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Bartell Machinery Systems names Lunduski VP of operations
ROME, N.Y. — Bartell Machinery Systems, LLC, based in Rome, announced that Ben Lunduski has assumed the role of vice president of operations, effective June
Tioga County seeking applicants for accelerated apprenticeship program in manufacturing
OWEGO, N.Y. — Tioga County is seeking applicants for an accelerated-apprenticeship program in manufacturing. Tioga County Economic Development and Planning (TEAM Tioga), along with the

Stefanik comes out against tariff on Canadian metals
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R–Willsboro) has come out against including Canada among the countries affected by tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed upon
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — VIP Architectural Associates (VIPAA) plans to work with Minneapolis, Minnesota–based Snow Kreilich Architects on the new design of the façade at the

Johnstone Supply names Shields new Syracuse branch manager
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Johnstone Supply announced it has appointed George Shields as manager of its Syracuse branch office on Canal Street. Shields, who is responsible
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Privet Fund Management LLC has completed the purchase of Hardinge Inc., the machine-tool manufacturer. In March, Berwyn, Pennsylvania–based Privet announced its intentions

NYSEDC honors Steuben County IDA director with Economic Developer of the Year Award
The New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC) has honored James (Jamie) Johnson as its “Economic Developer of the Year.” Johnson, executive director of the
ConMed to pay quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share on July 5
UTICA, N.Y. — ConMed Corp. (NASDAQ: CNMD), a Utica–based medical-device maker, announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 20
Rome’s Premier Aviation to shut down, eliminating more than 100 jobs
ROME, N.Y. — Premier Aviation Overhaul Center in Rome will close in August, the company said. In letters to employees and officials, Premier said the
MVCC to use NSF grant to help people seeking work in the drone industry
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) will use a grant of more than $500,000 for a project to help people seeking credentials to
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