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Crockett named president and COO of Mower agency; Mower remains chairman and CEO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It’s a move that Mower describes as a “structured agency leadership transition for future growth.” Mower — a Syracuse–based advertising, marketing, and public relations agency — on June 17 announced that Stephanie Crockett has been named the firm’s president and COO. Crockett assumes the president’s title from Eric Mower, who remains chairman […]
Report: CNY region unemployment rates much lower than a year ago in May
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, and Elmira regions remained in single-digit figures in May and were much lower compared to a year ago with the impact of layoffs in the COVID-19 pandemic. The figures are part of the latest New York State Department of Labor data released June 22. In addition, the Syracuse

Rochester firm acquires Syracuse digital marketing agency Digital Hyve
Under the terms of the agreement, Digital Hyve will retain its brand and become a wholly owned subsidiary of Butler/Till. Kimberly Jones — who was

Hidden Level formally opens new Syracuse headquarters
Hidden Level also has plans to hire about 15 people in the next year, “effectively doubling” the company’s employee count. Besides the new headquarters and

Madison County creates gift-card program to support local restaurants
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Madison County is looking for local restaurants to participate in a gift-card matching program called “Madison Local Eats.” Businesses have until Wednesday

Dunkin’ to open soon in former Tim Hortons location on Taft Road in Cicero
CICERO, N.Y. — A Dunkin’ coffee and donut shop will be opening soon at 6360 E. Taft Road in the town of Cicero. The location, at the corner of Taft Road and Northern Boulevard, was formerly home to a Tim Hortons coffee shop, which closed in late 2015 when the Canada–based coffee chain shuttered nearly

Broad Street Flea Market opens in new Utica location
UTICA, N.Y. — Broad Street Flea Market recently opened in a new location in Utica. The market leased 10,000 square feet in the building at the corner of Second Street and Elizabeth Street, according to Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company. James Furney from Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage represented the landlord in the transaction. No lease

Syracuse University has renamed University College as SU College of Professional Studies
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — University College at Syracuse University is now operating as the Syracuse University College of Professional Studies. The SU board of trustees approved

Gas-station employee at Thruway service area busted for unauthorized credit-card purchases
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. — New York State Police on Monday arrested an employee of a gas station at a New York State Thruway rest area between

Greater Binghamton Chamber to host single day women’s conference on Wednesday
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Breakout sessions, networking, and a comedian to begin the program are all scheduled as part of THRIVE 2021 in Binghamton. The Greater
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