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Regional companies among finalists in FuzeHub’s annual commercialization competition
ALBANY, N.Y. — Businesses from Syracuse, Cazenovia, Binghamton, Hamilton, and Potsdam are among the finalists in FuzeHub’s 2021 commercialization competition. The event is set for

Syracuse-Rome drone corridor to host 5G test network
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A 5G test network for unmanned aircraft is coming to the 50-mile unmanned-aircraft systems (UAS) corridor between Syracuse and Rome. NUAIR hopes to have the necessary components to begin the testing before the end of the year, Tim Lawton, director of marketing & public relations for NUAIR tells CNYBJ in an email.

Doyle Security Systems acquires Watertown firm
Rochester–based Doyle Security Systems, Inc., which has an office in Syracuse, has announced the acquisition of STAT Communications, a privately held company that was founded

Downtown Farmers Market in Syracuse wraps up 49th season on Tuesday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Downtown Farmers Market in Syracuse’s Clinton Square concludes its 49th season on Tuesday, scheduled from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The weekly market,

Norm Poltenson, founder of CNYBJ, dies at 82
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Norman Poltenson, founder of The Central New York Business Journal (CNYBJ), died late Sunday afternoon at the age of 82 after a

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County will host another COVID-vaccine booster clinic, is planning for a new community-testing location, and has concerns about virus clusters in

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Quilts By Commission: From Home-Based Business to So Much More
AUBURN — Up until now, Stephanie McCall — owner of Quilts By Commission, LLC of Auburn — has created custom quilts as a one-woman show. However, COVID shutdowns made her re-imagine her customers’ experience. While the part of McCall’s business that required in-person consultations suffered early in the pandemic, she was able to adapt by

TCGplayer names chief supply chain officer
SYRACUSE — TCGplayer, an online store for collectible trading-card games and more, has added a chief supply chain officer. Kristin Bauer started her duties Sept. 27, per a company news release. In this newly created role, Bauer is responsible for advancing TCGplayer’s end-to-end supply-chain strategy, including overseeing its fulfillment-center operations in Syracuse. Bauer joins TCGplayer

AIS receives $95 million contract for AWARE prototype
ROME, N.Y. — Assured Information Security (AIS) has been awarded a $95 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for an Antifragility Workstation for Resiliency (AWARE) prototype. The pact will be focused on researching “novel and innovative” anti-fragility concepts and integrating proven anti-fragility tools, techniques and processes into operational and emerging cyber platforms. Rome–based AIS

People news: Galaxy Media Partners hires Veley for new position
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrie Veley has joined Galaxy Media Partners as director of development – multi-platform strategies, the company announced. In this comprehensive new
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