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State: $20M Greater Binghamton Fund to pay for 32 projects
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The $20 million Greater Binghamton Fund has awarded money to help pay for 32 projects in Binghamton, Johnson City and Endicott. The

Viewpoint: No Better Time than the Present to Prepare for Disaster
As this year’s hurricane season continues, small-business owners across upstate New York are urged to start preparing for emergencies. September is National Preparedness Month, and
SBA awards NY SBDCs $125K to support small business “innovation,” R&D commercialization
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded $125,000 to the New York State Small Business Development Center (NYS SBDC) network. The funding is allocated

ENV Insurance Agency is doubling its space in Clay
CLAY — ENV Insurance Agency is adding a 5,000-square-foot space to its existing 5,000-square-foot building at 7789 Oswego Road (Route 57) in the town of Clay to accommodate its business growth. ENV is a provider of employee-benefit programs, property and casualty insurance, home and auto insurance, and other financial services. “We’re growing,” says Ed Vaughn,
CNY Best Places to Work Awards event honors 40 area companies
DeWITT, N.Y. — The 2018 Central New York Best Places to Work Awards event on Wednesday evening recognized 40 organizations from the region. A crowd

Tampa Bay Lightning, Syracuse Crunch extend affiliation agreement for up to seven years
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Tampa Bay Lightning and Syracuse Crunch on Wednesday jointly announced a five-year affiliation extension, with an option for two additional years.

COR Development working on market-place concept for Iron Pier at the Inner Harbor
It’ll include “flexible” square footages ranging from 70 square feet up to 350 square feet, COR said. The venue will also have over 525 parking

Tompkins County Area Development appoints McDaniel as president
ITHACA, N.Y. — The board of directors of Tompkins County Area Development (TCAD) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Heather McDaniel as the organization’s new

Workshop on funding a business slated for Sept. 12 at the Tech Garden
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — “Innovation partners” from around Central New York will host the 2nd annual “Funding Roadmap” workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs and established startups. The

Generations Bank’s Case chosen to fill vacancy on Seneca County IDA board of directors
WATERLOO, N.Y. — The board of directors of the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has voted to have president and CEO of Generations Bank
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