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New executive director settles in at Naturally Lewis
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — The new executive director of Naturally Lewis, Inc. has been on the job for more than a month, leading the Lewis County–based nonprofit economic-development organization. Joanne Witt officially started work on Monday, Aug. 4, succeeding Brittany Davis in the role. Before joining Naturally Lewis, Witt most recently served as director of the […]

20 finalists named for $3 million Grow-NY competition
ITHACA, N.Y. — The companies Seen Nutrition of Ithaca and Renewal Mill of Canandaigua are among the 20 finalists in the 7th round of the Grow-NY food and agriculture business competition that annually awards $3 million in prize money. The finalists also include four companies from New York City and international businesses that include two

SUNY Broome sees 15 percent rise in fall enrollment, boosted by free tuition initiative
DICKINSON, N.Y. — Classes for the fall semester at SUNY Broome Community College started Aug. 25, and the school says its enrollment for the fall semester is up 15 percent, a gain of 502 students, compared to a year earlier. SUNY Broome acknowledged that SUNY Reconnect, New York State’s free community college initiative, contributed to

Veteran-owned Empire Tram to serve as Marine Innovations dealer
INTERLAKEN, N.Y. — Empire Tram, a veteran-owned company in Interlaken in Seneca County, is now a dealer for Marine Innovations, Inc. of Frazee, Minnesota. Marine Innovations has manufactured and installed inclined elevators, hillside elevators, lift systems, lakeside trams, and residential funiculars for more than 30 years, per its website. It serves customers in North America,

NY SBDC honors Watertown oral surgeon with Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year Award
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Logan Curtis was playing football at age 15 when he broke his jaw and lost seven teeth. The injury led to his first experience with an oral surgeon and ultimately his career inspiration. Dr. Logan Curtis, a U.S. Army and Fort Drum veteran, is the Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Curtis

Taco Bueno Selects PAR Technology to boost restaurant operations and scale growth
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Taco Bueno, a popular quick-service Tex-Mex restaurant chain based in Texas, has selected PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE: PAR) as its unified technology provider. The company will implement PAR POS and PAR Hardware products across its 140 restaurant locations to modernize operations, enhance the guest experience, and support long-term growth, according to

M&T Bank becomes founding sponsor of CenterState CEO’s INSPYRE Innovation Hub in multi-year deal
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Buffalo–based M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) says it will become the founding sponsor of CenterState CEO’s INSPYRE Innovation Hub (the former Tech Garden)

Greek Peak to host SHE RISES: Women’s Self-Care & Empowerment Summit
VIRGIL, N.Y. — Greek Peak Mountain Resort says it will host an event called SHE RISES: A Women’s Self-Care & Empowerment Summit, which is set

SUNY Poly names AVP for marketing and communications
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) has hired Erin Bushinger as its new assistant vice president (AVP) for marketing and communications. A SUNY Poly graduate, Bushinger brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic marketing, communications, and brand development to the role. Bushinger most recently worked as VP of marketing at Standard

New York Air National Guard Showcase set for Sept. 13 at Griffiss International Airport
ROME, N.Y. — The New York Air National Guard (NYANG) will bring its 2025 Showcase to Griffiss International Airport this weekend, highlighting career opportunities in
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