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USDA reports New York onion production fell 7 percent last year
New York farms produced an estimated 209 million pounds of onions in 2020, down 7 percent from the 2019 estimate. That’s according to a USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) 2020 vegetable production summary report issued on Feb. 12. NASS reported that the average yield per acre was 29,000 pounds last year, down more than […]
B&C Storage acquires Tully Mini Storage facility
TULLY — B&C Storage, a locally owned storage company, recently announced it has acquired a self-storage facility in Tully and made it its 18th location in Central New York. The property, formerly known as Tully Mini Storage, is located at 5720 Meetinghouse Road, just off Interstate 81. It’s currently made up of 87 units in
Square Deal Machining acquires a nearby company to expand business operations
MARATHON, N.Y. — Two companies with operations in Marathon in southern Cortland County are now working together. Square Deal Machining Inc. (SDMI) — a metal fabrication and machining company based in Marathon — acquired Kurtz Truck Equipment, a truck equipment and fabrication company, also of Marathon. SDMI says the deal allows it to expand its
2021 Innovation/Entrepreneur Resource Directory
Welcome to the 2021 Innovation & Entrepreneur Resource Directory. The following organizations foster innovation and provide funding, consultation, training, and other support to entrepreneurs across Central New York. Note: This is an update of the Innovation and Entrepreneur Resource Directory that ran in the Nov. 23 issue of The Central New York Business Journal. Blackstone LaunchPad & Techstars
CEO FOCUS: Celebrating the Salt City Market & Northside Women’s Wellness Center
Support for entrepreneurs and targeted real-estate development are critical building blocks for economic development. Ensuring those resources and investments reach historically marginalized and disinvested communities is necessary to drive greater shared prosperity. This month, CenterState CEO’s community investment team, part of our economic inclusion portfolio, joined neighborhood partners and private and public-sector leaders to celebrate the
Tompkins Connect announces winners of the 6th Annual Fab5 Awards
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Connect, a local young-professional organization in Tompkins County, recently announced the winners of the 6th Annual Fab5 Young Professional Awards, sponsored by the Tompkins Trust Company. The Fab5 Awards highlight and celebrate the achievements of young professionals ages 21-40 who are excelling in their fields and making an impact in Tompkins
Schumer to include restaurant-relief fund in the proposed federal COVID-relief bill
CAMILLUS, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) on Monday said he plans to include a restaurant-relief fund in the proposed $1.9 trillion
Square Deal Machining acquires another Cortland County company
MARATHON, N.Y. — Square Deal Machining Inc. (SDMI) — a metal fabrication and machining company based in Marathon — announced it has acquired Kurtz Truck
New York state bars, restaurants can stay open until 11 p.m., starting Sunday
ALBANY, N.Y. — Closing times for restaurants and bars will be extended from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. statewide, beginning this Sunday. Gov. Andrew Cuomo
The Be A Neighbor Fund seeks to help struggling Utica small businesses
UTICA, N.Y. — Seeking to help local small businesses that have struggled during the pandemic, four Utica–area businesses have started the Be A Neighbor Fund. The businesses involved include Universal Bookkeeper, Made In Utica, McGrogan Design, and thINCubator. The fund has an initial goal of raising $45,000 to help out five small businesses. “The idea
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