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N.Y. manufacturing index plunges back into negative territory
The benchmark index measuring manufacturing activity in New York state returned to negative territory in May. The Empire State Manufacturing Survey’s general business-conditions index plummeted 43 points in the fifth month of the year to -31.8 as business activity “declined significantly,” according to a May 15 report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. […]

Feldmeier moves forward with 3rd-generation leadership
DeWITT, N.Y. — The grandson of company founder Robert Feldmeier, Sr. and nephew of most recent president and CEO Robert Feldmeier is now leading the company. Feldmeier Equipment Inc. has announced the appointment of Colby Clark as its next president and CEO. Feldmeier Equipment is a DeWitt–based stainless-steel processing equipment manufacturer. Besides the CEO role,

MV Chamber Alliance honors small businesses in Guglielmo’s memory
UTICA , N.Y.— Earlier this month, the Mohawk Valley Chamber Alliance celebrated the area’s small businesses and honored a longtime champion of those businesses with the presentation of the inaugural William K. Guglielmo Legacy Award. “He and I were the best of friends,” Raymond J. Durso, Jr., president and CEO of The Genesis Group says
Greater Oneida Chamber to host event on cybersecurity
ONEIDA, N.Y. — The Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce on June 14 will host a virtual lunch and learn event with TALAS Security on the importance of cybersecurity. The event, held online from 12-1 p.m. is titled, “The Case for a Cyber Security Program.” TALAS Security will provide information on developing a cybersecurity program that

SBA recognizes Central Square animal hospital as Woman-Owned Business of the Year
CENTRAL SQUARE, N.Y. — The Upstate New York district of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded its 2023 Woman-Owned Business of the Year Award to Dr. Alex Hawthorn, owner of Highland Animal Hospital in Central Square. Bernard J. Paprocki, director of the SBA Upstate New York District, presented the award at the business

SBA streamlines small-business lending
The top official of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on May 11 announced streamlined lender procedures for small-business loans. The announcement follows the recent finalization of two new rules aimed at “closing gaps in capital access” for small-business owners across the nation. “The ongoing modernization of SBA’s loan programs will help ensure more borrowers

Tropical Smoothie Cafe to open in Cicero
CICERO, N.Y. — A local franchisee opened the first location of national chain Tropical Smoothie Cafe in the Syracuse market on May 18 at 7987 Brewerton Road in Cicero. W2B Management LLC — a partnership between Roger Wagner, Jr., and brothers Rick and Mark Bartlett — adds the café to its portfolio, which includes three

New York OAG releases data- security guide for businesses
The New York Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has issued a new guide to help businesses adopt effective data-security measures to better protect New Yorkers’ personal information. The guide is drawn from the OAG’s experience investigating and prosecuting businesses following cybersecurity breaches, the office said in its April 19 announcement. The guide offers a

MVHS to name Wynn Hospital birthing center in honor of Sammon family, after donation
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) says it will name the maternal child-services floor at the upcoming Wynn Hospital the Sammon Family

Dannible & McKee promotes Didio to audit partner
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dannible & McKee, LLP has promoted Kevin Didio to audit partner in the firm, effective July 1. Didio works in the firm’s
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