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Refurbished electronics store offers options for Utica-area businesses
WHITESBORO, N.Y. — Almost two years after opening a Sunnking electronics recycling center at 272 Oriskany Boulevard, the company just cut the ribbon on its eCaboose electronics resale retail showroom sharing that space. Brockport–based Sunnking was looking to expand to the east, says company President Adam Shine. The Utica area has all the right demographics, […]
Colgate President Casey to stay through 2030
HAMILTON — Colgate University President Brian Casey will lead the school as it moves forward with its Third-Century Plan and the recently announced $1 billion campaign for the Third Century. Colgate’s board of trustees on Aug. 29 voted unanimously to extend Casey’s contract through 2030. It represents the second contract extension for Casey, the university
Small research center makes a big impact on worker safety
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety, a part of the Bassett Healthcare Network, has a mission to improve agricultural and rural health through consulting, research, education, and outreach. Efforts and initiatives include providing respirator-fit test services, holding farm-safety trainings, CPR training, chainsaw/logging safety training, a personal protective equipment program, and
Veteran-owned Watertown construction firm grows
WATERTOWN — After serving in the U.S. Army for four years, stationed at Fort Drum, Matthew McMacken decided to stay in the area he had grown to love. After working for others in the construction industry, McMacken decided to start his own business two years ago. What began as the flooring company Travani Tile soon
ANCA readies for upcoming annual meeting in Tupper Lake
TUPPER LAKE — The theme of the upcoming annual meeting of the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) is “Growing the New Economy of Tomorrow.” The event is set for Sept. 23 from 1-3 p.m. at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake with a reception to follow. Those attending will include business owners; farmers; municipal leaders;
Six Town Community Fund accepting grant proposals
The Six Town Community Fund of the Northern New York (NNY) Community Foundation will award up to $7,500 in grant funding this year to nonprofit organizations serving the southern Jefferson County region. This geographic fund provides support for local programs, projects, and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the Six Town area, per
Anchorspace Potsdam hosting workshop on creating an online business
POTSDAM — Coworking space Anchorspace Potsdam will be hosting a three-part workshop series on creating an online business from start to finish. The series — called “Online Business Three Day Slay” — begins Sept. 24 at 12 p.m. with additional Saturday dates on Oct. 22 and Nov. 19, per an announcement about the workshop series.
SLU, Cornell Law School team up on early admission program
St. Lawrence University (SLU) says it’s partnering with the law school at Cornell University on a law early admission program (LEAP). The program will enable high-achieving undergraduates to attain their undergraduate and law degrees in six years instead of the traditional seven, St. Lawrence University said in a Sept. 9 announcement. “We are excited to
Grant funds for COVID expenses available to Herkimer County businesses
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Businesses throughout Herkimer County can apply for funding from a state grant for projects that improve the resiliency of businesses and public
HUNT Real Estate ERA adds Rome agency to its roster
ROME, N.Y. — Flagstone Real Estate, Inc., is now part of HUNT Real Estate ERA as HUNT continues to expand its presence across the state.
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