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Emerson Foundation elects Hamilton College president, Stewart, to its board
AUBURN, N.Y. — The Fred L. Emerson Foundation announced it has elected Joan Hinde Stewart, the soon-to-be-retired president of Hamilton College, to its board of

People news: Bartell Machinery Systems promotes DiOrio to VP of finance
ROME, N.Y. — Bartell Machinery Systems, based in Rome, announced it has promoted Jeffrey DiOrio to VP of finance. He joined Bartell Machinery Systems and

UVANY to host entrepreneurial-funding forum in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — The Upstate Venture Association of New York (UVANY) this week will host a forum on securing funding for entrepreneurs at the ThINCubator

Greek Peak expands downhill mountain-biking operation
VIRGIL, N.Y. — Greek Peak Mountain Resort has added two downhill trails to its downhill mountain-bike operation. Greek Peak started the division in 2015 with

Health Foundation selects seventh cohort of Health Leadership Fellows
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York has awarded fellowships to 39 Upstate health-care professionals, including a dozen in Central

Cuomo wants to study taking State Fairgrounds private as renovations roll on
GEDDES — Construction work on a portion of the renovations at the New York State Fairgrounds should be finished for the start of the Syracuse Nationals car show in mid-July. “The goal is to be ready for the Syracuse Nationals, and I think we’re going to be,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in speaking to reporters

Florida firm purchases Crowne Plaza hotel
SYRACUSE — The Crowne Plaza hotel, the cylindrical structure visible from Interstate 81 in downtown Syracuse, has a new owner. TJM Properties, Inc., a Clearwater, Florida–based real estate and hospitality firm, announced its purchase of the 276-room venue, a purchase that “expands its growing hotel portfolio,” according to a news release the company issued May

Firsthand highlights from the 2016 Hannover Messe show
Once a year, in April, companies of all shapes and sizes — along with political leaders, representatives from trade groups and economic-development organizations — gather at Hannover Messe, the world’s largest industrial technology trade fair in Hannover, Germany. Participants engage in dialog that hopefully leads to new business opportunities and helps drive local economies.

Mohawk Valley man to live in micro house with solar panels to save on rent, energy costs
MOHAWK — A Mohawk Valley man has had enough of renting an apartment and paying a monthly electric bill. Matt Holleran, a resident of Mohawk in Herkimer County who works for Syracuse–based BlueRock Energy, has purchased a micro house and plans to live in the southern Adirondacks. Holleran pays National Grid an average of $55

Testing finds no major lead problems at Syracuse schools
SYRACUSE — The drinking water in Syracuse schools meets government guidelines for lead levels, recent testing confirms, according to Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner. Miner on May 20 announced the results of lead tests in public and private elementary and high schools in the city of Syracuse. The city’s Department of Water tested a total of
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