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SU’s vets institute part of national training initiative
Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) will play a role in a new program announced by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Q2 consumer confidence down in Syracuse, Binghamton, Utica
The Siena (College) Research Institute (SRI) recorded dipping consumer confidence in Syracuse, Binghamton, and Utica in the second quarter of 2012, according to survey results
Binghamton–based NYSEG Solutions to be sold to Houston company
BINGHAMTON — NYSEG Solutions, Inc., a Binghamton–based energy-services retailer, will soon become part of a Houston–headquartered energy firm after its Spanish parent company agreed to
Binghamton consumer confidence dips slightly in Q2
Binghamton consumers continued to resist opening their wallets in the second quarter of 2012, according to an index from the Siena (College) Research Institute (SRI)
Youth golf event should bring boost to area
BINGHAMTON — From hotel guests to diners, the upcoming USGLL (U.S. Golf Local League) National Championship should benefit area businesses and the local economy, organizers
Excellus commits $90,000 to A.V.R.E. program over 3 years
BINGHAMTON — A new partnership between the Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment, Inc. (A.V.R.E.) and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is about more than just funding.
Endicott Interconnect lays off undisclosed number of workers
ENDICOTT — Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc. recently laid off an undisclosed number of employees at its headquarters manufacturing plant. The electronic-packaging business did not issue
Former O’Brien & Gere CEO takes over at Falcone Center
SYRACUSE — Working on a college campus has been a longtime ambition for Terry Brown, the new executive director at the Syracuse University (SU) Falcone
Bauer plans expanded Clay production for Cascade
CLAY — Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. (TSX: BAU) will take a shot at expanding manufacturing in the Syracuse area after completing a lacrosse power play
Small-business owners slash optimism in June
Small-business owners’ plans to hire dried up in June, helping to cause a monthly optimism index to sag to its lowest level since October 2011.