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October NYS Innovation Summit has speakers from ESD, NYSERDA
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The leaders of Empire State Development (ESD), the national Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program, and the New York State Energy and Research Authority (NYSERDA) will deliver keynote addresses at the upcoming 2023 New York State Innovation Summit. The two-day event is set for Oct. 16–17 at Saratoga City Center & Saratoga […]
Midyear business leaders outlook improves slightly
Business leaders are slightly less worried about a recession this year, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s 2023 Midyear Business Leaders Outlook survey. A total of 45 percent of business leaders say the nation is already in a recession or expect a recession before the end of 2023, down from 65 percent who felt that

Utica native opens dream business
UTICA — As a creative child, Nazaria (Nazzy) Deloach had a dream for a space where he felt free to be himself and create. As an adult, Deloach is making that dream come true with his new business, Dreamer Studios, LLC, which opened in June at 2507 Genesee St. “I fell in love with music

NYSDOT announces opening of Syracuse outreach centers for the I-81 project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) on Wednesday announced the opening of the Syracuse outreach centers for the Interstate 81

Tompkins Chamber brings back Leadership Tompkins program
ITHACA, N.Y. — Leadership Tompkins is back after a three-year hiatus. The Tompkins Chamber Foundation announced applications are open for the 2023-2024 class at the

Utica University receives grant for cyber range plans
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University received a $150,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust to build a new cyber range in Bull Hall. A
Centro to begin service to Syracuse airport in September
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Centro plans to begin a trial service to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) on Sept. 5 with 13 daily round trips each

Oneida Community Mansion House receives grant to fund preservation report
ONEIDA, N.Y. — The Oneida Community Mansion House (OCMH) has received a $18,940 Preserve New York grant to fund a cultural landscape report. OCMH will

Heavy rains damage Adirondack Railroad tracks
OLD FORGE, N.Y. —The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, which operates the Adirondack Railroad, is busy making repairs along the rail corridor after severe storms with

CenterState CEO holds groundbreaking for Tech Garden expansion project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The $32 million expansion project at the Tech Garden at 235 Harrison St. in Syracuse is now underway. It’s expected that crews
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