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FuzeHub launches Build4Scale NY to help manufacturers take products to market, grow companies faster
ALBANY, N.Y. — FuzeHub has announced the launch of Build4Scale NY, a new program designed to help manufacturers take new products to market and “more

People news: Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt hires Catalina
DeWITT, N.Y. — Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt announced it has added Robert Catalina to its staff. Catalina is a professional engineer licensed in New York

PAR Technology completes acquisition of Restaurant Magic
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — ParTech Inc. on Thursday announced it has completed its acquisition of AccSys, LLC, also known as Restaurant Magic, a Tampa, Florida–based

N.Y. manufacturing index “remained subdued” in December despite rise
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index edged up 0.6 points to 3.5 in December, but “remained subdued for the seventh consecutive month.” The December reading, based on firms responding to the survey, indicates “business activity was little changed in New York,” the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said in its Dec. 16

CNY, Mohawk Valley awarded funding in REDC competition; Southern Tier wins most of any region
State officials announced the funding awards during a ceremony held Thursday in Albany. Central New York has consistently done well in the competition. After nine

NYSERDA launches next round of 76West clean-energy competition
Now in its fifth year, the 76West contest will accept applications through March 2, 2020. About the 76West program The program will select a

Aviation company signs lease at Griffiss in Rome, to create 100 new jobs
ROME, N.Y. — A new aviation company is coming to Griffiss International Airport in Rome and creating at least 100 new jobs. Strategic Global Aviation

CHA announces promotion of James Stephenson to CEO of CHA Holdings on Jan. 1
ALBANY, N.Y. — CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA) has promoted James Stephenson to CEO of CHA Holdings, Inc. and president of CHA Consulting, Inc. on Jan.

Binghamton University appoints new vice provost
Govindaraju will replace Krishnaswami “Hari” Srihari, who has held the position as executive vice provost since it was established in June 2015. Sirhari is

Stickley, PPC Broadband working with OCC on paid training for job openings
ONONDAGA — Stickley Furniture and PPC Broadband have teamed up with Onondaga Community College (OCC) to help fill openings for jobs that will require worker training. The companies have immediate openings for CNC machinists and toolmakers. Workers are needed for a total of six to eight positions, OCC announced. To fill those needs, the companies
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