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NYSDOT announces opening of Syracuse outreach centers for the I-81 project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) on Wednesday announced the opening of the Syracuse outreach centers for the Interstate 81
New York manufacturing index plunges back into negative territory in August
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index plummeted 20 points in August to -19. The index had dropped six points in
People news: Parkhurst named director of life cycle management at SRCTec
CICERO, N.Y. — Geoff Parkhurst has been promoted to director of life cycle management at SRCTec. As a director, Parkhurst will lead the life cycle
ConMed reports nearly 15 percent rise in Q2 sales, ups earnings guidance
ConMed Corporation (NYSE: CNMD) recently reported it closed out a strong second quarter with sales rising 14.6 percent over the same quarter last year and
CenterState CEO holds groundbreaking for Tech Garden expansion project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The $32 million expansion project at the Tech Garden at 235 Harrison St. in Syracuse is now underway. It’s expected that crews
On Point for College looks to connect students to careers in semiconductor industry
UTICA — On Point for College, a nonprofit education and career-attainment program, is setting its sights on the semiconductor industry to ensure the future pipeline of workers in the microchip-manufacturing industry. On Point created a new dedicated career-advisor position in its Utica office and is working on developing a program that will help connect high-school
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The trust of Joseph Lampe has donated $1 million for Syracuse University’s John A. Lally Athletics Complex, which remains under construction on
Danfoss to power all North America facilities with solar energy by 2025
Danfoss North America recently signed a power-purchase agreement with CIG Capital, a U.S.–based project financing firm, to purchase about 75 megawatts (MW) of solar power from a solar farm in Texas, starting in 2025. The initial agreement term is 12 years, allowing Danfoss to fully replace its annual electricity usage in North America with green energy
HUSTLE Defense Accelerator participants prep for Demo Day
ROME — The nine companies involved in this year’s HUSTLE Defense Accelerator at the Innovare Advancement Center at Griffiss Institute in Rome are preparing for their Demo Day, which is set for Aug. 17. HUSTLE stands for Helping Upstate Science and Technology Leaders and Entrepreneurs. Griffiss Institute broke this year’s program into two tracks. The
Expansion project at Kris-Tech Wire will double its space
ROME — Kris-Tech Wire is doubling down on its commitment to the Rome community with a building project that will double the company’s production, warehouse, and office space at its 80 Otis St. headquarters. “We’re excited to continue investing in our people, customers, and community,” President/CEO Graham Brodock said in a release announcing the project.
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