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Cuomo: The “I Love New York” program is expanding into China
The “I Love New York” program, which promotes New York businesses and tourism, is expanding into China. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement in a
Integrated Marketing Services acquires Automated Graphics
CLAY — Integrated Marketing Services, Inc., a firm that has specialized in direct-mail marketing services for more than 20 years, has acquired Automated Graphics, Inc.

Upstate Medical University formally opens new Cancer Center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University on Friday formally opened its new Cancer Center. The Cancer Center sits
State unemployment rate dips to 6.6 percent in June, CNY jobs picture is mixed
New York state’s unemployment rate declined to 6.6 percent in June from 6.7 percent in May, reaching its lowest level since November 2008. The Empire
Carrols acquires 21 Burger King locations in Rochester, Southern Tier areas
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST) today announced it has signed an agreement to purchase 21 Burger King restaurants from the Rochester–based
Upstate Shredding acquires firm in Capital Region
OWEGO, N.Y. — Upstate Shredding, LLC and its sister business Ben Weitsman & Son, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Eastside Metals & Recycling Corp.
Rome’s Cathedral Corp. acquires Florida firm
ROME, N.Y. — Cathedral Corporation announced it has acquired AXIS Data Solutions, an Orlando, Fla.–based company that provides print, mail, and electronic versions of transactional

People news: Ramirez promoted to senior VP for hospitality at Turning Stone
VERONA, N.Y. — The Turning Stone Resort Casino announced it has promoted Karen Ramirez to senior vice president for hospitality. Ramirez has served as vice
Tompkins County recognized among nation’s top digital counties
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County has earned recognition as one of the nation’s top digital counties, using technology “to improve services and boost efficiencies.” That’s
Runnings, a Minnesota–based retailer, set to expand into upstate New York
ROME, N.Y. — Runnings, a Marshall, Minn.–based, family-owned retailer of general merchandise, today announced plans to expand into upstate New York this fall. The new