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Solvay Bank announces plans for its 10th branch
DeWITT, N.Y. — Solvay Bank plans to open its 10th branch office in the Wegmans Plaza at 4248 James St. in the town of DeWitt. The bank held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 12 to mark the start of construction on the new 2,200-square-foot Smart*Office, per its announcement. Solvay Bank expects the branch, which it […]
CenterState CEO leader to take three-month sabbatical
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The man who leads CenterState CEO in Syracuse says he plans to step away from his duties for three months in the third quarter of this year. Robert Simpson, president and CEO of CenterState CEO, announced his intention in a May 9 email note to members. “After thoughtful consideration, and with the
Einstein Bros. Bagels formally opens at Syracuse airport
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Einstein Bros. Bagels location at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is now in operation. The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) and
Lewis County business to assume oversight of Art in the Park event
LYONS FALLS, N.Y. — Naturally Lewis, Inc. says local business Rags & Rivers will begin oversight of the summer art walk event, Art in the
Simpson to take three-month sabbatical from CenterState CEO this summer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Robert Simpson, president and CEO of CenterState CEO, says he plans to take a sabbatical from his duties at CenterState CEO this summer. “After thoughtful consideration, and with the full support and involvement of the CenterState CEO Executive Committee, I’ve made the decision to take a sabbatical and will be stepping away
Jim King, founding director of the New York Small Business Development Center, dies
ALBANY, N.Y. — James L. (Jim) King, who in 1984 helped launch the New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC) and served as its executive
Kris-Tech Wire leader set for MACNY’s Wall of Fame
DeWITT — Graham Brodock, president of Kris-Tech Wire of Rome, is set for induction to MACNY’s Manufacturers Wall of Fame. DeWitt–based MACNY, The Manufacturers Association is recognizing Brodock for his “visionary leadership and transformative impact” at Kris-Tech Wire, where he has served as president since 2014. MACNY’s Manufacturers Wall of Fame recognizes people who have
State OGS certifies three Central New York firms as SDVOBs
ALBANY— New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy recently announced that 33 businesses across the state were certified as service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOBs), including three small businesses in the 16-county Central New York region. The New York OGS Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (DSDVBD) issued the certification to CM Property
Oneida County hotel occupancy jumps in March
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County hotels registered a robust rise in overnight guests in March, as two other key benchmarks of business performance also improved.
NNY Community Foundation’s Rock Charitable Fund supports 11 St. Lawrence County nonprofits
WATERTOWN — The Northern New York (NNY) Community Foundation in early April announced that 11 nonprofit organizations serving St. Lawrence County residents will share $148,460 in grant funding from its Rock Charitable Fund to preserve local history and maintain churches and cemeteries in the region. The legacy fund was established at the Community Foundation in
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