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St. John Fisher University offers minor in entrepreneurship and innovation
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — St. John Fisher University says it’s offering a new minor in entrepreneurship and innovation that can help students build the business skills and knowledge to launch a startup venture. The minor is open to students of all majors. The course work involved seeks to help develop an understanding of entrepreneurship principles; small-business […]
6 Acres Farm Brewery formally opens taproom, events center in Mexico
MEXICO, N.Y. — 6 Acres Farm Brewery has formally opened its taproom and event space at 393 Fort Leazier Road in the town of Mexico
Shared commercial kitchen opens in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Shared Kitchen Ithaca, a new 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has opened its commercial kitchen space and is welcoming new members. The nearly 4,000-square-foot kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art food-production equipment, according to an announcement from the organization. “The Ithaca region has long been deficient in the facilities needed for entrepreneurs to manufacture their
Construction continues on new Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel in Salina
SALINA, N.Y. — Construction continues on the upcoming Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel at 241 Elwood Davis Road in the town of Salina. The new
State finds nearly $3 million in workers’-compensation fraud in 2024
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — New York State identified $2.7 million in workers’-compensation fraud and made 14 arrests for such fraud in 2024, representing a nearly 30
New York manufacturing index rises but remains in negative territory in April
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business conditions index improved 12 points in April but remained below zero at -8.1, which indicates continued contraction in
Goodwill store set to open in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes will open its first retail location in Ithaca on April 25 at 9 a.m., following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 15,000-square-foot thrift store occupies the former Ollie’s Bargain Outlet location at 723 S. Meadow St., Goodwill of the Finger Lakes announced. “This strategic expansion has been a long
CenterState CEO to announce new name of expanded Tech Garden during upcoming annual meeting
SYRACUSE — The business incubator that has been operating as the Tech Garden at 235 Harrison St. in Syracuse will have a new name once
Syracuse business launches industrial smart motor
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A new company based in Syracuse is hoping to help industrial companies reduce their costs and emissions, increase equipment lifespan, and gain other benefits from its new type of “smart” motor that includes variable-speed intelligence. VIDAR, a new venture of ITT, Inc. (NYSE: ITT), has just brought this innovative technology to market
Two Lewis County firms to use $60K in grants to boost operations
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Two Lewis County businesses will use grants totaling $60,000 that were awarded through the Launch Lewis County program. Naturally Lewis awarded the funding on behalf of the Lewis County Development Corporation (LCDC). Rags & Rivers, of Lyons Falls, will use its $30,000 grant for machinery to expand its services, increase efficiency, and
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