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Former Pathfinder Bank financial advisor launches his own firm in Fulton
FULTON, N.Y. — After nearly 15 years of serving clients at Pathfinder Bank in its Investment Services Department, financial advisor Craig Fitzpatrick has started his own firm. Fitzpatrick Financial, a full-service investment firm, has opened for business at 201 S. Second St. (NY-481) in Fulton. “Starting Fitzpatrick Financial has been a dream of mine for […]

CenterState CEO unveils new name for the expanded Tech Garden
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO’s downtown Syracuse business incubator — which has been known as the Tech Garden — now has a new name. The

Broome County attracted more than $174 million in new private investment in 2024
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County saw more than $174 million in new private investment supported by the Broome County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) in 2024,

St. John Fisher University offers minor in entrepreneurship and innovation
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — St. John Fisher University says it’s offering a new minor in entrepreneurship and innovation that can help students build the business skills and knowledge to launch a startup venture. The minor is open to students of all majors. The course work involved seeks to help develop an understanding of entrepreneurship principles; small-business

6 Acres Farm Brewery formally opens taproom, events center in Mexico
MEXICO, N.Y. — 6 Acres Farm Brewery has formally opened its taproom and event space at 393 Fort Leazier Road in the town of Mexico

Shared commercial kitchen opens in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Shared Kitchen Ithaca, a new 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has opened its commercial kitchen space and is welcoming new members. The nearly 4,000-square-foot kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art food-production equipment, according to an announcement from the organization. “The Ithaca region has long been deficient in the facilities needed for entrepreneurs to manufacture their

Construction continues on new Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel in Salina
SALINA, N.Y. — Construction continues on the upcoming Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel at 241 Elwood Davis Road in the town of Salina. The new

State finds nearly $3 million in workers’-compensation fraud in 2024
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — New York State identified $2.7 million in workers’-compensation fraud and made 14 arrests for such fraud in 2024, representing a nearly 30

New York manufacturing index rises but remains in negative territory in April
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business conditions index improved 12 points in April but remained below zero at -8.1, which indicates continued contraction in

Goodwill store set to open in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes will open its first retail location in Ithaca on April 25 at 9 a.m., following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 15,000-square-foot thrift store occupies the former Ollie’s Bargain Outlet location at 723 S. Meadow St., Goodwill of the Finger Lakes announced. “This strategic expansion has been a long
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