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Barclay Damon names Burgio cannabis team leader
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Barclay Damon LLP announced it has named Aleece Burgio, special counsel, as the firm’s new cannabis team leader. In this role, she

CH Insurance acquires Life Insurance CNY
SYRACUSE — Syracuse–based CH Insurance says it has acquired Life Insurance CNY, described as an “insurance-only financial-services firm” that operated in Syracuse. CH Insurance is a Syracuse–based multi-line insurance agency and benefits manager. Joseph Convertino, Jr., president of CH Insurance, says the acquisition of Life Insurance CNY didn’t involve a financial transaction. Brian Winchell of

Seneca Falls named Finger Lakes winner in fourth round of Downtown Revitalization Initiative
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — The state is awarding the town of Seneca Falls $10 million in funding as the Finger Lakes winner of the fourth

Advance tickets for 2020 Winter Fair go on sale Thursday
GEDDES, N.Y. — Advance tickets for the upcoming Winter Fair at the New York State Fairgrounds will go on sale Thursday at the Winter Fair’s

Planet Fitness DeWitt formally opens after $1.4M in renovations
DeWITT — Planet Fitness on Oct. 9 announced the opening of its DeWitt fitness center at 5859 Bridge St. following a $1.4 million renovation. The 26,000-square-foot DeWitt fitness center offers cardio machines and strength equipment, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, numerous flat screen televisions, massage chairs, and tanning beds. The facility

SBA Syracuse holds graduation ceremony for 2019 Emerging Leaders class
Participants in photo SBA officials and Emerging Leaders participants gathered for a photo at the graduation ceremony. In the front row (from left to

CenterState CEO honors local companies as “Economic Champions” during luncheon
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO recognized a “record” 326 companies as 2019 “Economic Champions” during a Tuesday luncheon event. Nearly 1,000 businesses, community leaders and

Canal Side Café & Bistro is a story of perseverance & more
BALDWINSVILLE — Everyone has a past — some are good, and some are not as good. But whatever you’ve gone through, translating your background and experience to shape and position your business can be transformative. Eric Maliszewski was able to translate his skills and experience into ownership of the Canal Side Café & Bistro, located

Binghamton Chamber taps Duncan as new leader in alliance with the Agency
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The woman who leads The Agency, Broome County’s lead economic-development organization, will soon have some additional responsibilities. The Greater Binghamton Chamber of

Potsdam named North Country winner in fourth round of Downtown Revitalization Initiative
POTSDAM, N.Y. — The state is awarding the Village of Potsdam $10 million in funding as the North Country winner of the fourth round of
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