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Workforce Development Board wins $500K grant for brownfields job training
UTICA, N.Y. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties (WDB HMO) a $500,000

McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center names new executive director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center has named Erin Bates as the organization’s new executive director. Bates succeeds outgoing executive director Colleen Merced, per an update from the McMahon Ryan board of directors that was forwarded to CNYBJ. Merced has been a “driving force in advancing our programs, expanding community partnerships, and ensuring

Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship launches AI & Business program
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship on Monday said it is launching a new artificial intelligence (AI) certificate program to provide

Mohawk Valley among three locations slated for new ON-RAMP training centers
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley is one of three locations that will advance to the planning state of the $200 million One Network for

NextGen Label Group names new CFO, president of Van Alstine division
CICERO, N.Y. — NextGen Label Group has appointed Andrew Horvath as company CFO and president of the Van Alstine division, effective April 1. Horvath (pictured) will replace Dan Rosenbaum, who was recently promoted to president and CEO of NextGen Label Group, also effective April 1, the company announced. Horvath joined NextGen Label Group earlier this year as

Former Vernon Center Fire Department treasurer accused of stealing more than $300,000
VERNON CENTER, N.Y. — A former treasurer for the Vernon Center Fire Department has been arrested and charged with second-degree grand larceny for allegedly stealing

National Grid Agribiz program can help agribusiness upgrades, expansions
National Grid (NYSE: NGG) says it can help farmers who would like to upgrade operations or expand their businesses. The energy company says it can

Union Economic Development Office launches loan-to-grant program for businesses
UNION, N.Y. — The Town of Union Economic Development Office (EDO) announced it is offering the Union Square Deal Loan-to-Grant Program (L2G) to existing businesses

Dominick Falcone Agency, Falcone Associates sold to Illinois firm
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dominick Falcone Agency, Inc. and affiliate Falcone Associates, Inc., of Syracuse, have been acquired by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm headquartered near Chicago, Illinois, Gallagher announced this week. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed in Gallagher’s Feb. 3

NYSTEC contributes $500,000 to business center project at SUNY Poly
UTICA, N.Y. — New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation (NYSTEC) has pledged $500,000 to SUNY Polytechnic Institute to establish a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary business center, the
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