Stay up-to-date on the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Syracuse, Central New York and beyond.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Genius NY, a business-accelerator program at CenterState CEO’s Tech Garden, has announced a new director. Genius NY stands for Growing ENtrepreneurs &

People news: MACNY hires Donovan as workforce development coordinator
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association announced it has recently hired Eileen Donovan as its workforce development coordinator. In this role, she will support

People news: MVHS names Evans HR operations program manager
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has appointed Tara Evans as its human resources (HR) operations program manager. In this

SRC wins $1.5 million contract to combat chemical threats against the military
CICERO, N.Y. — SRC, Inc. announced it will use a $1.5 million contract to develop a new tool to combat chemical threats against the military.

Barclay Damon names Burgio cannabis team leader
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Barclay Damon LLP announced it has named Aleece Burgio, special counsel, as the firm’s new cannabis team leader. In this role, she

FAA approves beyond line-of-sight testing on part of drone corridor between Rome and Syracuse
ROME, N.Y. — The New York unmanned-aircraft system (UAS) test site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome now has the authority to fly drones beyond

Local officials, Microsoft sign agreement outlining technology company’s Syracuse objectives
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Top executives of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MFST) on Thursday joined with the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, and Syracuse University’s School of Information

Seneca Falls named Finger Lakes winner in fourth round of Downtown Revitalization Initiative
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — The state is awarding the town of Seneca Falls $10 million in funding as the Finger Lakes winner of the fourth

People news: MVHS names new director of clinical nutrition
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has appointed Stephanie Mobbs as director of clinical nutrition. In this role, Mobbs is

Advance tickets for 2020 Winter Fair go on sale Thursday
GEDDES, N.Y. — Advance tickets for the upcoming Winter Fair at the New York State Fairgrounds will go on sale Thursday at the Winter Fair’s
Stay up-to-date on the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Syracuse, Central New York and beyond.