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Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare purchases Learbury Centre
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare (SBH) has acquired the Learbury Centre at 329 N. Salina St. in a deal that closed March 21. The purchase
First Niagara plans push on small-business banking
First Niagara Financial Group (NASDAQ: FNFG) is planning a new focus on small-business banking. “It’s an untapped market for us,” First Niagara Retail Banking Director
NY manufacturers report moderate growth in March
Rising prices are a concern though Recent business-activity growth continued for New York manufacturers in March, according to a survey released March 15 by the
Central Upstate Alliance names 10 semi-finalists in $200K business contest
SYRACUSE — The 10 semi-finalists for this year’s Creative Core Emerging Business Competition include startups working on everything from biorefinery technology to biometrics. The Central
Sustainable Office Solutions grows into larger space
SALINA — Sustainable Office Solutions, LLC has moved under a bigger roof. A bigger, bright-green roof. In October, the furniture company moved its headquarters to
NYS Green Building Conference offers more education this year
SYRACUSE — The organizers of the New York State Green Building Conference decided to build out the event’s educational offerings this year. “We’ve expanded the
Grant to help Synex promote capabilities
PULASKI — A new division of the Fulton Cos. is focusing on control systems for building energy systems. Synex Controls was originally developing electronic-control systems
Taking Advantage of Green-Building Incentives
Business owners considering the construction of a new building or the substantial renovation of an existing structure should consider using green-building practices to capitalize on
NYSERDA recognizes home builders and energy raters in New York Energy Star Homes program
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has recognized three home builders and three energy raters with awards for excellence in building
Weitsman’s $5M project will boost production, jobs at Binghamton scrap yard
BINGHAMTON — A $5 million renovation and upgrade project at Ben Weitsman of Binghamton will create several new jobs as it boosts production at the