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New York MilkLaunch dairy-startup competition announces four finalists
New York MilkLaunch, a new startup competition focused on “accelerating product innovation” for dairy products in New York State, has announced the four finalists for

Barton & Loguidice expands into Connecticut with acquisition
SALINA, N.Y. — Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. (B&L) announced it has acquired a Hartford, Connecticut firm, expanding its footprint into the Nutmeg State. B&L has
EPA awards TDO funding to support anaerobic-digestion project at Auburn facility
A San Francisco, California–based firm that operates an anaerobic digester in Auburn will use a federal grant to expand the digester’s capacity. It’s part of

SUNY students, faculty can apply for grant funding for PPE, other virus-related projects
MARCY, N.Y. — Teams of students and faculty across SUNY campuses producing personal protective equipment (PPE) and other COVID-19-related products can now apply for grant

The Salt City Returns in a New Way with Syracuse Salt Company
The story of the salt industry in Syracuse is the stuff of legend and a tale of the early development of the city. In the mid-1800s to early-1900s, Syracuse produced more salt than any other place in the United States — rightfully earning the name, the Salt City. Now in the 21st century, a father-and-daughter team

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Blue White Robotics, an autonomous vehicle company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, is establishing a command and control center at the Tech
Lockheed Martin wins up to $25 million radar contract from U.S. Air Force
SALINA — Lockheed Martin Corp.’s (NYSE: LMT) Syracuse–area plant was recently awarded up to a $25 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Air Force for the Atmospheric Early Warning System AN/FPS-117 radar program. This contract provides for contractor logistics support and radar hardware/spares procurement, according to a Sept. 28 contract announcement from the U.S. Defense

SBA awards Empire State Development $250K in funding to boost exporting activity
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) says it will provide $250,000 to the Empire State Development’s (ESD) Global NY division. It’s part of the newest

NYSTAR, FuzeHub to host virtual NYS Innovation Asset Showcase
ALBANY, N.Y. — NYSTAR and FuzeHub are set to host the New York State Innovation Asset Showcase virtually on Tuesday and Wednesday. NYSTAR is Empire

Welch Allyn owner plans to reduce its workforce; Skaneateles impact not yet known
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., the owner of medical-device maker Welch Allyn in Skaneateles Falls, has announced a workforce-reduction plan. Chicago, Illinois–based Hill-Rom announced
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