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CenterState CEO holds groundbreaking for Tech Garden expansion project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The $32 million expansion project at the Tech Garden at 235 Harrison St. in Syracuse is now underway. It’s expected that crews

On Point for College looks to connect students to careers in semiconductor industry
UTICA — On Point for College, a nonprofit education and career-attainment program, is setting its sights on the semiconductor industry to ensure the future pipeline of workers in the microchip-manufacturing industry. On Point created a new dedicated career-advisor position in its Utica office and is working on developing a program that will help connect high-school

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The trust of Joseph Lampe has donated $1 million for Syracuse University’s John A. Lally Athletics Complex, which remains under construction on

Danfoss to power all North America facilities with solar energy by 2025
Danfoss North America recently signed a power-purchase agreement with CIG Capital, a U.S.–based project financing firm, to purchase about 75 megawatts (MW) of solar power from a solar farm in Texas, starting in 2025. The initial agreement term is 12 years, allowing Danfoss to fully replace its annual electricity usage in North America with green energy

HUSTLE Defense Accelerator participants prep for Demo Day
ROME — The nine companies involved in this year’s HUSTLE Defense Accelerator at the Innovare Advancement Center at Griffiss Institute in Rome are preparing for their Demo Day, which is set for Aug. 17. HUSTLE stands for Helping Upstate Science and Technology Leaders and Entrepreneurs. Griffiss Institute broke this year’s program into two tracks. The

Expansion project at Kris-Tech Wire will double its space
ROME — Kris-Tech Wire is doubling down on its commitment to the Rome community with a building project that will double the company’s production, warehouse, and office space at its 80 Otis St. headquarters. “We’re excited to continue investing in our people, customers, and community,” President/CEO Graham Brodock said in a release announcing the project.

Kris-Tech Wire promotes Olguin to lead tray-cable division
ROME — Kris-Tech Wire, a manufacturer of industrial wire and cable, has named industry veteran John Olguin as manager of its tray-cable product line. The promotion allows Olguin to oversee the company’s growing tray-cable division, the firm said in its announcement. It also coincides with the firm’s plan to expand into the tray-cable market with

Expansion project boosts production and jobs at Wolfspeed’s Mohawk Valley Fab
MARCY — Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF) is in the midst of a production buildout that will put its Mohawk Valley Fab facility at full capacity by mid-2026 while employment and hiring activity remains well ahead of schedule. “We’re making very significant strides in the projected timeline of the buildout,” says Janet Chow, Wolfspeed’s VP of
VIEWPOINT: Changing the narrative on manufacturing jobs
It’s key to developing the next generation of manufacturing workers I recently asked a roomful of eighth graders, “Close your eyes and picture yourself walking down a street. You come across a manufacturing plant. What do you see?” They imagined broken sidewalks, weeds, tall fences, and ugly brick buildings emitting thick, black smoke. Their responses

Micron buys Clay property to provide on-site employee daycare
CLAY, N.Y. — Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) on Wednesday said it bought a parcel of land on Caughdenoy Road in the town of Clay
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