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Rome Area Chamber honors area businesses, names new leaders
ROME, N.Y. — The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce honored several area businesses at its 111th annual business meeting on June 1. Sovena USA received Business of the Year honors in the category of for-profit businesses with 50 or more employees. The company prioritizes community engagement, aims to surpass industry standards in a sustainable way, […]
IAED annual report details private investments, new property taxes
ITHACA, N.Y. — In its newly released 2022 annual report to the community, Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) reported stimulating $72.6 million in private investment last year. IAED — which administers the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) and Tompkins County Development Corporation (TCDC) — says its achievements last year also included helping generate $2.7
Empire Center fellow says NYS faces $9B budget gap next year
That’s according to the FY24 Enacted Budget Financial Plan, issued by the state Division of the Budget (DOB). The gaps grow to more than $13 billion in fiscal 2026 and 2027, according to Empire Center for Public Policy, Inc. fellow Ken Girardin. Girardin writes that Hochul’s FY24 budget proposal had expected “smaller, more manageable gaps,
Cavanaugh takes the helm at Herkimer County Chamber
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Denise Cavanaugh is the new executive director of the Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce, but she’s no stranger to the Herkimer community. She’s also no stranger to leadership, coming to the business organization with a background of corporate, higher education, and nonprofit leadership experience. On top of all that, Cavanaugh is also
Hotel operator donates $20K to Schuyler Health Foundation
David Hart, president and CEO of Hart Hotels, presented the donation. “The Schuyler Health Foundation is honored to be the recipient of the proceeds for
Food Bank of CNY breaks ground on expansion project
VAN BUREN, N.Y. — The Food Bank of Central New York on Wednesday broke ground on a project to expand its distribution facility at 7066
People news: Gross joins Hartwick College as VP for enrollment management
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Hartwick College announced it has appointed Bryan Gross as its new VP for enrollment management, effective June 21. Gross will lead strategies
Binghamton University forges partnership with six HBCUs
VESTAL, N.Y. — In collaboration with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Binghamton University has announced a New Educational and Research Alliance (New ERA) with six
Community Memorial drops COVID vaccine mandate
“The past few years have impacted our daily operations in an effort to keep everyone safe,” CMH Infection Preventionist Shelly Trost said in a press
PEF, UUP reach labor agreements with New York State
The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) and the United University Professions (UUP) recently reached contract agreements with the New York State government. The
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