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Curtis Lumber to acquire JAY-K Independent Lumber in New Hartford
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Curtis Lumber, a Saratoga County firm, announced it will acquire JAY-K Independent Lumber Corp., of New Hartford, in a deal expected to close in February. With the acquisition, Curtis Lumber, based in Ballston Spa, plans to close its Waterville location on April 1 and consolidate it into the New Hartford store, […]
Oneida County hotel business indicators were mixed in December
UTICA — Oneida County hotels had a mixed month of business performance in December, as measured by three key benchmarks. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) edged down 0.9 percent to 43.9 percent in the final month of 2024 compared to the year-prior month, according to a report from STR,

ANDRO awarded $2 million Naval research contract to study AI integration
ROME, N.Y. — The Marconi-Rosenblatt AI Innovation Lab at ANDRO Computational Solutions, in collaboration with Syracuse University, has received a $2 million Small Business Technology

ACCESS FCU names assistant VP of risk management
CLINTON — ACCESS Federal Credit Union (FCU), which serves eight counties in Central New York and Upstate, on Jan. 9 announced the promotion of Alyssa Lawrence to assistant VP of risk management. Lawrence has worked for ACCESS for more than six years. Thomas Owens, president and CEO of ACCESS FCU, announced the promotion. In

CFCU Credit Union partners with Brandmint on marketing efforts
ITHACA, N.Y. — CFCU Community Credit Union recently announced a strategic partnership with Brandmint — a Rochester–based full-service marketing agency, which has an Ithaca office

AmeriCU Investments launches Guided Wealth Portfolios
ROME — AmeriCU Investments has launched Guided Wealth Portfolios (GWP), an online investing platform designed to “simplify” wealth management for those looking to start their investment journey. AmeriCU Investments GWP “combine the convenience of digital investing with the personalized support” from AmeriCU’s virtual financial advisors, providing an opportunity for individuals seeking “accessible, professional” investment options,
Jefferson County hotel occupancy falls more than 7 percent in December
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County hotels registered a drop in occupancy in December, as two other key indicators of hotel-business performance were mixed in the same month. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the North Country’s most populous county declined 7.4 percent to 33.5 percent in the final month of

Greater Utica Chamber plans women’s summit in late March
UTICA — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce is bringing a new event to the region, aimed at empowering, inspiring, and connecting women. The Experience LeadHERship event takes place March 26 from 12-5 p.m. at Delta Hotels Utica. “We felt that there was a need to bring an event like this to Utica,” Greater Utica

UHS spine program receives Joint Commission certification
BINGHAMTON — United Health Services, Inc. (UHS) recently received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Core Certification in Spine Surgery. UHS — a locally owned, not-for-profit hospital and health-care system serving greater Binghamton and surrounding counties — says it is the first program in upstate New York to earn the certification. The Joint
Unity House adds two new members to board of directors
AUBURN — Unity House of Cayuga County, Inc. recently announced that two new community leaders have joined the nonprofit’s board of directors. Taylor Symes and Jessica Janssen, both of Auburn, began their board duties in November. Symes is a licensed benefits consultant for AFLAC, in addition to being a sales rep for Peaceful Living Home
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