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Tioga County Economic Forecasting Forum set for late February in Owego
OWEGO, N.Y. — The Tioga County Economic Forecasting Forum: Which Sky is NOT Falling? is coming up in late February. The event is set for Thursday, Feb. 23 from 3-5 p.m. at the Quality Inn, Banquet Center in Owego, per an announcement on the website of the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce. Giovanni Scaringi, professor […]

Guglielmo retires as Rome Area Chamber president
ROME, N.Y. — William Guglielmo has retired as president of the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce after a nearly 50-year career with the organization. He

New York Farm Show returns to Syracuse area in February
GEDDES, N.Y. — The New York Farm Show returns to the State Fairgrounds in Geddes from Feb. 23-25, with more than 400 exhibitors expected to

Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, Naturally Lewis partner to launch Member Investor Network
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — The Lewis County Chamber of Commerce and Naturally Lewis are partnering to launch a “restructured, improved” membership program, which they’re calling the

Oswego’s first electric vehicle fast-charging hub now available
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The first electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers that any all-electric vehicle can use are now available in downtown Oswego. The two-charger hub

State awards first construction contract for I-81 viaduct-replacement project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Even though a court battle has the project currently on hold, New York State has awarded the first construction contract for the

Oneida County unveils redesigned website
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County recently launched a newly redesigned website that it says is easier to use and has several new features. The new site, which users can visit at www.ocgov.net, features a mobile-first design compatible with modern devices and browsers, a new user experience and interface design, and navigation that allows quick access
Broome County hotel occupancy unchanged in November, other key indicators rise 8 percent
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County hotels had a mixed month in November. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county was unchanged at 56.4 percent compared to a year earlier. That was the worst monthly performance in this measure in 2022 as occupancy had increased every month before that,

Upstate Medical, Syracuse Crunch partner on opioid- abuse prevention campaign
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University and the Syracuse Crunch are partnering on a public-education campaign to fight opioid use and overdose. Assemblymember Pamela Hunter (D–Syracuse) secured a grant to help fund the program, Upstate Medical said in a release. Crouse Health is also participating in the campaign. Howard Dolgon, who owns the Syracuse Crunch,
Mohawk Valley EDGE names new board chair and directors
ROME, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley EDGE, a not-for-profit corporation that works to strengthen and grow the Mohawk Valley’s economy, announced the appointment of Justin Hummel as chair of the board of directors and the election of three new board directors. Hummel was first elected as an MV EDGE director in 2016. He serves as CEO
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