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D’Aniellos donate $30 million for Syracuse University’s IVMF
SYRACUSE — Their names are on the building that houses Syracuse University’s (SU) National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC), which includes the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF). Daniel D’Aniello, an SU graduate and life trustee, and wife, Gayle, have donated $30 million to the IVMF. The donation is meant to “secure the future and […]

Core Athletix Syracuse renews lease on Taft Road in Cicero
CICERO, N.Y. — Core All Stars (Core Athletix Syracuse) has recently renewed its lease at 6261 E. Taft Road in the town of Cicero. Bill Evertz from Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company negotiated the lease renewal on behalf of the tenant, according to a news release from the real-estate firm. No lease terms or square

Syracuse, Ithaca firms are among Launch NY’s Q3 investments
“While we’re always excited about funding new companies for the first time, the theme of Q3 investments was definitely the strong performance that netted our follow-on funding into a half dozen of our portfolio companies.” Marnie LaVigne, president and CEO of Launch NY, said in a release. “On top of that we closed on seven

SBA head discusses community- navigator program in Syracuse visit
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The top official of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) says many of its advisors have become like social workers for small businesses, making sure that they can connect businesses to all the resources that are available. SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman spoke at the dedication ceremony for Syracuse University’s National Veterans

Le Moyne’s Madden School launches center for research and teaching innovation
SYRACUSE — Le Moyne College’s Madden School of Business has established a fourth Center of Excellence that it says will focus on faculty research, innovation, and thought leadership to deepen global engagement and societal impact. Walter Poland, who graduated from Le Moyne in 1966, provided the $1 million donation, the school said. The Walter &

Chobani announces $200,000 in Impact Fund grants
Awards will promote innovation, entrepreneurship, & more NEW BERLIN, N.Y. — Yogurt maker Chobani recently announced this year’s recipients of grants from the annual Chobani Impact Fund. It’s a program designed to fuel innovation, expand economic opportunity, and promote entrepreneurship, diversity, and inclusion in Central New York. Through its partnership with the Community Foundation for

Back to Wellness leases 1,600 square feet of office space at Brighton Hill Office Park
SYRACUSE — Back to Wellness recently leased 1,600 square feet of office space at 890 E. Brighton Ave. in the Brighton Hill Office Park in Syracuse. Back to Wellness offers nutrition, telehealth, and chiropractic services from Dr. Anthony Alphonso, DC. Gary Cottet from Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company represented the landlord in the transaction, per

T2 Utility Engineers leases 2,500 square feet of space on Cambridge Avenue in Salina
SALINA — T2 UES, Inc. (d/b/a T2 Utility Engineers) — a provider of subsurface-utility engineering, utility coordination, and surveying services — recently leased 2,500 square feet of space at 407 Cambridge Ave. in Salina. Bill Evertz of Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company represented the landlord in this transaction, according to a release from the real-estate

Tops, Price Chopper/Market 32 have a new parent company
SCHENECTADY — Tops Markets has merged its operations with Price Chopper / Market 32 and both upstate New York–based grocery store chains have a new parent company, Northeast Grocery, Inc. The completed deal, announced Nov. 8, also resulted in the sale of 12 Tops stores. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved the deal, and the

CNY businesses recognized as Economic Champions
SYRACUSE — CenterState CEO used a Nov. 4 virtual event to recognize more than 375 companies as 2021 Economic Champions for their hiring, expansions, and capital-investment activity. Specifically, the economic-development organization and chamber of commerce honored 376 firms for their collective hiring of nearly 3,500 employees, more than 4.6 million square-feet of expansions, and over
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