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UnitedHealthcare is offering Central New York small businesses the chance to pursue $10,000 in funding for projects to improve community health and wellness. UnitedHealthcare, CenterState

Onondaga County: Flex-Hose, Cryomech expanding operations
Cryomech, which manufactures high performance cryogenic equipment, plans to relocate to a new facility within the town of DeWitt. Crews have yet to build the

Oswego-Fulton Chamber to use $20K Shineman grant to boost farmers markets project
It has invested in the farmers markets because it “believes that vibrant weekly markets in both Fulton and Oswego will enhance those communities and the

SBA names Rickman new deputy district director of Syracuse district office
Rickman most recently served as branch manager, supervising the district’s Albany and Elmira offices, the SBA said in a Monday news release. He joined the

Pilot launches helicopter tour business near Ithaca
LANSING — The Ithaca and Finger Lakes region has an abundance of scenic sites to see included waterfalls, gorges, lakes, college campuses, vineyards, and more. Andrew Garcia is betting people will want to gain a new perspective on these attractions from the high-in-the-sky vantage point of a helicopter. The experienced U.S. Air Force search and

The Cremeria brings the flavors of Italy to Clinton
CLINTON — A new gelato shop has opened in Clinton, in plenty of time for summer when demand for the cold delicacy is likely to be at its greatest. Business owner Maria Macrina formally opened The Cremeria at 17 College St. on May 10 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. The

Utica bar, Sickenberger Lane to formally reopen Friday with new name, new look
UTICA, N.Y. — Sickenberger Lane, a 15-year-old downtown Utica bar and entertainment venue, will formally reopen on Friday under its new name, Sicken@624, and look,

Genius NY is accepting applications for program’s fourth round
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Genius NY is accepting applications for the fourth round of the year-long business accelerator. Genius NY stands for Growing ENtrepreneurs & Innovators

Scholars & Champs store started in downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE — Scholars & Champs — a new retail store offering apparel, fashion, art, and vintage items catering to Syracuse Orange sports fans — recently opened in downtown Syracuse. The new shop, located at 310 S. Salina St., is the brainchild of business owner, Bert “The Shirt” Aufsesser, a Syracuse University alum and Southern California

CenterState CEO annual meeting draws more than 1,200
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — More than 1,200 people attended CenterState CEO’s annual meeting in which it honored five area organizations with its Business of the Year
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