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MACNY partnering with Laura Thorne Consulting for workshops, online courses
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association has a new partnership with Laura Thorne Consulting of Syracuse. Thorne has joined the organization as a partner consultant. In her role, Thorne will help with MACNY’s expansion of workshops and coaching, consulting directly with MACNY members, and support the creation of on-demand online courses. She’ll provide training, […]

Three firms win cash in Oswego County’s Next Great Idea contest
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Six Acres Farm Brewery of Mexico, North 40 Clover of Lacona, and Moth & Flame Base Camp were awarded funding in the 2021 “Next Great Idea” (NGI) Oswego County Business Competition. The winning businesses were awarded cash and business services totaling $90,000 in value to expand in Oswego County. Operation Oswego County

Solar-roof manufacturer SunTegra moves to Binghamton
KIRKWOOD, N.Y. — SunTegra, a startup manufacturer of solar roof tiles and shingles, recently announced that it’s moving manufacturing and administrative activities to the Binghamton area. Previously located in Highland, New York, near Poughkeepsie, SunTegra was formerly known as Integrated Solar Technology. Founded in 2013 by current CEO Oliver Koehler, the company designs and manufactures

Blues, Brews & BBQ returns to Clinton Square in May
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based Galaxy Media and Classic Rock TK99 say their well-known blues festival is returning to downtown Syracuse late next spring. TK99’s Blues,

Ithaca firm wins funding, Illinois firm wins grand prize in latest Grow-NY agribusiness competition
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — An Ithaca firm is among the companies that captured prize money in this year’s Grow-NY food innovation and agriculture technology business competition.

VIEWPOINT: Small Business Saturday supports Main Streets hit by COVID-19 pandemic
While upstate New York has felt the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, the public-health crisis confirmed the critical role that small businesses play in our

Binghamton Rumble Ponies have a new owner, new lease agreement at Mirabito Stadium
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, the AA affiliate of the New York Mets, on Monday announced new ownership and a new lease agreement

Tompkins Chamber, Convention & Visitors Bureau to relocate to Ithaca’s west side
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and Ithaca/Tompkins Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) are moving to Ithaca’s west side. The chamber’s board

CNYSME selects Ed Riley to receive 2022 Crystal Ball Award
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Sales & Marketing Executives (CNYSME) has selected Ed Riley as the 45th recipient of its annual Crystal Ball

PAR unit wins largest contract in company history
ROME, N.Y. — PAR Government Systems Corp. will use a nearly $500 million U.S. Air Force contract for counter-small unmanned aircraft system (C-sUAS) software, hardware, and technical documentation. It represents the largest single contract award in PAR’s history, the firm said. PAR Government Systems is a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Hartford–based PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE:
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