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Matt Brewing launches $5 million biogas-to-power facility
through a process called anaerobic digestion. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) provided a $1 million incentive to Matt Brewing Co.,
SRC plans new internship program in STEM
CICERO — SRC, Inc. has two new programs in place to support education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and community service. The SRC
New president takes over at L. & J.G. Stickley
MANLIUS — Edward Audi has moved into the position of president at L. & J.G. Stickley, Inc. The wood and upholstered furniture manufacturer told employees
Help available for international business ventures
VESTAL — With an array of programs and support available, now is a great time for businesses to consider taking their business to the international level, according to the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Binghamton University. “It’s a good time to start looking at exporting,” says Rochelle Layman, director of the local SBDC, which
Aspen Athletic acquires Fitness Forum Health Club in DeWitt
Fitness Forum exits the health-club business DeWITT — Aspen Athletic Clubs stretched its footprint for the third time this year with a Dec. 1 acquisition of Fitness Forum Health Club in DeWitt. The move gives Aspen its fifth location in 24,000 square feet at 6800 E. Genesee St. — its first club to the
Cazenovia Equipment breezes into wind, solar markets with energy division
CAZENOVIA — A Central New York farm and landscaping equipment dealer believes it has solid ground on which to build windmills — its reputation. The John Deere dealership Cazenovia Equipment Co. installed its first wind turbines this year — putting up windmills at three dairy farms, one apple orchard, and an organic farm under its
Geneva hair-products maker powers up with windmills
GENEVA — Zotos International, Inc. found a way for the wind to blow through its hair-care products. The Geneva–based manufacturer uses a pair of 1.65-megawatt wind turbines to help power its plant at 300 Forge Ave. The 364-foot turbines have been operational for about 12 months, and Zotos hopes to use them to generate as
Ithaca clean-tech startup looks to seas for power
ITHACA — An Ithaca–based clean-tech startup firm, called WavElectric, is developing a power-generation system that focuses on producing electricity using the motion of ocean waves. The company’s technology was developed by Angel Martinez, a senior research technician at Cornell University. The system involves a kinetic-power generator that is activated by movement, says Alessandro Anzani, WavElectric
New law firm specializes in estate planning, elder law
UTICA — Elder law attorney Robert Hilton, III opened a new law firm to provide estate planning and elder law advice and services. Hilton Estate
Hummel’s Office Plus acquires CNY Office Products in Cortland
MOHAWK — Office-product dealer Hummel’s Office Plus has added to its list of retail locations by purchasing CNY Office Products of Cortland. Mohawk–based Hummel’s closed
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