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CNY regional council funding ‘runs the gamut’
A review of economic-development aid bound for Central New York under the second year of the state’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative shows projects ranging from worker training to facility expansions are in line for funding. Central New York’s Regional Economic Development Council brought home $93.7 million for 73 projects in the region, New York […]
New magazine targets Syracuse-area interest in wellness
ONONDAGA — The publisher of THRiVEcny says the Central New York market is primed for the free monthly health and wellness magazine that hit shelves at the turn of the year. “Syracuse is really at the forefront of the trend with integrative medicine in the community,” says Sue Wallace, publisher of THRiVEcny. “A couple of
Downtown gym expands with more space, upgrades
SYRACUSE — A fitness club in downtown Syracuse has expanded with the addition of new workout space and amenities, according to the Downtown Committee of
Maines Paper and Food Service names CFO
CONKLIN — Maines Paper and Food Service, Inc. announced it has promoted Terri Deane to senior vice president and chief financial officer. Deane joined Maines
GOUVERNEUR — Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc., parent of Gouverneur Savings and Loan Association, has promoted Victor James to vice president and chief operating officer. James first
Syracuse IT firm wins VA contract
SYRACUSE — Systems Made Simple, Inc., a Syracuse–based information technology firm, won a $1.9 million contract from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The 12-month deal
Optimism remains low in December among small-business owners
Clouds failed to part in December for small-business leaders, according to the Small Business Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The
SYRACUSE — An Albany law firm with a Syracuse office is expanding into the Buffalo market. Tully Rinckey, PLLC will open its Buffalo office Jan.
Ithaca’s Primet to begin licensing its technology
ITHACA — Primet Precision Materials, Inc., an Ithaca–based advanced materials company, plans to start licensing its technology to larger businesses. The firm’s core technology involves the production of very small particles on the micron to nano scale. Those particles have a range of applications, but Primet has been focusing on materials used in manufacturing lithium
Blue Ocean caps year of growth in 2012
SYRACUSE — Blue Ocean Strategic Capital, LLC went through a growth spurt in 2012, adding two new staff members from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Syracuse and acquiring Hebert Financial Strategies of Liverpool. Stephen Chow and Jeffrey Moro joined Blue Ocean from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in July. It’s one of the first times in
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