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Greek Peak looks ahead to next ski season
VIRGIL, N.Y. — A $700,000 snow-making upgrade and new trail project, along with replacing and upgrading chair 3 in a $600,000 project are in the works at Greek Peak Mountain Resort. The ski resort in Virgil in Cortland County is focused on completing those projects ahead of the next ski season. In total, crews plan […]
Progress continues on Wynn Hospital project in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — The downtown Utica skyline has a new look these days as work continues on the Mohawk Valley Health System’s (MVHS) new Wynn Hospital. The project, slated for August 2023 completion, is about 65 percent finished right now, says Robert Scholefield, executive VP of facilities and real estate for MVHS. “There is drywall
United Way of CNY board elects Ingram chair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Evelyn Ingram, director of community engagement at Wegmans Food Markets, was recently elected chairperson of the board of directors of United Way of Central New York. She had served as board vice chair for the last two years. Kerry Tarolli, a partner at King + King Architects, has been elected the new
Buffalo private-equity firm acquires ICM Controls
CICERO, N.Y. — ICM Controls, Inc. of Cicero and its affiliates are now under the ownership of Lorraine Capital, LLC, a Buffalo–based private-equity firm. ICM Controls is a manufacturer of electronic control products. ICM, which has about 300 employees, is based in Cicero at 7313 William Barry Blvd., off East Taft Road. Lorraine Capital acquired
New York Business Plan Competition Winners for 2022
NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — The Upstate Capital Association of New York recently announced the list of winners for its 2022 New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC). The association named the 2022 Grand Prize winner, along with special prize winners at Venture NY, which it says is its “marquee early-stage event.” The NYBPC Grand Prize Winner
Port of Oswego opens grain-testing lab
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Port of Oswego Authority (POA) has opened its grain-testing lab, which is part of the new $15 million grain-export center. The
Tompkins Financial pays Q2 dividend of 57 cents
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) recently announced that its board of directors approved payment of a regular quarterly cash dividend of 57 cents per share for the second quarter. The dividend is payable on May 16, to common shareholders of record on May 10. The dividend is the same amount that the
New CNY Irish Festival set for July in Oneida County
DEANSBORO, N.Y. — The newly formed Central New York Irish Festival is set for Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23 at MKJ Farm in
ConMed boosts 2022 forecast based on Q1 results, acquisition
The lingering COVID-19 pandemic played a role in limiting sales to just single-digit percentage growth for the first quarter of 2022 for ConMed Corp. (NYSE: CNMD), a medical-device manufacturer with roots in the Utica area. However, the company boosted its full-year guidance based on its first-quarter performance, along with a recently announced acquisition. “March was our
Chemung Chamber offers May 26 webinar on disability inclusion
ELMIRA, N.Y. — The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce will present a panel-discussion webinar educational series at 10 a.m. on Thursday May 26 on how
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