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MACNY announces 2012 Wall of Fame inductees
SYRACUSE — The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) has announced three inductees to its 2012 Manufacturers Wall of Fame. James Malvaso of the Raymond Corporation, Brian O’Shaughnessy of Revere Copper Products, Inc., and Robert Barbero of ESCO will accept their awards at MACNY’s 99th Annual Dinner on May 10 at the Syracuse Oncenter. […]
Southern Tier Dermatology plans move to larger location
VESTAL — After expanding late last year with a new location in Big Flats, Vestal–based Southern Tier Dermatology & Aesthetics will continue growing with a
ITHACA — E2e materials has taken another step toward establishing its new manufacturing facility in Geneva. The firm closed a $400,000 loan from the Ontario
Former Utica McDonald’s employee tapped as company’s new COO
Tim Fenton, who started his McDonald’s career as a crew member in Utica, is set to become the company’s next chief operating officer. McDonald’s Corp.
Nirvana to boost production, add equipment and workers
BOONVILLE — A $4.3 million Small Business Administration (SBA)-backed loan for new equipment will help Nirvana, Inc. increase its production by 67 percent and boost
New York Fed president says economic headwinds remain
Despite more upbeat data in recent months, the U.S. economy still faces some serious challenges ahead, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New
Herkimer Motel & Suites completes upgrades
HERKIMER — When brothers James and John Brown became more involved in the running of the family business, the Herkimer Motel & Suites, nearly a
CABVI lands military procurement contract
UTICA — The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) recently won a contract with the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) as a prime vendor for foreign military sales (FMS) programs. Under the contract, CABVI will provide troop-support equipment and clothing items in support of the Aberdeen Contracting Center Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Furniture store ramps up marketing efforts
RICHFIELD SPRINGS — During a recession, buying new furniture may be about the last thing on anyone’s mind, but now that the economy is showing signs of continued recovery, Jeffrey Sarafin is hoping to take advantage of that momentum and boost business at his furniture store. Sarafin established Jeff’s Handcrafted Amish Furniture four years ago
Mohawk Valley native launches gift product with ‘Beekman Boys’
Mohawk Valley native Michelle Roberts has a new product that she hopes will help her business take flight with a little help from some entrepreneurs and reality TV stars in Sharon Springs. On Valentine’s Day, Roberts launched a gift line called Messenger Birds, which features a handcrafted ceramic bird with a unique feature. Instead of
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