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Tompkins County Chamber announces 2018 on-the-job training grants are available
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce again plans to offer on-the-job (OJT) training grants to businesses and nonprofit organizations in Tompkins County.

DeWIT, N.Y. — NexGen Power Systems of California is liable for millions of dollars in “clawbacks,” if it doesn’t create the jobs it has promised,

MACNY announces Owens, Wardell as 2018 Wall of Fame inductees
MACNY will honor Owens and Wardell during its 105th annual dinner, which is set for May 24 at the SRC Arena and Events Center. The

Utica College seeks federal funding for construction-management program building
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica College is hoping to secure federal funding to build a new training center for its “growing” construction-management major. The college has
Demolition planned for 90-foot-tall section of former Penguin Random House warehouse in Kirkwood
KIRKWOOD, N.Y. — Motorists in Broome County may notice demolition work at the former Penguin Random House facility in Kirkwood as the current owners tear

DeFrancisco blocks $15 million grant for NexGen, says he wants disclosure first
DeWITT, N.Y. — State Sen. John DeFrancisco (R–DeWitt) has put the brakes on a $15 million New York State grant for a high-tech company in
OCC offers paid apprenticeship program with local manufacturers, info session set for Tuesday
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — People interested in a career in manufacturing can get involved in a paid apprenticeship program that includes benefits and built-in pay increases.
New York manufacturing index declines in February
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell about five points in February to 13.1, “suggesting a somewhat slower pace of growth than in

Upstate Shredding bids to acquire Illinois company
OWEGO, N.Y. — Upstate Shredding, LLC and sister company Weitsman Recycling have submitted a non-binding offer to acquire all the outstanding shares of common stock
Oneida’s All-Seasonings Ingredients awarded $162,000 grant for expansion
ONEIDA, N.Y. — All-Seasonings Ingredients expects to add 11 employees in the next two years, thanks in part to a state grant. All-Seasonings — which
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