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BME opens new HQ, develops workflow technology with new hires
NEW HARTFORD — With the formality and festivity of a ribbon-cutting ceremony — complete with a pair of larger-than-life scissors — Business Machines & Equipment, Inc. (BME) marked the start of 2016 by moving into its new corporate headquarters in New Hartford. Steve Mitchell, VP of sales and development, says the company has also been […]

SUNY Oswego receives an additional $18 million for renovation of Tyler Hall
OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego will use an additional $18 million in state funding to finish the renovation work at Tyler Hall, the school’s fine
Tioga County: Upstate Shredding to use Hunger Games grant for new Owego plant
OWEGO, N.Y. — Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recycling will use a $1 million state grant to help pay for construction of its new 30,000-square-foot metal
New York announces matching-grant funding for private colleges
Four Central New York colleges are among private institutions statewide that will use funding from a matching-grants program for projects on their campuses. The schools
Saratoga Springs firm acquires Ithaca sports-design company
ITHACA, N.Y. — An Ithaca firm that specializes in the design of athletic fields and facilities has a new owner. HMH Site & Sports Design
Utica College to use $2.5 million in state matching funds for athletic-facility upgrades
UTICA, N.Y. — New York State has awarded Utica College $2.5 million in matching state funds toward projects to improve the school’s athletic facilities. Utica
Report: Binghamton office vacancy rate fell slightly in 2015
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The vacancy rate in the Binghamton office real-estate market declined nearly half a percentage point during 2015. The rate fell from 10.6
Whelan & Curry welcomes new part owner and vision to the business
DeWITT — Whelan & Curry Construction Services Inc., a commercial construction management company based in the town of DeWitt, has added a fresh face to its ownership. Chris Corfield, a project manager at Whelan & Curry for seven years, is taking over Michael Curry’s part ownership of the company. Corfield acquired Curry’s stock and now
Tompkins Trust to open new branch in March at Lyndon Corners in DeWitt
DeWITT — Tompkins Trust Company plans to open a new branch office in March at 6868 East Genesee St. at Lyndon Corners in the town of DeWitt. Tompkins Trust currently serves clients in Onondaga County through its Auburn and Cortland branches, Greg Hartz, president and CEO, said in a news release. The Ithaca–based bank in
Barton & Loguidice hires Richard Maxwell as CFO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Barton & Loguidice (B&L) announced it has added Richard J. Maxwell as VP and chief financial officer (CFO). He comes to B&L
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