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Galaxy Communications launches sports-marketing division
SYRACUSE — Galaxy Communications, LLC, the Syracuse–based operator of 14 radio stations in the Syracuse and Utica markets, has announced the creation of a sports-marketing division. The firm, which has relationships with several local and regional sports teams, has hired Ken Elander as general manager of Galaxy Sports Marketing, Galaxy Communications said in a news […]
Kionix CEO and co-founder Galvin resigns
ITHACA — Kionix, Inc., which manufactures inertial sensors used in a variety of applications, announced today the resignation of Gregory J. Galvin, the company’s CEO
OSHA cites Cicero manufacturer for 13 safety violations
CICERO — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited EJ USA Inc., a metal-hatch manufacturer, for 13 “serious” violations
U.S. Department of Energy awards Ithaca firm $3.2 million grant
ITHACA — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Monolith Semiconductor, Inc. of Ithaca $3.2 million in funding to develop a next-generation power-conversion technology.
Personal Healthcare, LLC to acquire St. Joseph Nursing Home in Utica
UTICA — St. Joseph Nursing Home Co. of Utica, Inc. on Thursday announced it has agreed to sell its facilities and transfer its operations to
Cuomo signs bill allowing licenses for New York farm cideries
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday signed the Farm Cideries bill that establishes a new license for farm cideries similar to the licenses already available to
Governor Cuomo launches business-services initiative
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Thursday launched a multi-agency initiative offering free business services that he says will help employers overcome obstacles and grow their businesses in
Syracuse company takes on arena lighting market
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Crunch fans may have noticed something new, bright, and flashy if they have attended any games in the new hockey season. Specifically, they have seen a newly upgraded LED (light-emitting diode) lighting system, featuring flashing and moving lights, installed at the Onondaga County War Memorial by Ephesus Lighting, Inc., a three-year old
Harden Furniture plans technology upgrades
McCONNELLSVILLE — Harden Furniture recently landed a $600,000 New York State Economic Development Council grant that will help the company kick off a three-year, $6-million technology upgrade that expands upon technology innovations installed at the company’s McConnellsville furniture factory a year ago. Last November, Harden (www.harden.com) installed a new Holz-Her CNC machining center and replaced
Computer-technology firm CCPlus plans move, more hiring
SALINA — CCPlus, Inc., a computer-technology company that provides outsourcing services for some of its clients, plans to move into new space in Salina in November and has plans for additional hiring. CCPlus is a firm that provides an information-technology (IT) staff for small businesses that need such a service, says Brian Clark, controller at
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