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Vernon, Tioga Downs report rise in revenue in 2011
VERNON — American Racing and Entertainment ended 2011 with strong gains at its two racetrack and casino operations — Vernon Downs and Tioga Downs. Vernon
CareerBuilder Survey: temporary and contract hiring to increase in 2012
About 36 percent of American businesses will hire contract or temporary workers in 2012, up from 34 percent in 2011, 30 percent in 2010, and
Elmira Savings to buy Empower branch office
ELMIRA — Elmira Savings Bank will open a new branch in Big Flats. Elmira Savings entered into an agreement with Empower Federal Credit Union to
Protest against SOPA, PIPA includes SU’s iSchool
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool) is participating in a protest today against two bills in Congress aimed at combating online piracy.
O’Brien & Gere acquires S.C. firm
SYRACUSE – Syracuse-based O’Brien & Gere has acquired the remaining 55 percent ownership of the architecture and engineering firm Lindbergh & Associates of North Charleston,
Founding member leaving Green & Seifter for hospital position
SYRACUSE — Lowell Seifter plans to leave Green & Seifter, Attorneys, PLLC to become general counsel at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. Seifter will surrender
Gallagher Benefit Services wants to expand in Syracuse
SALINA — The head of a national employee-benefits consulting firm’s Syracuse–area office wants to expand the company’s reach in the region over the next several
Syracuse Habitat for Humanity builds up the community
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Habitat for Humanity wrapped up 2011 with a collaboration that offers home ownership to homeless veterans and kicks off the New Year
WyckWyre gears up for growth in 2012 after big 4th quarter
CONKLIN — WyckWyre ended 2011 on a strong note that company officials hope sets the stage for additional growth this year. In the fourth quarter,
Strategic Communications expands with D.C. office
SYRACUSE — Strategic Communications, LLC is ratcheting up its growth after opening a satellite office inside the beltway on Jan. 2. The Syracuse–based consulting firm