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SYRACUSE — The School of Information Studies (iSchool) at Syracuse University will serve as one of 50 sites around the world for the second International Space Apps Challenge, sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The hackathon-style event will take place at the iSchool April 20 and 21. NASA will release 50 specific […]
Eye Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons founder foresees continued growth
SALINA — A few years ago, Dr. Thomas Bersani spotted a trend beginning that would sweep up his practice. And he’s not blinking on a prediction that the trend will continue in the future. “For the last four or five years, I’ve gotten extremely busy,” says Bersani, who is a member of the American Society
Oneida Nation Enterprises names Murphy VP for technology
VERONA — Oneida Nation Enterprises has named Steve Murphy vice president for technology, including Turning Stone Resort Casino and SavOn Convenience Stores. Murphy oversees the
WCNY to honor regional ‘Women Who Make America’
WCNY will host an awards ceremony for “Makers: Women Who Make America” honorees next Friday, March 1 at the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in
Breakthrough Design expects more growth in 2013
SYRACUSE — Breakthrough Design Group, an anchor tenant at the South Side Innovation Center, expects to double its business this year and add new staff members. Breakthrough provides Web-design services and got its start in 2008. Tison Kelley, the firm’s founder and executive director of business development, says the company has been doubling its revenue
Syracuse–based social network for small businesses readies launch
SYRACUSE — A new Syracuse–based business announced it is launching a community-focused social network for small and home-based businesses. The company, called Brazzlebox, says it
PAR Technology hardware system being deployed at Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s restaurants
NEW HARTFORD — ParTech, Inc. (PAR), a unit of PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE: PAR), announced today that CKE Restaurants, Inc. (CKE) has selected the new
SUNY Upstate testing iPad teaching technique
SYRACUSE — The State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University has dialed up a study involving Apple iPads and a video-calling app. Upstate
SYRACUSE — The first edition of Startup Labs Syracuse wrapped up this month with the program’s Demo Day. The event took place Feb. 7. The five final teams in the competition pitched to a panel of judges in a public event. They are competing for a total of $350,000 in cash and prizes. The money
Binghamton Web firm sets up shop downtown
BINGHAMTON — A Web-design firm launched last year is making the leap from home offices to a physical location in downtown Binghamton. FreshySites began unofficially and 2011 and its founders formed their company just last year. They built their business from their homes to a base of 77 customers. They opened their 1,300-square-foot office, at
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