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New state office to oversee Micron’s $100 billion investment
ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul is creating an office that will oversee both Micron Technology’s (NASDAQ: MU) $100 billion investment for a semiconductor campus in Clay and the state’s overall effort to develop its semiconductor industry. Hochul’s office refers to it as GO SEMI, which is short for the Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, […]

SRC awarded nearly $14M contract modification from U.S. Air Force
CICERO — SRC Inc. was recently awarded an almost $14 million modification to previously awarded U.S. Air Force contract for the Sensor Beam Program. This pact provides for the contractor to research, analyze, technically document, and perform reviews on electromagnetic systems, events, and signatures required by all services and other U.S. agencies, according to a

Workforce Development Board plans six-county virtual job fair
UTICA, N.Y. — Businesses and job seekers across a six-county region are invited to participate in a free, virtual job fair on Jan. 31 from

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

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

Raymond Corp. seeks to fill open second-shift slots at job fair
GREENE, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation is hosting a job fair Saturday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to fill positions for its expanding second

MVCC receives $2 million to open semiconductor and advanced-manufacturing training center
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) has received $2 million in federal funding to create a new semiconductor and advanced-manufacturing training center. MVCC

Rome Lab, Griffiss Institute receive federal funding for tech projects
ROME, N.Y. — The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Griffiss Institute in Rome have both received millions in federal funding for high-tech projects,

CICERO, N.Y. — SRC, Inc. announced it has hired Gwendolyn Sykes as executive VP, finance, and CFO. Sykes is succeeding Phil Fazio, who is retiring

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
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