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Lewis County business to assume oversight of Art in the Park event
LYONS FALLS, N.Y. — Naturally Lewis, Inc. says local business Rags & Rivers will begin oversight of the summer art walk event, Art in the

Christopher Community names director of housing compliance
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Christopher Community, Inc. has appointed Kelly Lawton as its new director of housing compliance. She brings more than two decades of property management and compliance experience to the organization and will play a key role in ensuring regulatory adherence and quality standards across Christopher Community’s housing portfolio, the organization announced. Lawton began

Anheuser-Busch to make $300M investment in its facilities nationwide
Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD) on Monday said it plans to invest $300 million in its facilities across the U.S., which it is calling its Brewing Futures

State budget includes free community college tuition for adult learners, including OCC students
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The newly enacted state budget includes funding to allow free tuition for adult learners aged 25 to 55 who are interested in

Simpson to take three-month sabbatical from CenterState CEO this summer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Robert Simpson, president and CEO of CenterState CEO, says he plans to take a sabbatical from his duties at CenterState CEO this summer. “After thoughtful consideration, and with the full support and involvement of the CenterState CEO Executive Committee, I’ve made the decision to take a sabbatical and will be stepping away

Project Fibonacci Foundation announces new multi-year sponsorship from NYSTEC
ROME, N.Y. — The Project Fibonacci Foundation, Inc. has announced New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation (NYSTEC) as a new partner and supporter in advance of its 7th annual STEAM Leadership Conference coming up in July. NYSTEC committed to a three-year, $50,000-per-year partnership, continuing its support of the foundation’s year-round STEAM programs. “We’re thrilled to

Jim King, founding director of the New York Small Business Development Center, dies
ALBANY, N.Y. — James L. (Jim) King, who in 1984 helped launch the New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC) and served as its executive

NBT Bancorp completes Evans Bancorp merger
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) has completed its acquisition of Evans Bancorp, Inc. The merger closed on Friday May 2 and was

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, Mark Golden will shift focus and act as its strategic advisor, the firm announced. “I couldn’t be more proud of the legacy of this company and the unwavering commitment to

Retired state police K-9 Ada joins Destiny USA security team
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA says K-9 Ada, a dog that retired from service with the New York State Police, has joined its security team
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