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Thermold adds to work force, expects more hiring
CANASTOTA — Thermold Corp. in Canastota doubled its work force this year in the midst of new sales growth. The manufacturer has been able to grow its business mainly by pursuing more work with existing clients, says Jerry Rath, vice president for business development. The company makes injection-molded parts for a range of industries. Thermold […]
Welch Allyn says work-force cuts will help, not hurt, Skaneateles plant
SKANEATELES FALLS — [Last month’s] announcement by Welch Allyn that it will cut 10 percent of its work force in the next three years sent shockwaves throughout Skaneateles, where the company has its global headquarters and employs 1,300 people. While companywide restructuring will have a significant impact in Skaneateles, it should be seen as a
New treasurer takes over at First Niagara
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG) named a new treasurer Thursday. Jeffrey Maddigan, who has been with the banking company for 19 years, assumed
Highfield ringing up growth with new contract
SYRACUSE — A call-center firm based in Syracuse is dialing up for growth after landing a major contract. Highfield Call Centers plans to hire up
Health foundation makes grants in CNY, Mohawk Valley
The Health Foundation for Western and Central New York has tagged four organizations in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley for $50,000 grants, it
Workshops to focus on government contracting
OSWEGO — The State University of New York (SUNY) Oswego Phoenix Center will host a series of five workshops on winning government contracts starting Oct.
Head of DreamWorks Animation to visit SU
SYRACUSE — The CEO of DreamWorks Animation SKG will be in Syracuse Oct. 17 as part of a forum at Syracuse University (SU). Jeffrey Katzenberg,
STHL joins statewide collaborative
BINGHAMTON — Southern Tier HealthLink (STHL) announced a new partnership with New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) and its Statewide Health Information Network of New York
CNY regional council pitches projects
SYRACUSE — Gov. Andrew Cuomo and a team of state experts visited Syracuse yesterday to hear the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council describe
State court invalidates Binghamton gas drilling ban
BINGHAMTON — A state Supreme Court judge in an Oct. 2 decision has thrown out the city of Binghamton’s law against natural gas drilling —
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