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Naturally Lewis awards $60,000 in grant funding to two Lewis County businesses
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Naturally Lewis, Inc. says it has awarded grant funding totaling $60,000 to two Lewis County businesses through the Launch Lewis County program.

Regal movie theaters set for a remodel at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Regal movie theaters are slated to get an “extensive” remodel at Destiny USA this spring. Throughout the renovation process, Regal will

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens says city officials and the developer still want to move forward with plans to redevelop the former

Oneida Indian Nation selects New York businesses for Turning Stone project
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation’s renovation and expansion project at Turning Stone Resort Casino continues to support businesses based in the state. The Oneida Nation says it has selected 32 new businesses in the state to support aspects of the project. The businesses will provide a variety of services under the supervision of

Dinosaurs come alive at new Utica Zoo exhibit
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Zoo is adding a new international exhibit — Dino Discovery presented by The Flemma Group at Baird — from May

Hiring event set for Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The company that manages the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview in the town of Geddes will host a hiring event

Strategic Executive Alliance partners with Greater Utica Chamber for monthly program
UTICA, N.Y. — Strategic Executive Alliance (SEA) has announced a partnership with the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce to host a monthly residency program beginning in April that will provide local businesses and entrepreneurs access to SEA’s expertise. Beginning Monday, April 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., SEA will hold sessions on the first

City of Utica plans improvements for Oriskany Street corridor
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica Mayor Michael Galime has announced a three-pronged approach to tackle issues on Oriskany Street, which serves as the city’s western gateway. “Oriskany Street has proven it can support a wide variety of commercial and residential interests, and it is time to take the next step,” Galime said in a press release

Kickboxing studio formally opens on March 24
UTICA, N.Y. — Renegade Kickboxing will celebrate its formal grand opening with the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 24. The event, at 310 Broad St. in Utica, will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m., a live class demo at 5 p.m., tours, and refreshments. The kickboxing and fitness studio offers a

Binghamton business-plan competition has April 2 submission deadline
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton entrepreneurs still have a few weeks to make their submissions for this year’s Binghamton business-plan competition. Applications are due April 2.
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