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Community Health Foundation of Western & Central New York changes name
A new month brought a new name for the Community Health Foundation of Western & Central New York. The foundation began calling itself the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York on July 1. Changing the moniker is a way for the organization to set itself apart from other groups, says its president, Ann […]
Deadline for state funding applications approaches
The deadline for project applications in the second round of the state’s Regional Council initiative is Monday, according to the Central New York Regional Economic
SU’s vets institute part of national training initiative
Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) will play a role in a new program announced by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
AXA Equitable settles with attorney general’s office
The state attorney general’s office has reached a settlement with AXA Equitable Life Insurance Co. following an investigation into the company’s medical reimbursements from September
Colgate reps ring NYSE opening bell
HAMILTON — The president of Colgate University and other representatives from the school rang the opening bell today at the New York Stock Exchange. University
Youth golf event should bring boost to area
BINGHAMTON — From hotel guests to diners, the upcoming USGLL (U.S. Golf Local League) National Championship should benefit area businesses and the local economy, organizers
Bauer plans expanded Clay production for Cascade
CLAY — Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. (TSX: BAU) will take a shot at expanding manufacturing in the Syracuse area after completing a lacrosse power play and acquiring a Clay–based helmet maker. Exeter, N.H.–based Bauer paid $64 million for Cascade Helmets Holdings, Inc. in a deal that closed June 29. The transaction allows Bauer to jump
Small-business owners slash optimism in June
Small-business owners’ plans to hire dried up in June, helping to cause a monthly optimism index to sag to its lowest level since October 2011. The Small Business Optimism Index, measured by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), slipped 3 points to 91.4 in June. It hit its lowest point since registering 90.2 last
New General Super Plating owners see bright future
DeWITT — The new owners of General Super Plating Co., Inc. intend to help their company shine again. “We want to grow it and get it back to maybe where it was 15 to 20 years ago,” says J.T. Jacus, a Rochester–based investor who acquired the firm May 30 along with a partner, Mark Watson.
Fayetteville Free Library to add space for Fab Lab
FAYETTEVILLE — The Fayetteville Free Library is planning to add new space to its facility for a computer lab that would allow entrepreneurs to design and produce prototypes of product ideas. The library has equipment for the lab, known as the Fab Lab, in place. It includes 3D design software and 3D printers known as
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