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AIS receives new patent for source-code protection
ROME, N.Y. — Assured Information Security (AIS) started off 2023 by receiving its 19th patent. The technology company also has multiple other patents pending. “Continuing to expand our patent portfolio allows us to bring truly novel technologies to the market,” COO Scott Robidoux said in a release. “This patent, titled ‘CODE PROTECTION,’ protects and secures […]

Otsego Innovation and Acceleration Center opens in Oneonta
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Entrepreneurs and businesses in Otsego County have a new resource available to them now that the Otsego Innovation and Acceleration Center has opened. Otsego Now, the umbrella organization of Otsego County’s Industrial Development Agency and the Otsego County Capital Resource Corporation, opened the center in February. “It’s open and ready to work

Numerous housing, park projects slated for Utica in 2023
UTICA, N.Y. — Between housing and parks, the city of Utica has a busy year ahead with construction sites around the city. Urban and Economic Development Commissioner Brian Thomas shared a run down of projects at the Feb. 28 Genesis Group Economic Development Forum. City funding toward the projects comes from Downtown Revitalization Initiative and

Oregon firm to develop sustainable recreation plans for Adirondacks, Catskills
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced on March 8 that it has awarded a visitor-use management planning contract to help develop sustainable recreation solutions for a high-use portion of the High Peaks in the Adirondacks Park and the Kaaterskill Clove area of the Catskill Park. Otak, Inc. will assist with developing

Cryomech set to be acquired by Finland firm it knows well
DeWITT — Cryomech in DeWitt has done a lot of work with Bluefors of Helsinki, Finland and will soon become part of the company. Cryomech, a cryocooler technology and manufacturing company, is located at 6682 Moore Road in DeWitt. Bluefors is a manufacturer of cryogenic measurement systems. “We have a long history of working together

Richfield Springs business-park project moves forward
RICHFIELD SPRINGS, N.Y. — Nearly two decades after acquiring the property, the County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (the IDA) is moving forward with plans to create a business park on 58 acres just outside the village of Richfield Springs. The IDA is accepting bids until March 31 on roadwork and work to extend water,

United Way of the Mohawk Valley names Caracas to CEO role
He helped establish one of the first Health Homes serving children networks in the Mohawk Valley as part of CNYHHN Inc., advanced a racial and

Tompkins Chamber announces award honorees ahead of upcoming annual meeting
The Chamber will also honor Ithaca Community Childcare Center (IC3), a community childcare provider since 1976, in the Not-for-Profit of the Year Award. IC3 recently

Cannabis dispensary opens in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — The state’s first conditional adult-use retail dispensary (CARUD) license has been granted to a dispensary that opened March 16 in Ithaca. William

Barton & Loguidice acquires JTM Associates of Bridgeport
SALINA, N.Y. — Barton & Loguidice (B&L) says it has acquired JTM Associates, LLC (JTM) of Bridgeport, effective March 6. The firm’s announcement didn’t include
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