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Construction survey finds Upstate’s troubles persist
The construction industry in upstate New York continues to experience hard times, according to a new survey from Rochester–based The Bonadio Group. Nearly a quarter
Downtown Ithaca Alliance picks candy, clothing stores in Race for the Space
ITHACA — A candy shop and clothing store, tabbed as the winners of the Downtown Ithaca Alliance’s “Race for the Space” free-rent competition, will bring
SYRACUSE — The following are the winners of the fourth Annual CNY BEST Learning and Performance Awards, presented by the Central New York Chapter of
Confidence improves among learning executives
Learning executives were feeling more optimistic during the first quarter of 2012, according to the latest confidence index from the American Society for Training and
The Palmerton Group says sale gives it resources to grow
DeWITT — David Palmerton says he decided to sell his DeWitt–based environmental-consulting firm to help it keep growing. “We’ve tripled our staff in the past
Defenshield deploys veteran sales force to pursue growth
Maker of armor and shields seeks more consistent revenue DeWITT — Defenshield, Inc. decided to change its sales tactics by placing a different set of
Family Business Center, TDO partner on talks
SYRACUSE — The Central New York Technology Development Organization (TDO) and the New York Family Business Center are working together on a series of talks
Consultant: Firms need to be savvy about complying with ID-theft rules
NEW HARTFORD — Federal “red flag” regulations that help provide protection from identity theft have been in effect since 2007.But a recent uptick in enforcement
Beacon deal expands Berkshire’s reach into CNY banking market
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc.’s recently announced acquisition of Beacon Federal Bancorp, Inc. moves the Massachusetts–based banking company firmly into the Central New York market at
Gaetano Construction gears up for busy season
UTICA — After a mild winter that enabled the company to keep a number of projects on schedule, Charles A. Gaetano Construction Corp. is gearing