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Visionworks to close DeWitt manufacturing plant, cutting 89 jobs
DeWITT, N.Y. — Visionworks, an eyewear and vision-care retailer, on Thursday announced plans to shutter its manufacturing facility in DeWitt in June, eliminating 89 jobs.

Destiny USA says 110 Grill has opened near the food court
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — 110 Grill, a Westford, Massachusetts–based restaurant chain with “modern American cuisine in a trendy casual atmosphere,” opened as of 4 p.m. on

Barton & Loguidice expands Watertown office, adds name to building
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. (B&L), a Salina–based engineering firm, says it has expanded its Watertown office. It now occupies the entire ground

MVHS selects CHA for study on repurposing existing facilities
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) and the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties have selected CHA Consulting, Inc. to perform

CenterState CEO recommends “Community Grid Plus” in discussion on the future of Interstate 81
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO, Central New York’s main economic-development organization, is recommending a “Community Grid Plus” solution in the discussion about the future of
Berkshire Bank to close Marcy branch in late March
MARCY, N.Y. — Berkshire Bank plans to close its branch office at 9085 Old River Road in Marcy in late March. The bank recently notified

People news: LeChase hires Sanford as regional safety manager
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — LeChase Construction Services, LLC announced it recently hired Thomas Sanford as regional safety manager in its Syracuse office. In this role, Sanford

Mohawk Valley SBDC moves to MVCC’s thINCubator in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has moved its operations to the thINCubator at 326 Broad St. in Utica. The

NYSERDA, Nexamp complete community solar project in town of Seneca
SENECA, N.Y. — The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Boston, Massachusetts–based Nexamp, Inc. have announced the completion of Nexamp’s 2.6

EkoStinger, 76West winner, opens manufacturing facility at Elmira Corning Regional Airport
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. — Rochester–based EkoStinger has opened a new manufacturing plant at the Elmira Corning Regional Airport in Horseheads. EkoStinger captured the $1 million grand
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