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Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce earns five-star accreditation from U.S. Chamber
UTICA — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has recently awarded five-star accreditation, the highest level available, to the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce. This makes
State comptroller audit finds Town of Guilford in Chenango County did not develop realistic budgets
GUILFORD — A recent audit by the office of New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli showed the Town of Guilford board failed to develop realistic budgets, underestimating revenue, and not using the appropriated fund balance. That resulted in an unrestricted fund balance in the general and highway funds that exceeded the town’s fund-balance policy
Water Safari Resort’s new owners promise no big changes
OLD FORGE — The Water Safari Resort in Old Forge may have new owners, but fans of the popular water and amusement park in the Adirondacks don’t need to fear sweeping changes, both the new and the prior owners say. K&K Old Forge, Inc. and the Noonan family announced the sale of the resort —
Federal grant to aid SUNY Oswego student equity, success efforts
OSWEGO — SUNY Oswego has plans for a “range of initiatives building student equity and success” after the federal government awarded the university a five-year, $1.9 million grant. The U.S. Department of Education is providing the nearly $2 million Title III grant, SUNY Oswego announced in a Feb. 28 news release. The project is titled
Over $180M in federal money slated for neighborhoods near I-81 viaduct
SYRACUSE — More than $180 million in federal funding will target work in the neighborhoods surrounding the elevated portion of Interstate 81 (I-81). The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded the I-81 viaduct-replacement project the funding, which targets neighborhoods like the new 15th ward and Syracuse’s north side. After the I-81 viaduct comes down,
McFarland Johnson names director of technology
BINGHAMTON — McFarland Johnson (MJ) recently created the new position of director of technology and promoted Jason Shevrin to fill it. In this post, he will be responsible for the strategic direction and execution of the company’s future technology requirements. Shevrin is tasked with developing MJ’s sustainable strategic plan, identifying the firm’s operational and special
Syracuse University’s new housing strategy takes shape
Plan includes two new residence halls, demolishing two existing dorms SYRACUSE — A “modern, new” residence hall will replace the current Marion Hall, Kimmel Hall, and Kimmel dining center on the Syracuse University campus after the existing buildings are demolished. The university also has plans to build a new residence hall at 700 Ostrom Ave.
LEAD Council awards $20K in impact grants to North Country nonprofits
WATERTOWN — A mental-health awareness campaign, improved access to swimming lessons, and nutritious foods for a teen culinary program are but three of 11 initiatives that will receive a share of $20,000 in grant funding from the LEAD Council of the Northern New York (NNY) Community Foundation. A recent series of LEAD Impact Grant Program
Great Northern Mall property to get more than $1B redevelopment
CLAY — What’s described as a “more than a $1 billion investment” will bring new housing, medical facilities, professional offices, a Clay Community Center, hotels and retail, dining, and entertainment options to the Great Northern Mall property in the town of Clay. The Hart Lyman Companies and Conifer Realty, LLC on March 14 revealed the
Welcome to the 2024 edition of The Central New York Business Journal’s Manufacturing Directory. The directory is an alphabetical listing of manufacturers throughout the 16-county Central New York region. The organizations included are of all sizes and represent a wide range of manufactured goods. The listings contained in the directory provide data on number of
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