Dempsey Agency expands into Auburn, Weedsport
AUBURN — The Robert C. Dempsey Agency spent much of last year expanding to the north, launching a presence in Auburn in January, and then just two months ago, opening an office in Weedsport. The insu Read More
Staffing firms are upbeat about CNY job market in 2012
Central New York seems poised for strong job-placement market in 2012, according to officials from a pair of major staffing firms operating in the area. “I think we’re getting stronger,” says Peter D Read More
Study: 401(k) investors seek more balanced portfolios
Participants in 401(k) plans are using balanced approach in their portfolios rather than completely shunning stocks to avoid the turmoil of up-and-down markets, according to a recent national report. Read More
Hamilton Group owners launch accelerated vendor-payment venture
SALINA — Kenneth Walsleben does not know how to twist time. Yet it sounds like his new business will send clocks spinning in all different directions. The business, Hamilton Capital Resources, LLC, Read More
Small-business optimism grows for fourth straight month in December
Small-business owners displayed increasing optimism for the fourth straight month in December, raising sales expectations and lowering concerns over future business conditions. Those are the results Read More
Sovena USA hopes certification leads to growth
ROME — Olive-oil importer and bottler Sovena USA ended 2011 on a high note by becoming the first U.S. laboratory to be certified for chemical testing of olive oil by the International Olive Council (I Read More
PAR Tech to sell logistics-management subsidiary
NEW HARTFORD — PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE: PAR) is selling its PAR Logistics Management Systems (PAR LMS) shipping asset and management subsidiary to ORBCOMM Inc., a global satellite data-communicatio Read More
Oneida County studies Griffiss Airport’s potential for regular passenger air service
ROME — Oneida County is studying the future of commercial air service from Griffiss International Airport and has hired an expert consultant to assess the feasibility of regularly scheduled passenger Read More
Chobani maker gears up for expansion projects
SOUTH EDMESTON — Agro Farma, Inc., maker of Chobani yogurt, ended 2011 with a bang. On Dec. 16, the company announced it had cemented plans to expand its production plant in South Edmeston, and just Read More
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