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Madison County Working Solutions plans March 2 job fair
ONEIDA, N.Y. — Madison County Working Solutions will host an in-person job fair featuring more than 20 local employers on March 2 from 10 a.m.

Business Systems of CNY announces new ownership
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Business Systems of CNY, Inc. recently announced that Kevin Woytan and Mark Woytan have jointly stepped into the role of president and vice president, and are the new owners. The business, located at 114 Game Road in Syracuse, is a second-generation owned and operated company. Both Woytans have more than 30 years

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Barbagallo’s: A Family Business Success Story
DeWITT — This is a story about opportunity, stepping up to challenges and persevering in the face of adversity. The year was 1972. Al Barbagallo and his brothers had been picking vegetables and tomatoes on their father’s farm for several summers, even into their adult years. The farm, located on acreage bordering East Molloy Road

Ralph Wilson, Jr. Foundation invests additional $3 million in Launch NY Seed Fund, other programs
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation has made an additional $3 million investment over the next two years to support Launch NY’s

Greater Binghamton Chamber economic-forecast event covers economic climate, challenges
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce held its annual Economic Forecast event on Feb. 15. This year, Peter Kneis, group VP at

High-school students can apply for 6th annual CNY Innovation Challenge
DeWITT, N.Y. — Central New York students in grades 6-12 are invited to participate in the 6th annual CNY Innovation Challenge. It’s open to students

Downtown Syracuse Dining Weeks set for early March
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Downtown Syracuse Dining Weeks are set for early March with 51 restaurants participating this year. The 18th annual Dining Weeks promotion is

Tompkins Chamber’s Tavares tapped to chair CANYS board
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Tavares was recently elected to her second term on the Chamber Alliance of

The Paige Group adds Scott-Younis and Peters as senior staffers
Yvonne Scott-Younis has joined the firm as director of marketing. As part of the client-leadership team, she is responsible for the development of marketing and

Binghamton Rumble Ponies to conduct talent search for 2022 game-day staff
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Binghamton Rumble Ponies minor-league baseball team on Feb. 19 will host its annual talent-search event for game-day staff at the Oakdale
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