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Maffei jobs plan focuses on investment, workforce development
SYRACUSE — U.S. Rep. Daniel Maffei (D–DeWitt) on April 15 announced what he called a “blueprint” for expanding the region’s middle class, growing its economy,
SU launches second round of Connective Corridor Façade Improvement Program
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University (SU) recently received $250,000 from the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council to fund the launch of the second round
Currier Plastics close to completing expansion project
AUBURN — Currier Plastics, Inc., a custom blow-molding and injection-molding manufacturer, is “90 percent complete” with an expansion project that started back in October. That’s
AHA names Fit Friendly companies in the Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier
The American Heart Association (AHA) announced it is recognizing 14 Utica–area and three Southern Tier organizations as Fit-Friendly Worksites for encouraging physical activity and health
First Niagara profit climbs in the first quarter
First Niagara Financial Group (NASDAQ: FNFG) today reported net income available to common shareholders of $59.7 million, or 17 cents per share, in the first
Brown & Brown advises clients on health-care reform, adds employees
SYRACUSE — Brown & Brown Empire State, a unit of Florida–based Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO), has added employees to its Syracuse office in
Nationwide Credit to add 300 jobs in Vestal
VESTAL — Nationwide Credit, Inc. (NCI), an Atlanta–based collection agency, today announced plans to add 300 customer-service jobs in Vestal.NCI, a subsidiary of Altisource Portfolio
KeyCorp profit edges up in first quarter
KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY), which has a major presence in Central New York, earned net income from continuing operations of $196 million, or 21 cents per
Anaren forms committee to review purchase offer
DeWITT — Anaren, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANEN) today announced it has formed a committee of independent directors to review and evaluate the recent purchase offer it
Florida investment firm offers to buy Anaren
DeWITT — Anaren, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANEN) has received a purchase offer from one of its investors, according to a document filed Monday with the U.S.