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Naturally Lewis is accepting applications for Launch Lewis County grant program
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Naturally Lewis, the economic-development agency in Lewis County, says it’s accepting applications for the Launch Lewis County grant program until May 15. In partnership with Lewis County, Naturally Lewis has $300,000 and is seeking entrepreneurs who are looking to start their businesses that will “enhance the quality of life for residents and […]
WISE Women’s Business Center awarded state grant, selected as an entrepreneurship-assistance center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The WISE Women’s Business Center (WISE WBC) says it has been selected as one of 24 entrepreneurship-assistance centers in New York. The
People news: Valicenti Advisory Services adds staff accountant
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Valicenti Advisory Services, Inc. has announced the addition of Ashley M. Edwards as a staff tax accountant. As a member of the
McMahon discusses Micron, DeWitt film hub sale in State of the County address
DeWITT, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon used his 2024 State of the County address to provide updates on the Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU)
Sessler Wrecking of Waterloo launches southeast division in Charlotte, North Carolina area
WATERLOO — Sessler Wrecking, a Finger Lakes–based provider of demolition and environmental services, recently announced it has established a southeast division in the greater Charlotte, North Carolina region. Sessler Wrecking says the expansion “marks a significant chapter in the company’s storied history, responding to the growing demand and calls” from clients and prospects to establish
North Point Defense wins $24 M contract order from Air Force
ROME — North Point Defense, Inc. of Rome has been awarded a $24.3 million task order from the U.S. Air Force for Warfighter Integration Program information technology. This contract provides research and operational-systems development to identify, decode, and exploit signals from information technology and communications systems, according to a March 5 contract announcement from the
NYS comptroller’s audit finds Village of Deposit didn’t ensure compliance with credit-card policy
DEPOSIT — New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli in late February announced the results of six local government and school audits, including an audit of the Village of Deposit (located in Broome and Delaware counties), regarding its purchasing-policy compliance. The comptroller stated that the Village of Deposit board of trustees did not ensure compliance
Dutch Hill Maple in Tully formally opens new sugarhouse
Also certified as environmentally friendly TULLY — Dutch Hill Maple, LLC, which participates in the New York State Grown & Certified program, on March 1 formally opened its new sugarhouse, which was completed in 2023. The program “promotes farms that adhere to a higher standard for food safety and environmentally friendly practices,” the New York
Excellus posts 2023 net loss of $23M after rise in insurance usage
ROCHESTER — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield reported a net loss of more than $23 million for 2023, which it primarily attributed to a $271 million increase in medical benefits paid last year. Excellus, like other health insurers nationwide, continues to “experience increases in utilization and costs” for health-care services and prescription drugs. “We’re a company that
Bousquet Holstein member appointed president of CNY Collaborative Family Law Professionals’ board
SYRACUSE — Bousquet Holstein PLLC recently announced that Rosemary Lepiane, a member (partner) in the law firm, has been appointed president of the board of directors of CNY Collaborative Family Law Professionals, Inc. Lepiane focuses her practice at Bousquet Holstein on matrimonial and family law. She brings almost two decades of experience working with families
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