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People news: Bousquet Holstein names new chief of operations
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Bousquet Holstein PLLC has appointed Alicia Madden as its new chief of operations, the Syracuse–based law firm announced recently. Madden, on Jan.
People news: LeChase hires Kerr as assistant project manager
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — LeChase Construction Services, LLC announced it has addedTaylor Kerr as an assistant project manager in the Central New York area. In this

Binghamton University accepting applications for University and Community Projects Fund
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University is now accepting applications for the 2024 grant cycle of the Stephen David Ross University and Community Projects Fund. Ross,
People news: MACNY promotes Frame to No. 2 position
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association of Central New York recently announced that it has promoted Michael Frame to executive vice president (EVP). Reporting
U.S. Air Force awards Lockheed’s Syracuse plant $65M contract modification for radar work
SALINA — The Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems plant in the town of Salina recently won a $65,1 million contract modification to a previously
Pathfinder Bank names AVP, senior branch manager
OSWEGO — Pathfinder Bank recently announced it has appointed Colleen McCraith as assistant VP, senior branch manager of its Oswego offices. In this role, McCraith

Report: 37 percent of small firms couldn’t pay January rent
A recent survey report finds that 37 percent of small-business owners nationally were unable to pay their January rent in full and on time, indicating
People news: Syracuse mayor appoints director of neighborhood grants
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has announced the appointment of Tanya Eastman to director of neighborhood grants in the Department of Neighborhood and
Hancock Estabrook’s Youngs named to NYS SBDC advisory board
James Youngs, an attorney at Syracuse–based Hancock Estabrook, LLP, has been appointed to the advisory board of the New York State Small Business Development Center
Tioga County IDA makes executive committee appointments
OWEGO — The Tioga County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) board of directors made appointments to its executive committee at its annual meeting held in January.