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Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce outlines 2022 plans
UTICA, N.Y. — As the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce slowly returns to a normal slate of activities in 2022, it’s also gearing up to celebrate a big milestone. The chamber will bring back its member-favorite annual clambake this year, Executive Director Kari Puleo says, where it will celebrate its 125th year of operation. The […]

OCC to host Maker Faire event at SRC Arena in early April
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College’s (OCC) SRC Arena will host Central New York’s inaugural Maker Faire in early April. The event is set for

Clarkson awarded state funding for Shipley Center, campus project
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Clarkson University in Potsdam has been awarded a total of $1.4 million from the 11th round of the state’s Regional Economic Development

People news: Birch Wealth Management hires operations specialist
ROME, N.Y. — Noah Hartung, of Oriskany, has joined Birch Wealth Management as operations specialist. A 2019 graduate of Oriskany High School, Hartung is a

Pathways to Apprenticeship seeks applicants for next round
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse residents interested in participating in the third group of Syracuse Build’s Pathways to Apprenticeship program have until Feb. 24 to apply. So far, a total of 30 Syracuse residents have graduated from the paid, 11-week program. The apprenticeship readiness-training program focuses on preparing women, people of color, and veterans to help

Hochul seeks to help small biz with billion-dollar rescue plan
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a billion-dollar state rescue plan for New York small businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Hochul announced the proposal during the Jan. 5 State of the State address in Albany. Additionally, Hochul plans to introduce a bill to permanently allow the sale of to-go drinks for bars

CNY Regional Planning & Development Board awarded $70K for investment, job-creation plan
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board (CNY RPDB) will use $70,000 in federal funding to develop its plan for

People news: Bond law firm names Richards partner
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC announced it has elected Anna W. Richards of its Syracuse office as a member (partner) of the

Coffee roaster formally opens near Rome
ROME, N.Y. — Generous Roasting, located in the log cabin at the Delta Lake Bible Conference Center just north of Rome, will formally open on

Syracuse Build’s Pathways to Apprenticeship program seeks applicants for training
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Interested Syracuse residents can apply for the third group of Syracuse Build’s Pathways to Apprenticeship program. Applications will be accepted from now
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