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Work begins on Southern Tier High Technology Incubator
BINGHAMTON — The design phase is under way on the Southern Tier High Technology Incubator, which the state describes as a “major” economic-development project in downtown Binghamton. Binghamton University broke ground on the project on Oct. 2. The incubator seeks to be an “entrepreneurial ecosystem for emerging high-technology companies” and should help create more than […]
National Pipe & Plastics ramps up production at new site
“The greatest risk is to do nothing” — a sign on Dave Culbertson’s desk. VESTAL — The year is 1967. Dustin Hoffman, who played the lead in the movie “The Graduate,” is pulled aside by a friend of his parents who wants to share one word — “plastics.” The idea is that the future will
New equipment, new contracts fuel growth at Bo-Mer Plastics
AUBURN — After a year filled with new equipment and new contracts, Bo-Mer Plastics, LLC is set to end 2014 on a strong note and keep that momentum going strong in 2015, its leader says. That momentum has actually been building since October 2001, says Thomas Herbert, company president. That’s when he purchased the Auburn–based
Binghamton University to dedicate Fleishman Career Center on Saturday
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University will host a dedication ceremony for the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development on campus Saturday. The event will
Seneca lists HQ building for sale at $2 million following acquisition by Colorado company
CICERO, N.Y. — Seneca Data Distributors, Inc., a Cicero–based custom computer manufacturer employing 150 people, is trying to sell its headquarters building for $2 million.
Syracuse Hancock Airport, C&S Cos. honored for terminal project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA) has recognized the terminal-security and access-improvement project at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. The Albany, N.Y.–based
EPA offers Onondaga County technical assistance, funding for stormwater project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing technical assistance and funding to Onondaga County in planning stormwater and wastewater projects. The
Finger Lakes Technologies enters the Binghamton market
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc. (FLTG) has entered the greater Binghamton market with a new office in Endicott. The new location employs
Saab Defense is part of winning bid for radar contract Lockheed had sought
DeWITT — A newly awarded U.S. Air Force (USAF) contract should add to the workforce of one suburban Syracuse defense contractor while another plans changes to its local facilities, but says its operations won’t be affected. The sensor systems business unit of Saab Defense and Security USA, LLC of DeWitt, will serve as the main
Binghamton University buys land for future School of Pharmacy
JOHNSON CITY — Binghamton University has plans to build a $60 million, 70,000-square-foot School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences on property near UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City. “By far, the most important factor was its location, close to the hospital,” says Harvey Stenger, president of Binghamton University. He spoke to the Business Journal
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