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SBA Upstate district honors veteran-owned business in DeWitt
DeWITT, N.Y. — The Upstate New York District of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has recognized the veteran-owner of a company located in DeWitt. The SBA has awarded its 2023 Veteran-Owned Business of the Year Award to Michael Bower, owner of Eagle Metalcraft at 3550 Burnett Ave. in DeWitt, across from Lotte Biologics. Bernard […]

CNYSME to recognize Mower’s Crockett as latest recipient of Crystal Ball Award
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As the 46th recipient of the Crystal Ball Award from the Central New York Sales & Marketing Executives (CNYSME), Stephanie Crockett knows she’s joining a list of past recipients who are well known and prominent names in the CNY business community. “The list is really incredible,” says Crockett. “To be in that

SUNY Poly receives grant to launch virtual-reality engineering project
The goal of the project is to explore and develop a non-proprietary library of virtual-reality (VR) videos and models related to solid mechanics, structures, and

Cayuga Health drops mask requirement
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Health has dropped mandatory masking requirements for patients and visitors effective May 11, due to reduced COVID transmission rates. Self-screening remains

Naturally Lewis awards grants in first round of vacant-property revitalization program
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Nine projects throughout Lewis County will use grant funding totaling nearly $691,000 as part of the vacant property revitalization (VPR) program. The

Le Moyne College to join Division I Northeast Conference in July
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College has accepted an invitation to become a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC) in Division I athletics starting this

OCIDA says only authorized individuals allowed at Micron pre-construction site
CLAY, N.Y. — With Micron’s site-prep work underway, the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) is reminding Central New Yorkers that the White Pine Commerce

Cayuga Cancer Center receives $1 million gift
ITHACA, N.Y. — A $1 million, multi-year gift to Cayuga Medical Center will support the facility and equipment needs of the Cayuga Cancer Center. Former

Oneida County Tourism celebrates travel and tourism week
“Travel and tourism is an integral part of Oneida County, powering a strong local economy, creating jobs, and strengthening our community’s culture and identity,” OCT

Utica University commencement set for Thursday, with SEC commissioner as speaker
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University will hold its commencement exercises on Thursday, May 11 at 5 p.m. in the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica
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