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Covey Computer Software to formally open new location in Utica on Feb. 25
UTICA, N.Y. — Covey Computer Software, Inc. will formally open its new office in Utica next Thursday, Feb. 25. The company will hold a ribbon-cutting
ICS Solutions Group adds employees, forecasts growth in 2016
ENDICOTT — In response to recent client growth, a company focused on information-technology (IT) support services has expanded its employee count and wants to grow further. ICS Solutions Group has hired 10 new employees in the past month or so to work in seven areas of operation. Endicott–based ICS also added two other employees within
Fingerlakes Mall starts ‘Buy Local’ program as it seeks to boost occupancy rate
AURELIUS – Strolling through Fingerlakes Mall near Auburn on a recent Tuesday afternoon, a reporter sees only 15 of the 61 store spaces are open. Music echoes off empty walls and lonely storefronts. Still, Vin Gleason, the mall’s marketing director, is confident that a new initiative is starting to turn things around. The mall’s occupancy
Steal a page from winning football teams for your marketing playbook in 2016
This past December, many of us sat in on or facilitated team meetings that focused on what we were going to change for the better in 2016. You may have named competitors who are getting under your skin, or dreamed of a day when you could rebrand yourself, build the new website you need, or climb
New Syracuse Tech Garden program manager starts work helping startups
SYRACUSE — Robert (Bob) Kaspryzycki has started his new job as program manager for the Syracuse Tech Garden, CenterState CEO’s technology incubator and business accelerator at 235 Harrison St. CenterState CEO announced the hiring of Kaspryzycki in a Feb. 4 news release. He started his new role on Jan. 25. He replaces Tony Kershaw, who
Jefferson County man takes 2nd place in national veteran business competition
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Jefferson County veteran won $20,000 as the 2nd place finisher in the 2016 D’Aniello Family Foundation Business Plan Competition. Paul Kilgore’s
TJMG Properties acquires Highlander Associates
LIVERPOOL — TJMG Properties, LLC, a brokerage, development, and management firm, has acquired DeWitt–based Highlander Associates Ltd. in a deal that closed on Dec. 31. TJMG Properties, which operates at 209 Second St. in the village of Liverpool, didn’t disclose any terms of the acquisition. Highlander Associates, which continues operating under that name, has an
The R&D Tax Credit: Major Changes, Big Tax Savings for Startups, Small Businesses
This year is already shaping up to be a banner one for startups — and believe it or not, CEOs and investors of these innovative software and technology companies have Congress to thank. In December, as part of the bipartisan tax deal reached by Congress and signed into law by the president, the federal Research
Whelan & Curry welcomes new part owner and vision to the business
DeWITT — Whelan & Curry Construction Services Inc., a commercial construction management company based in the town of DeWitt, has added a fresh face to its ownership. Chris Corfield, a project manager at Whelan & Curry for seven years, is taking over Michael Curry’s part ownership of the company. Corfield acquired Curry’s stock and now
CenterState CEO names new program manager for the Tech Garden
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO announced it has hired Bob Kaspryzycki as program manager for the Tech Garden, its technology incubator and business accelerator at
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