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SU’s Whitman School launches Orange Business Angel Network
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University (SU) is announcing the start of the Orange Business Angel Network (OBAN).

NY SMART I-Corridor Opportunity Exchange focused on opportunities in advanced manufacturing
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Niagara Partnership, a co-convener of the NY SMART I-Corridor, on Monday hosted an Opportunity Exchange. The event brought together business leaders, educators, and economic-development partners from across the Buffalo Niagara region to explore opportunities in advanced manufacturing, the semiconductor supply chain, and workforce development. The event included updates from Micron
LYONS FALLS, N.Y. — Otis Technology, which specializes in gun maintenance, has promoted Brad McIntyre to CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2026. McIntyre currently serves as executive VP and has worked for Otis for more than 25 years, per a Tuesday company email. Otis Technology is located at 6987 Laura St. in Lyons Falls in Lewis

Tioga Downs Foundation awards $2 million to area nonprofits
NICHOLS, N.Y. — The Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation has awarded $2 million in grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the Southern Tier and Northern Pennsylvania.

Jensen-Group acquires G.A. Braun of Cicero, expanding its presence in North America
CICERO, N.Y. — Jensen North America, a subsidiary of the Jensen-Group, has acquired G.A. Braun of Cicero, a supplier in the North American laundry-equipment market.

State awards grant funding to community centers across the region
ALBANY, N.Y. — Catholic Charities of Onondaga County, the Town of Herkimer, YMCA of Broome County, and United Helpers Care, Inc. in St. Lawrence County

Harris Beach Murtha launches AI-industry team
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — The law firm Harris Beach Murtha has launched an artificial-intelligence (AI) industry team to help clients with navigating the legal, ethical, regulatory, and business challenges raised by the fast-developing technology. The firm, which is headquartered in the Rochester suburb of Pittsford, has offices in Syracuse, Ithaca, and Binghamton. Harris Beach Murtha says

Community Wellness Partners awarded $2.6 million grant to launch PACE program
CLINTON, N.Y. — Community Wellness Partners of Clinton says it will use a state grant of $2.6 million to establish a Program of All-Inclusive Care

MVHS formally opens new surgery center as it completes final readiness steps
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) on Wednesday formally opened its new ambulatory surgery center, which it calls the Mohawk Valley Surgery Center. The event was held in conjunction with the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce. Community leaders, health-care partners and MVHS staff attended the event at the Medical Office Building at 601

Charlotte (Chuckie) Holstein, co-founder of FOCUS Greater Syracuse, dies at 100
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Charlotte (Chuckie) Holstein, who co-founded FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. and considered herself a “Citizen Trustee” through activism and volunteering, died Tuesday at
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