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National Grid Agribiz program can help agribusiness upgrades, expansions
National Grid (NYSE: NGG) says it can help farmers who would like to upgrade operations or expand their businesses. The energy company says it can

Liquor store in Massena formally reopens under new owners, name
MASSENA — The North Country Liquor & Wine store formally opened in December at 434 South Main St. in Massena. The store, formerly called Romeo’s Liquors, changed ownership in November and is now owned and operated by Vipul and Punita Parmar, who also own the Super 8 Motel in Massena. That’s according to a Dec.

Union Economic Development Office launches loan-to-grant program for businesses
UNION, N.Y. — The Town of Union Economic Development Office (EDO) announced it is offering the Union Square Deal Loan-to-Grant Program (L2G) to existing businesses

Cantina Catrin celebrates launch of new bar space
YORKVILLE — Husband and wife Angel Reyes and Pilar Florez are bringing some new offerings to the Mohawk Valley with their restaurant, Cantina Catrin, in Yorkville. From authentic Mexican cuisine to modern technology and towering beverages, the family-friendly restaurant, located at 700 Oriskany Boulevard, has something for everyone. “We specialized in the Mexican food industry

New fitness, dance studio formally opens in Clinton
CLINTON — After years of studying dance and teaching dance, Julia Shove’s personal expansion into other areas of movement and fitness was a natural lead-in to opening her own studio. Making Moves Fitness & Dance, located at 3 Kirkland Ave. in Clinton, celebrated its grand opening on Dec. 12, 2024. “My roots began in classical

ANCA teams with local chambers to expand small-biz services
SARANAC LAKE — North Country small-business owners and staff can get involved in training programs and other services this year. The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) is crediting a federal grant that it was awarded last September. Offered in partnership with local chambers of commerce, the programs are designed to support the retention of small

Brown’s Plumbing and Heating transitions ownership in Lowville
LOWVILLE — A long time Lowville business transitioned into two different businesses to begin 2025. Brown’s Plumbing and Heating — a family business founded by William C. Brown in 1915 — officially closed its doors at the end of December, Naturally Lewis said in a Jan. 22 announcement. Brown’s Plumbing and Heating has now transformed

Utica native opens studio for creatives
UTICA — A little over a year after opening his first business in Utica, Nazaria (Nazzy) Deloach has opened a second business, providing even more space for creatives to do their thing. 4K Creative Studios, LLC, located at 9898 River Road, expands upon what Deloach started when he opened Dreamer Studios, LLC in June 2023.

Oneida County to contribute $150,000 to B-52 restoration project
ROME, N.Y. — The B-52 bomber displaced and damaged during last July’s tornado in Rome is one step closer to being put back into place.

NYSTEC contributes $500,000 to business center project at SUNY Poly
UTICA, N.Y. — New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation (NYSTEC) has pledged $500,000 to SUNY Polytechnic Institute to establish a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary business center, the
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