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Project-ION gets new push for internships
SYRACUSE — CenterState CEO is looking to revitalize its Project-ION internship network after interest waned during the recession. The group encouraged businesses to “mob” the site, www.project-ion.com, with internship opportunities on Sept. 6. The idea was based on cash mobs that have taken place around the country that encourage customers to descend on a local […]
Crouse Hospital employs automatic messages to seek substitutes
SYRACUSE — Sick calls are less of a time sink at Crouse Hospital, thanks to one man’s tinkering. Christopher Hines, telecommunications supervisor at Crouse, set up a way for the hospital to use its mass-notification software to help supervisors find substitute workers. Instead of spending time working the phones to find replacements for sick employees,
Weaver Wind Energy nears the commercialization of wind turbine
ITHACA — An Ithaca company has plans to export a new type of wind turbine throughout the country and eventually around the world. Weaver Wind Energy began three years ago. The business grew from work its founder, Arthur Weaver, did with 10-year-old Renovus Energy, also founded by Weaver and based in Ithaca. Renovus works on
FLTG expects more job growth, plans new headquarters
Expansion of the Finger Lakes Technologies Group (FLTG) fiber network has sparked job growth at the firm in the past two years and the company isn’t done yet. Since the end of 2010, FLTG added 50 full-time employees and now employs about 100 people, FLTG President and CEO Paul Griswold says. The company, which provides
New deals site, SweetJack, debuts in Syracuse
SYRACUSE — The latest expansion by SweetJack, a daily deals website based in Atlanta, brought the service to 36 new cities across the country, including Syracuse. The service (www.sweetjack.com) allows companies ranging from restaurants to performance venues to offer deals for 50 percent off and up and promote them through local radio stations via SweetJack,
New York alliance makes grants available for biomass projects
The New York Biomass Energy Alliance is seeking applicants for technical-assistance grants that will help bring biomass projects closer to commercialization. The grants could pay for engineering, design, feasibility and financial analysis, or other technical assistance, according to the alliance. The aid could go to individuals, groups, or businesses. The funding is targeted for projects
Thermold adds to work force, expects more hiring
CANASTOTA — Thermold Corp. in Canastota doubled its work force this year in the midst of new sales growth. The manufacturer has been able to grow its business mainly by pursuing more work with existing clients, says Jerry Rath, vice president for business development. The company makes injection-molded parts for a range of industries. Thermold
Head of DreamWorks Animation to visit SU
SYRACUSE — The CEO of DreamWorks Animation SKG will be in Syracuse Oct. 17 as part of a forum at Syracuse University (SU). Jeffrey Katzenberg,
ENDICOTT — Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc. (EI) has promoted Rajinder Rai to chief technology officer at the Endicott–based provider of electronic packaging and solutions. In
Grants available for biomass projects
The New York Biomass Energy Alliance is seeking applicants for technical assistance grants that will help bring biomass projects closer to commercialization. The grants could
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