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Anaren focusing on advanced beamforming technology in $7M Airbus contract
DeWITT — Anaren, Inc. of DeWitt will use a $7 million contract to work on advanced beamforming assembly for use in the Eutelsat Quantum satellite program. Airbus Defence & Space, a division of French aircraft manufacturer Airbus Group, awarded the contract. Beamforming is a “signal-processing technique used to control the directionality of the transmission and […]
Big Greek opens at Waterloo Premium Outlets
JUNIUS, N.Y. — Big Greek, a Mediterranean-style restaurant, has opened at the Waterloo Premium Outlets shopping center. Big Greek offers dishes such as souvlaki, falafal,

Economist: CNY economy improved in 2015 but has room to grow
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The CenterState New York regional economy “continued to evolve and slowly expand” in 2015, but activity “remained behind the U.S. norm.” That’s
City Electric Company appoints Esce as president
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — City Electric Company, Inc. announced it has named Andrew Esce president of the business. City Electric Company is a wholesale electrical distributor
People news: Tompkins Trust promotes Hallock to officer
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Trust Company announced it has promoted Michelle Hallock, learning and development business partner, to officer. She has been with the bank
Excellus is accepting applications for nonprofit community health awards
DeWITT, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is calling on nonprofit organizations to apply for its community health awards that will provide a total of $87,000

People news: MVCC appoints Leandre as director of student engagement and outreach
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) announced it has appointed Jean Leandre as director of student engagement and outreach. Leandre will work with
People news: Tompkins Trust promotes Dryden branch manager
DRYDEN, N.Y. — Tompkins Trust Company announced it has promoted Linda Georgia, branch manager of its Dryden office, to assistant VP. She has been with
SUNY Poly, Sitrin Health Care announce jointly funded neuropsychology teaching position
SUNY Polytechnic Institute has announced a new partnership with Sitrin Health Care that will create a full-time research and teaching position in neuropsychology. Both organizations
Mohawk Valley Health System to consolidate urgent-care services at Faxton Urgent Care
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) plans to consolidate all urgent-care services at Faxton Urgent Care at 1676 Sunset Ave. in Utica. MVHS
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