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Dependable Disposal testing truck to help it pick up and grow
VAN BUREN — A Central New York trash hauler is in the midst of a pilot program testing a new truck that’s less stressful on its pilot. Dependable Disposal, headquartered at 6948 Herman Road in Van Buren, started sending an automated split-body vehicle on some of its residential routes in November. The truck uses a […]
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 businesses in rural parts of the greater Syracuse area. The Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board applied for $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to fund the program.
CDI hoping to grow after starting HIPAA group in 2012
DeWITT — Cyber Defense Institute, Inc. (CDI) has received plenty of interest since it set up a HIPAA security division about nine months ago. The division carries out compliance audits, risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to help medical organizations conform to security rules that are part of HIPAA. That’s the acronym for the
Downtown Decorations moves again to keep pace with growth
DeWITT — Downtown Decorations, Inc., a growing provider of holiday decorations around the country and internationally, is moving to its fourth building since launching in 2003. The company got its start in a basement and has since expanded to a 10,000-square-foot location at 6604 Deere Road in DeWitt. The firm acquired its new 22,000-square-foot building
Comptroller: State tax collections trailing behind projections
A sluggish economic recovery resulted in New York tax collections falling below estimates, according to a report released Dec. 19 by New York Comptroller Thomas
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
Chemung Financial announces stock buyback program
ELMIRA — Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG) announced Wednesday that its board of directors has approved a plan under which it may repurchase up to
Turning Stone golf courses make “Best Casino Courses” list again
VERONA — Golfweek magazine has again named Turning Stone Resort Casino’s Atunyote, Kaluhyat, and Shenendoah golf courses to its “Top 40 Best Casino Courses” list,
Arnot Health hires chief development officer
ELMIRA — Arnot Health has created a new executive position in charge of fundraising. The health-care system, which serves the Southern Tier of New York
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’
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