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Downtown Ithaca Alliance announces six board members
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance recently announced that six individuals — four downtown Ithaca property owners and two commercial tenants — were elected to its board of directors. Downtown property owners re-elected Teri Tarshus and elected Elsa Hyde, Bryan Warren, and Emily Petrina. Tarshus serves as a representative for the Seneca Place Building […]

Fulton, Seneca Falls to spend their $10M DRI funding on specific community projects
Fulton will target 16 projects and Seneca Falls has focused on 13 projects as the communities move forward with their $10 million awards in the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). The projects will enhance waterfront amenities, repurpose existing buildings to develop new residential and retail spaces, and support small businesses and industry, the office of Gov.

Leaders incentivize businesses to hire youth this summer
SYRACUSE — If area businesses and nonprofits can provide teenagers and young adults with jobs and experience this summer, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon are offering funding and resources. Walsh and McMahon have asked area employers to help young people find work this summer through the City-County Summer Youth Employment

Salina firm receives NYS service-disabled veteran-owned business certification
New York Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner JoAnn Destito recently announced that a Salina landscaping and restoration business has been certified as a service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB). The New York OGS Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (DSDVBD) issued the certification to Elite Property Management & Restoration, which is located on Corkins Lane in the town
CEO FOCUS: Applications for State Regional Council Funding Now Open
The Central New York region has had remarkable success through the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) process, receiving the most funding to date out of all 10 council regions. By aligning critical projects to a clear vision for our region, this initiative has transformed our skylines and downtown districts and allowed businesses across the community to expand

Syracuse group announces NISA pro soccer club to begin play in 2022
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — A Syracuse group led by businessman Samir Belhseine on Thursday announced its application to the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) for a

Utica to target 16 projects with its $10 million DRI award
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica has plans for 16 projects that will benefit from its $10 million state award in the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). The

Destiny USA drops mask requirement for fully vaccinated visitors
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA announced that shoppers who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to wear a mask at the shopping mall,

New York to end most mask, social-distancing requirements for vaccinated people on Wednesday
NEW YORK, N.Y. — As of Wednesday, New York State will adopt the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidance that allows fully vaccinated

Onondaga County urges businesses to complete survey about hiring challenges
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County businesses are being encouraged to take a survey and answer questions about any difficulties they’re having in finding new employees.
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