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SUNY Poly appoints new conference and events coordinator
MARCY, N.Y. — Bringing more than 20 years of experience to the role, Bill Dustin has joined SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) as its coordinator
Naturally Lewis is accepting applications for Launch Lewis County grant program
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Naturally Lewis, the economic-development agency in Lewis County, says it’s accepting applications for the Launch Lewis County grant program until May 15. In partnership with Lewis County, Naturally Lewis has $300,000 and is seeking entrepreneurs who are looking to start their businesses that will “enhance the quality of life for residents and
North Point Defense wins $24 M contract order from Air Force
ROME — North Point Defense, Inc. of Rome has been awarded a $24.3 million task order from the U.S. Air Force for Warfighter Integration Program information technology. This contract provides research and operational-systems development to identify, decode, and exploit signals from information technology and communications systems, according to a March 5 contract announcement from the
NYS comptroller’s audit finds Village of Deposit didn’t ensure compliance with credit-card policy
DEPOSIT — New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli in late February announced the results of six local government and school audits, including an audit of the Village of Deposit (located in Broome and Delaware counties), regarding its purchasing-policy compliance. The comptroller stated that the Village of Deposit board of trustees did not ensure compliance
Mohawk Valley mourns loss of economic-development leader
UTICA — With the sudden passing of Steven DiMeo on Wednesday March 6, the Mohawk Valley region and its residents lost more than just a family member or friend. The area lost an economic-development wizard who touched the lives of many residents who probably didn’t even know who he was. Through efforts like working to
Multi-family housing developer Conifer Realty appoints CFO
ROCHESTER — Conifer Realty, LLC, a developer of affordable multi-family housing, recently announced the appointment of Robert (Rob) Corredine as its new chief financial officer (CFO). In this expanded role, he will oversee finance, accounting, asset management, portfolio management and capital markets for the Rochester–based company that constructs, owns, and manages multifamily apartment communities across
New Energy New York’s Battery-NY names its first executive director
VESTAL, N.Y. — Battery-NY, part of the Binghamton University-led New Energy New York (NENY) initiative, has named its first executive director. NENY selected British engineer
Renovations at Rome affordable-housing project formally wrap up
ROME, N.Y. — The Rome Housing Authority and Boston–based Beacon Communities Development LLC recently celebrated the completion of a project to rehabilitate and modernize the Colonial II Apartments in Rome. The apartment complex will provide 74 affordable homes for seniors and people with disabilities, according to a news release from Gov. Kathy Hochul. The $40
People news: Berkshire Bank promotes Volytska to assistant VP
UTICA, N.Y. — Berkshire Bank announced it has promoted Khrystyna Volytska to assistant VP, relationship manager in its business banking unit, where she will manage
Oneida County hotels see improved business in January
UTICA — Oneida County hotels had a positive month in January, posting a rise in hotel occupancy and also registering increases in two other key indicators of business performance. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) rose 2.5 percent to 45.4 percent in January from the year-prior month, according to a
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