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People news: IAED hires Holland-Bavis as workforce-program manager
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) announced it has hired Mary Holland-Bavis as workforce-program manager. In this role, she will implement workforce-development programming that addresses the needs of local employers by aligning community partners and resource providers, IAED said in a news release. Specifically, Holland-Bavis will provide “tactical leadership” for IAED’s ongoing “Direct […]
Greater Binghamton Chamber gives Building BC Awards and economic outlook at annual event
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce held its annual economic forecast and Building BC Awards event on Tuesday morning, Feb. 13 at the Holiday Inn Binghamton. Stacey Duncan, CEO of the Leadership Alliance, revealed the results of a December 2023 survey of local business leaders. According to the survey, the top five
People news: LeChase hires Kerr as assistant project manager
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — LeChase Construction Services, LLC announced it has addedTaylor Kerr as an assistant project manager in the Central New York area. In this role, Kerr will help manage, develop, maintain, and oversee all functions of assigned projects at the preconstruction, construction and post-construction phases. That includes safety, construction planning, and cost-control procedures, the
Herkimer, Boonville, and Richfield win downtown transformation funding from state
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul stopped at Herkimer Community College on Monday to announce the villages of Herkimer and Boonville and the town of Richfield as recipients of state funding for downtown revitalization projects. Herkimer will receive $10 million as the Mohawk Valley-region winner in the seventh round of the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative
CenterState CEO report: 72% of area firms expect higher sales
SYRACUSE — Nearly three quarters of area firms (72 percent) surveyed anticipate increased sales or revenue in 2024. That’s according to a new report from CenterState CEO, that’s based on the responses of 165 businesspeople in the region. The report also found 55 percent of those surveyed expect an increase in jobs and hiring in
Marquardt partners with Dronehub to advance drone technology in CNY
cutting-edge technologies,” Christopher Berry, Marquardt’s business-development manager, said. “This strategic partnership reinforces our commitment to staying at the forefront of advancements in the industry, ensuring that we continue to deliver state-of-the-art solutions for our customers and contribute to the evolution of Central New York as a hub for technological innovation.” Marquardt, which manufactures electromechanical and
Samaritan Health adds cardiology practice to its network
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Samaritan Health in Watertown announced it has addedcardiology services under the Samaritan Medical Practice umbrella in a move that represents a succession plan for the practice owner. Samaritan Cardiology, formerly Cardiology Associates of Northern New York, remainsat its current location with the same providers, Dr. James Willis and physician assistant Kate Symenow.
Genius NY program accepting applications for 8th round of accelerator competition
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Genius NY — which the state describes as the world’s largest business-accelerator focused on uncrewed aerial systems — is now accepting applications for the 8th round of the year-long program. The in-residence accelerator is operated by CenterState CEO at the Tech Garden in downtown Syracuse. It will invest more than $3 million
People news: Syracuse mayor appoints director of neighborhood grants
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has announced the appointment of Tanya Eastman to director of neighborhood grants in the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD). Eastman is responsible for providing leadership and strategic oversight of the department’s portfolio of federal, state, and local-sector grants aimed at increasing safe, quality affordable housing, and
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Midstate Veterinary Services evolves with needs of clients
CORTLAND — For a while, the pandemic changed the way people did just about everything, including accessing health care. It also accelerated a change among pet owners in when and how they seek care for their furry friends. Midstate Veterinary Services, located at 806 State Route 13 in Cortland, has been right on the forefront
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