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INSPYRE Innovation Hub is now open for entrepreneurs, the public to see
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The first in a series of monthly open-house events at the INSPYRE Innovation Hub (the expanded former Tech Garden) is set for Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. The 90-minute event allows those interested to “explore our startup services and programs and learn how we support entrepreneurs in Central [New York!],” per the […]
SNCC to use another Spectrum $25K gift for workforce-development program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Northeast Community Center (SNCC) will use an additional $25,000 grant from Spectrum to further enhance its workforce-development program. The funding comes through the Spectrum Community Center Assist (SCCA) initiative. It’s part of Spectrum’s $30 million philanthropic initiative to revitalize local community centers and invest in job-training programs in rural and
Utica to host the 2026 NYS Tourism Conference
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica will host the 2026 New York State Tourism Conference, presented by the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA). The event is set for April 22-24, 2026 at Delta Hotels by Marriott Utica, located at 200 Genesee St. in downtown Utica. It will welcome more than 200 tourism professionals from across
MACNY, PEB organize student tours to mark October as Manufacturing Month
MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, and its affiliate, Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB), are partnering with 15 local manufacturers to host facility tours for
Tompkins Community Bank names commercial banking regional manager
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank announced it has appointed John Huhtala as commercial banking regional manager, overseeing efforts to serve commercial business customers across Central New York. Huhtala, a 28-year banking industry veteran known for his leadership, mentorship and community engagement, will lead operations with the goal of driving growth and value for the
F. M. Howell & Company names new CFO
ELMIRA, N.Y. — F. M. Howell & Company, an Elmira–based provider of packaging products and services, announced on Monday that it has appointed Michael P. Hosey as its new chief financial officer (CFO). He brings extensive experience in financial leadership and community engagement to the role. Hosey has served as the company’s interim director of
Firley, Moran, Freer and Eassa names new managing partner
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Firley, Moran, Freer and Eassa CPA, P.C. (FMF&E), a Syracuse–based accounting and advisory firm, announced that it has appointed Andrea LaBarge as its new managing partner. She follows current Managing Partner Daniel Gilheney, who will transition to the role of senior advisor following 38 years of leadership and service at the CPA
SUNY Oswego professor selected for SUNY’s inaugural AI for the Public Good fellows program
OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego’s Mohammad Tajvarpour is one of 20 members in the inaugural class of SUNY’s AI for the Public Good fellows. Tajvarpour’s
New York home sales slide in August as inventory levels rise
ALBANY, N.Y. — Realtors in New York state sold 10,517 previously owned homes in August, down 4.7 percent from the 11,036 homes sold in August 2024. But pending sales edged up in the month, which could portend a rise in closed home sales in the next couple of months. That’s according to the New York
Booz Allen Hamilton wins $23 million Air Force tech contract
ROME, N.Y — Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. was recently awarded a $23.4 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for an ORACL software/hardware prototype, reports,
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