Lawsky, superintendent of financial
Crystal Ball winner Daino discusses his path to CEO of WCNY
SYRACUSE — Besides his role as president and CEO of WCNY, Robert Daino also holds the same title for Promergent and ServeCentral LLC, both of
MVP Health Care posts $12.4 million loss in 2014
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — MVP Health Care lost $12.4 million in 2014, which it said was a “nine percent improvement over 2013.” The Schenectady–based health insurer
Greater Watertown Chamber announces Emerge Professional’s Group
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Greater Watertown-North Country (GWNC) Chamber of Commerce has announced the creation of the Emerge Professional’s Group (EPG). The GWNC Chamber formed