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CenterState CEO unveils new name for the expanded Tech Garden
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO’s downtown Syracuse business incubator — which has been known as the Tech Garden — now has a new name. The
VIEWPOINT: Emphasizing the “success” in succession planning
A succession plan will help ensure your business continues after you move on You have spent your career building a successful business. You’ve managed a shifting economy, market changes, technological innovations, changing workforce needs, and other challenges. Now, you’re thinking about the next phase of your business lifespan and your next personal steps. How do

Demolition begins at OCRRA’s Ley Creek Transfer Station in Salina
SALINA, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) says crews are starting work on the demolition of the Ley Creek Transfer Station in

Presidential finalists set campus visits at Herkimer College
HERKIMER, N.Y. — The Herkimer College Board of Trustees will host five final presidential candidates for campus visits on May 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7, the college announced. Albert Lewis Jr., chief of staff/executive VP of Northwest State Community College in Archbold, Ohio, will visit the Herkimer campus on May 1. Jonathan Ashdown, executive

Broome County attracted more than $174 million in new private investment in 2024
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County saw more than $174 million in new private investment supported by the Broome County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) in 2024,

State awards fifth contract of the first phase of the I-81 viaduct-replacement project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The state says it has awarded the fifth and final contract of the initial phase of the Interstate 81 (I-81) viaduct-replacement project,

St. John Fisher University offers minor in entrepreneurship and innovation
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — St. John Fisher University says it’s offering a new minor in entrepreneurship and innovation that can help students build the business skills and knowledge to launch a startup venture. The minor is open to students of all majors. The course work involved seeks to help develop an understanding of entrepreneurship principles; small-business

Chobani to build $1.2 billion natural-food manufacturing facility in Rome
ROME, N.Y. — Greek yogurt maker Chobani will build a 1.4 million-square-foot, $1.2 billion manufacturing facility focused on natural-food production at the Triangle parcel at

6 Acres Farm Brewery formally opens taproom, events center in Mexico
MEXICO, N.Y. — 6 Acres Farm Brewery has formally opened its taproom and event space at 393 Fort Leazier Road in the town of Mexico

Shared commercial kitchen opens in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Shared Kitchen Ithaca, a new 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has opened its commercial kitchen space and is welcoming new members. The nearly 4,000-square-foot kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art food-production equipment, according to an announcement from the organization. “The Ithaca region has long been deficient in the facilities needed for entrepreneurs to manufacture their
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