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Launch New York names Chamoun as board chairman
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Launch New York, a Buffalo–based venture-development organization for upstate New York, announced it has appointed George Chamoun as chairman of the board.
GDP growth in the U.S. slowed to 0.7 percent in the 4th quarter
The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported this morning that the nation’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by a tepid 0.7
CNY unemployment rates decline in December compared to a year ago
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Binghamton, Utica–Rome, Ithaca, and Watertown–Fort Drum metro areas fell in December, compared to a year ago, according to the latest
Ithaca’s Groundswell Center names new director
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming in Ithaca has named Elizabeth Gabriel as its new director. Gabriel will replace founding
Jefferson County veteran among semifinalists in IVMF business-plan competition
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — An entrepreneur from Jefferson County is among 10 semifinalists in a business-plan competition for veterans. Paul Kilgore’s plan for WAORGANY Brewing, LLC
BME to formally open new location in New Hartford on Jan. 28
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Business Machines & Equipment, Inc. (BME) announced it will formally open its new corporate office in New Hartford next Thursday, Jan.
Communiqué founder, Linn, rolls with the punches
ITHACA — In the 1930s, the term “killer instinct” was added to the American lexicon, based on the fighting spirit of heavyweight-boxing champion Jack Dempsey. Today, the term describes someone determined to succeed in everything. Add Laurie Linn to the list, even though her avoirdupois puts her in the bantamweight category. You can find Linn
Daughter for Hire formally opens new office in Clinton
CLINTON — Daughter for Hire LLC, a Mohawk Valley in-home, elderly assistance firm, formally opened its new office at 6 Williams St. in Clinton on Jan. 20. Daughter for Hire, which moved to its new home in November, needed to expand and relocate to accommodate its growth in caregivers needed to look after its growing
Metro Fitness Health Club adds muscle to DeWitt property
DeWITT — The owner of Syracuse–based Metro Fitness Health Club had only intended to offer advice about a property in DeWitt. Then, his company ended up with a second location. In the middle of 2015, one of business owner Randy Sabourin’s personal-training clients asked him to meet with one of his business partners. “That’s when
Harden Furniture completes phase two of its investment strategy
McCONNELLSVILLE — While Santa was busy checking his list to see who was naughty and nice, a team at Harden Furniture, Inc. was busy preparing to install a new head saw at the McConnellsville sawmill. The installation completes phase two of a multi-year, four-phase commitment to upgrade both the technology and workflow at the facility.
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