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SUNY Oswego receives naming gift for science center
OSWEGO — The State University of New York (SUNY) Oswego received a $5 million naming gift for its new science center, set to open in
Hardinge acquires Illinois-based machine tool company
ELMIRA — Hardinge Inc. (NASDAQ: HDNG), an Elmira–based manufacturer of metal-cutting tools, announced today that it has acquired Usach Technologies, Inc., a privately held machine
Consulting firm to host big data training at SU, Cornell
SYRACUSE — Comrise, a global consulting firm, will sponsor big data training sessions in January at Syracuse University (SU) and Cornell University. The company, based
Northside UP aims to foster entrepreneurship with grant
SYRACUSE — A grant from the Central New York Community Foundation will help the Northside Urban Partnership (Northside UP) launch a business incubation project on
Revolving loan fund to aid rural small businesses
Program includes SBDC at OCC providing technical support to loan recipientsSYRACUSE — A federal grant will help support a new revolving loan fund for small
SRC promotes staff member to director of technology
CICERO — SRC, Inc. said today it promoted Adam Wendt to the position of director of technology for its defense and environmental solutions division. Wendt
Berkshire president and CEO elected chairman
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB) President and CEO Michael Daly will become chairman of the Pittsfield, Mass.–based banking company on Jan. 1. Berkshire Hills’
Upstate schools receive funding to work on MS treatment
SYRACUSE — The Empire State Stem Cell Board has recommended that a consortium of schools including one in Syracuse receive $12.1 million for work on
SUNY trustees name interim president at Morrisville
MORRISVILLE — William Murabito will serve as interim president of Morrisville State College starting in February. Murabito is the current interim president of Sullivan Community
First Niagara names chief banking officer
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG) has promoted Daniel Cantara to the position of senior executive vice president and chief banking officer. Cantara has