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Upstate Medical University beginning cord blood bank construction
ONONDAGA — The State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University marked the start of work on a public umbilical cord blood bank at
Cabral Enterprises opens new office in New Hartford
NEW HARTFORD — Cabral Enterprises, LLC has opened a new office at 46 Genesee St. in New Hartford. The company, which was previously located in
Energy audits available from NYSERDA
OSWEGO — The State University of New York (SUNY) Oswego and the New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) are teaming on energy audits
M&T releases new account alerts
M&T Bank is rolling out customizable account alerts to notify customers of items like low or high account balances and large deposits and withdrawals. Customers
Syracuse Q4 hiring plans mirror those of a year ago
Syracuse–area firms plan to hire in the fourth quarter of 2012 at a comparable rate as they did in the same period last year, according
Small-business optimism increases in August
A bump in hiring plans helped boost a measure of small business owners’ optimism in August. The Small Business Optimism Index from the National Federation
MicroGen to use $2.6M in funding to launch production
ITHACA — MicroGen Systems, Inc. will use $2.6 million in new funding to launch production of its chip-sized power generator. The device can transform subtle vibrations into energy. MicroGen’s initial markets will include commercial and industrial monitoring. The company’s generator will power sensor networks used to watch manufacturing processes or the health of roads and
Small-business owners boost optimism in August
A measure of small-business owners’ optimism ticked up in August as employers indicated they plan to put up more help-wanted signs. The Small Business Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) increased by 1.7 points to 92.9. The rise followed a 0.2 point dip in July. However, the index failed to rebound
Welch Allyn restructuring to cost 45 jobs in CNY
SKANEATELES FALLS — Welch Allyn will eliminate 45 jobs over three years at its Skaneateles Falls headquarters as it carries out a companywide restructuring, but the location will not bear the brunt of the corporation’s planned employment cuts. The medical-device manufacturer announced on Sept. 10 that it will reduce its work force by 10 percent
Time Warner expands fiber access in Central New York
DeWITT — Time Warner Cable, Inc. (NYSE: TWC) plans to invest $6.5 million to expand its fiber-optic network in Central New York this year. The company will likely continue its investment in network improvements in the years ahead as well, says Fritz Ferrell, vice president for new market development and field operations. The 2012 expansion
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