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Prototyping accelerator in Ithaca accepting applications for summer program
ITHACA, N.Y. — Rev: Ithaca Startup Works has launched applications for its 2025 Prototyping Hardware Accelerator summer-long program that guides entrepreneurs through developing physical product

Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship launches AI & Business program
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship on Monday said it is launching a new artificial intelligence (AI) certificate program to provide

NextGen Label Group names new CFO, president of Van Alstine division
CICERO, N.Y. — NextGen Label Group has appointed Andrew Horvath as company CFO and president of the Van Alstine division, effective April 1. Horvath (pictured) will replace Dan Rosenbaum, who was recently promoted to president and CEO of NextGen Label Group, also effective April 1, the company announced. Horvath joined NextGen Label Group earlier this year as

National Grid Agribiz program can help agribusiness upgrades, expansions
National Grid (NYSE: NGG) says it can help farmers who would like to upgrade operations or expand their businesses. The energy company says it can

Liquor store in Massena formally reopens under new owners, name
MASSENA — The North Country Liquor & Wine store formally opened in December at 434 South Main St. in Massena. The store, formerly called Romeo’s Liquors, changed ownership in November and is now owned and operated by Vipul and Punita Parmar, who also own the Super 8 Motel in Massena. That’s according to a Dec.

Union Economic Development Office launches loan-to-grant program for businesses
UNION, N.Y. — The Town of Union Economic Development Office (EDO) announced it is offering the Union Square Deal Loan-to-Grant Program (L2G) to existing businesses

Cantina Catrin celebrates launch of new bar space
YORKVILLE — Husband and wife Angel Reyes and Pilar Florez are bringing some new offerings to the Mohawk Valley with their restaurant, Cantina Catrin, in Yorkville. From authentic Mexican cuisine to modern technology and towering beverages, the family-friendly restaurant, located at 700 Oriskany Boulevard, has something for everyone. “We specialized in the Mexican food industry

New fitness, dance studio formally opens in Clinton
CLINTON — After years of studying dance and teaching dance, Julia Shove’s personal expansion into other areas of movement and fitness was a natural lead-in to opening her own studio. Making Moves Fitness & Dance, located at 3 Kirkland Ave. in Clinton, celebrated its grand opening on Dec. 12, 2024. “My roots began in classical

ANCA teams with local chambers to expand small-biz services
SARANAC LAKE — North Country small-business owners and staff can get involved in training programs and other services this year. The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) is crediting a federal grant that it was awarded last September. Offered in partnership with local chambers of commerce, the programs are designed to support the retention of small

Brown’s Plumbing and Heating transitions ownership in Lowville
LOWVILLE — A long time Lowville business transitioned into two different businesses to begin 2025. Brown’s Plumbing and Heating — a family business founded by William C. Brown in 1915 — officially closed its doors at the end of December, Naturally Lewis said in a Jan. 22 announcement. Brown’s Plumbing and Heating has now transformed
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