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Syracuse design-build firm, AnCor, opens Arizona office
SYRACUSE — AnCor Inc., a design/build and general contracting firm headquartered in Syracuse, has opened a 2,000-square-foot office in Tempe, Arizona. The company says it opened the new space to support its growth and expansion in the southwest market. The office opened in early September, says Katherine Woods, the firm’s marketing coordinator. AnCor is headquartered […]

Synergy Athletics to open new Binghamton location
BINGHAMTON — Synergy Athletics, which provides personal athletic training for its members, is hoping to begin operations in the building located at 1429 Upper Front St. in Binghamton in January. The business recently purchased the 4,700-square-foot building where renovation work started Nov. 30, says Joe Hashey, president of Synergy Athletics, who spoke with CNYBJ in

Heartsome Handicrafts opens in New Hartford Shopping Center
NEW HARTFORD — Heartsome Handicrafts formally opened in the New Hartford Shopping Center on Nov. 21. The arts and crafts store held a ribbon-cutting event and reception that evening with the New Hartford Chamber of Commerce. Heartsome Handicrafts first opened its doors to the public on April 1 of this year. The store says it

Construction wraps on $12.8M Cicero housing development
CICERO — Construction on a $12.8 million housing development in the town of Cicero finished with a formal opening ceremony in early December. Spring Village consists of 50 new “energy-efficient” apartments for adults 55 and over, the office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Dec. 4. Ten apartments include support services to help individuals with developmental

MVHS breaks ground for construction of downtown Utica hospital
UTICA — Officials with the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) have formally launched the construction project at the site of the upcoming hospital in downtown Utica. “A project of this magnitude that promises to be so transformational is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it happens only because leaders have the vision to see beyond what is
Five Strategies That Can Take Your Business From Pretender To Contender
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” That quote, attributed to Benjamin Franklin, summarizes why some businesses and other endeavors fall short and end up in the scrap heap of lost dreams. The importance of preparation for success in business is much like it is for professional sports teams trying to win a

CNY, Mohawk Valley awarded funding in REDC competition; Southern Tier wins most of any region
State officials announced the funding awards during a ceremony held Thursday in Albany. Central New York has consistently done well in the competition. After nine

Aviation company signs lease at Griffiss in Rome, to create 100 new jobs
ROME, N.Y. — A new aviation company is coming to Griffiss International Airport in Rome and creating at least 100 new jobs. Strategic Global Aviation

CHA announces promotion of James Stephenson to CEO of CHA Holdings on Jan. 1
ALBANY, N.Y. — CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA) has promoted James Stephenson to CEO of CHA Holdings, Inc. and president of CHA Consulting, Inc. on Jan.

Meiers take full ownership of Greek Peak, Toggenburg ski resorts
VIRGIL, N.Y. — John and Christine Meier and their family of Elmira are now the sole owners of Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Virgil and
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