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Golden Artist Colors CEO to pass the baton to new leader after four decades
COLUMBUS, N.Y. — Golden Artist Colors, Inc. has appointed Troy Mann as its new CEO. After close to 45 years of leading Golden Artist Colors,

Slocum-Dickson plans May 13 hiring event
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Slocum-Dickson Medical Group will hold a hiring event on Tuesday, May 13 from 5-8 p.m. at 117 Business Park Drive in

AmeriCU Credit Union opens new North Utica branch
UTICA, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union has formally opened its new North Utica financial center at 401 Herkimer Road, which replaces the credit union’s former

F.X. Matt Brewing brings first mid-strength beer to U.S. market
UTICA, N.Y. — F.X. Matt Brewing Co. is hoping to stay ahead of the curve on consumer trends with its introduction of the first ‘mid-strength’

Cannabis business finds place in growing industry
Navigating New York state’s emerging cannabis industry hasn’t been a smooth ride, but Real Life Botanicals continues to strive to grow and build a name

Ithaca College selects Digilio as commencement speaker
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College alumna and Compass Advisors LLC founder and CEO Monica S. Diglio will be the keynote speaker for the college’s commencement

Chobani chooses Rome for second New York plant
ROME, N.Y. — Chobani’s announcement that it will build a $1.2 billion manufacturing plant in Rome was a full-circle moment for the Greek yogurt maker,

N.K. Bhandari plans for leadership change
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — N.K. Bhandari, Architects & Engineering, P.C. (NKB) is shaking things up a little bit in its 45th year but isn’t straying from

BPAS announces division leadership change
Benefit Plans Administration Services, Inc. (BPAS) recently announced a change in leadership as longtime president of its actuarial and pension services (APS) division Vincent Spina

Oneida Indian Nation holds topping ceremony for new hotel
VERONA, N.Y. — Oneida Indian Nation leadership, local elected officials, construction partners, and community partners gathered on Wednesday April 23 to celebrate a topping ceremony