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CenterState CEO, GSBDC form new partnership to help serve small businesses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO and the Greater Syracuse Business Development Corporation (GSBDC) on Thursday announced a new strategic partnership to scale GSBDC’s lending resources
Herkimer County Chamber begins search for new executive director
HERKIMER, N.Y. — The Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce is searching for a new executive director as Denise Cavanaugh announced she is leaving the organization. “After two great years, I have decided to move on to other opportunities that will provide me with new challenges and flexibility, as well as focus on my own business,
Oneida County Tourism plans first annual legislative breakfast event
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Tourism (OCT), in partnership with the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association (NYSHTA), will host the first-ever Central New York Legislative Networking Breakfast on Friday, May 9. It will be held from 9-11 a.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton’s Crystal Ballroom at 102 Lafayette St. in Utica. “We’re proud
Regional finalists named in New York Business Plan Competition
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute hosted the Mohawk Valley Regional Competition of the New York Business Plan Competition on April 4. The event selected
25th Syracuse Nationals car show to include Batmobile, specialty-car exhibits, Winfield tribute
SULLIVAN, N.Y. — The Batmobile, George Jetson’s flying car, Scooby-Doo’s Mystery Machine, and the return of the American Motor Drome Co. Wall of Death are
Buffalo Bills hold topping-out ceremony for new stadium as construction continues
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills on Friday held a topping-out ceremony to mark the lifting and placing of the last major roof module
Oneida County hotels post strong month of business in February
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County hotels registered significant increases in three key benchmarks of business performance in February. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) climbed 7.3 percent to 51.2 percent in the second month of 2025 compared to the year-prior month, according to a report from STR, a Tennessee–based hotel-market
Oneida County Tourism leader discusses future plans
UTICA, N.Y. — With almost two years under her belt at the helm of Oneida County Tourism (OTC), Sarah Foster Calero is using the lessons she has learned to outline future plans for the organization. Foster Calero took the leadership role at OCT in June 2023, succeeding the former president of 14 years Kelly Blazosky,
Broome County hotels register a strong month of business in February
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County hotels saw a slight rise in overnight guests in February, as two other key indicators of business performance increased by
Two Cousins Pinball formally opens in Marcy
MARCY, N.Y. — Two Cousins Pinball is formally celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, April 5 from 2-9 p.m. at 9360 River Road. Admission for the event is $25, which includes unlimited play of pinball and other games, giveaways while supplies last, and drawings every hour for merchandise. Two Cousins Pinball will donate 20 percent
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