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New York State Parks to hire 1,000 lifeguards this summer
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced it is hiring more than 1,000 new and returning lifeguards for this
SBA launches business competition for products that help women; Syracuse, Utica events are planned
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched a nationwide competition for entrepreneurs focusing on products and services that will benefit women and their families.
CenterState CEO reveals Business of the Year finalists
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO has announced the 15 finalists in the five categories for its annual Business of the Year honor. The economic-development organization
Syracuse CoWorks to formally open on March 18
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse CoWorks will formally open its new space on the second floor of the building at 201 E. Jefferson St. in Syracuse
SBA Viewpoint: Previewing the 2015 Operation: Start Up & Grow conference
Since 1776, our nation has been a land of opportunity and freedom. It’s a place where anyone can pursue and achieve that “American dream.” In
Binghamton background check firm is poised for growth
BINGHAMTON — Background checks for employment and medical-fraud avoidance purposes are a hot topic. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has brought suit for the improper use of background checks of employees against high-profile defendants such as BMW North America and Dollar General. Attorneys have also brought class-action law suits against employers that fail to
Greater Utica Chamber names Morrill board chairman
UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce board of directors has elected Michael Morrill, president and founder of Total Solutions, as its chairman
CNY unemployment rates decline in January
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Binghamton, Utica–Rome, Ithaca, and Watertown–Fort Drum metro areas fell in January, compared to a year ago, according to the latest
Mackenzie Hughes elects Neil J. Smith as new partner
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Mackenzie Hughes LLP announced it has elected Neil J. Smith to the law firm’s partnership. Smith has been a member of the Syracuse–based
Former radio executive opens Oneida County’s first winery
VERONA — After 28 years in media, Mary Jo Beach retired as the vice president/general manager of four radio stations, at Townsquare Media, in the Mohawk Valley to follow her dream. She fulfilled that dream by opening Oneida County’s first winery on Dec. 19. “In 2004, I took my first trip on a wine
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