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Onondaga County warns of potential COVID-19 exposure at three area bars and restaurants
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department on Tuesday confirmed that customers of three area bars and restaurants have tested positive for COVID-19. Members

NYC’s Geopipe wants to grow CNY presence following win in Genius NY
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Geopipe of New York City is the winner of the $1 million grand prize in this year’s Genius NY competition. Genius NY

NOCO Energy acquires Syracuse’s Glycol Blender
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — NOCO Energy on Thursday announced the acquisition of Glycol Blender, a Syracuse–based glycol supplier and recycler. NOCO Energy is headquartered in Tonawanda,

Chemung County Chamber seeks applications for 2021 Leadership Chemung class
ELMIRA, N.Y. — The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications through Sept. 30 for the Leadership Chemung Class of 2021. The virtual program

Tompkins Chamber, CVB to sell their Ithaca headquarters, seek new main office
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) plan to sell their headquarters at 904 East Shore Drive

SIDA approves funding for more than 50 small businesses, nonprofits to help with COVID-19 expenses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Industrial Development Agency (SIDA) board of directors on Wednesday approved 52 grants and one loan to small businesses and nonprofits

New York manufacturing index rises in September
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index climbed 13 points to 17 in September, representing its third consecutive positive reading. The index fell 14

McCarthy Mercantile to provide showcase for artists, makers
SYRACUSE — A new underground indie marketplace, called the McCarthy Mercantile, is set to open under Wildflowers Armory in the basement of the McCarthy Building at 217 S. Salina St. on Sept. 16. The mission of McCarthy Mercantile is “to promote the independent makers, collectors, and artists of Central New York and foster creative collaborations,

CNY RPDB to establish revolving-loan fund for small businesses hurt by pandemic
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board (CNY RPDB) will use $1.2 million in federal funding to create and administer

OSWEGO, NY— Burritt Motors has recently opened a new $9 million facility for its Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM dealerships in Oswego. In 2017, Burritt
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