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Ithaca software firm opens new offices in Syracuse, Endicott
SYRACUSE — Ithaca–based software-development firm Envisage Information Systems has new offices in Syracuse and Endicott and is working to tap into the local talent pools in those markets to keep pace with its recent growth. The Syracuse office, located in 4,000 square feet at Presidential Plaza, opened in January. Envisage has had a presence in […]
A pair of Cortland insurance agencies plan merger
CORTLAND — The owners of the George B. Bailey Agency and Place Insurance are trying to merge without losing any name recognition. “It’s two independent agencies, and both names are known well,” says Chuck Spaulding, owner and president of the Bailey Agency. “So why wouldn’t we take advantage of using both names?” On Jan. 31,
Mercy Flight Central files plan for new base east of Utica
SCHUYLER — Air-ambulance service Mercy Flight Central plans to open a new base in the town of Schuyler in an attempt to speed its service
Report details growth, reach at community banks
New York’s community banks provide most of the loans for the state’s small businesses and farms, according to a new report from the Department of
Mohawk Valley startup aims to help seniors navigate Medicaid benefits
NEW HARTFORD — A new business that promises to help seniors navigate the hassles of the Medicaid benefits-application process and stay on top of key
Barton and Loguidice expands in North Country
SALINA — Engineering firm Barton and Loguidice has a new office in Watertown. The firm, based in Salina, has additional locations in Albany, Rochester, Ellenville,
Nasiff pumping up its EKG business in Hastings
HASTINGS — A small firm to the north of Syracuse is keeping its lifeblood flowing in the high-pressure medical-device industry. That company is Nasiff Associates, Inc. It specializes in cardiology equipment — electrocardiograms, also known as EKGs or ECGs — in its headquarters at 841-1 County Route 37 in Hastings. “In 1989 I decided to
Growing Galson Laboratories expands in Hawaii, Canada
DeWITT — Galson Laboratories has been growing since the start of 2012 with new locations in new geographies and acquisitions to start off 2013. The company announced two acquisitions in January that will add to operations it established in 2012 in Hawaii and Canada. Based in DeWitt, Galson provides laboratory testing services to the industrial
Endicott IT firm expects more growth in 2013
ICS is putting ‘big emphasis’ on growing its Syracuse business ENDICOTT — An Endicott–based information-technology firm that broke into the Syracuse market three years ago expanded its workforce in 2012 and expects more growth ahead in 2013. ICS Solutions Group added nine people to its staff last year and already hired three more
Topshelf trying to shake up region’s bartending classes
BALDWINSVILLE — Mixology will be on tap at a new Central New York bartending school, but its course catalog also includes a long menu of other skills. “Anyone can memorize an Alabama Slammer,” says Jeffrey Rogers, the founder and director of Topshelf Bartenders. “What I’m training students in is what goes into this gin. Why
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