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HISTORY OF OHA: The History of Henry Loftie – A Man of Many Talents
Henry Loftie was born in Auburn, on Feb. 28, 1839, and moved with his family to Syracuse in 1855. That year, Henry’s father, William, opened a hair-goods business in Syracuse, which he operated until his death in 1875. Henry became a clerk and later a partner in his father’s business, known as William E. Loftie […]
With new truck, SUNY Canton looks to expand CDL training program
CANTON — With a new truck to use, SUNY Canton’s commercial driver’s license (CDL) program is ramping up to train even more people to receive their licenses. With a $50,000 gift from the Garrett Family Fund, the school was able to purchase a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia 125 truck and new trailers for the program. Along
ANCA, CBIT gauge impact of retiring small-biz owners
SARANAC LAKE — What is the potential economic impact of the retirement of small-business owners across Northern New York? The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) and its North Country Center for Businesses in Transition (CBIT) are working with other organizations and initiatives across the Northern Border region to better understand the answer to that question.
Stewart’s Foundation pledges $125K to boost engagement at SUNY Potsdam
POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam has received a $125,000 financial commitment over the next five years from the Stewart’s Foundation, established by Stewart’s Shops and the Dake family that owns the chain of convenience stores and fuel stations. The foundation’s gift over a half decade will establish the SUNY Potsdam/Stewart’s Foundation Community and College Engagement Fund,
VETCON 2024 set for early December in Albany
ALBANY — VETCON 2024, an annual conference dedicated to the education and professional growth of veteran business owners and entrepreneurs, is scheduled for early December. The event is set for Dec. 3-4 at the Crowne Plaza Desmond Hotel in Albany, per its website. VETCON is short for Veterans in Economic Transition Conference. Organizers Tully Rinckey
Children’s Home of Jefferson County names new board members
WATERTOWN — The Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC), the largest human-services organization in Northern New York, recently announced the addition of Jesse Roshia and Marc Piche to its board of directors. Roshia’s career began at CHJC, where he dedicated 13 years and advanced from direct-care staff to director of human resources. He then transitioned
Syracuse small business certified as SDVOB
ALBANY — New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy recently announced that 14 businesses across the state were certified as service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOB), including one small firm in Syracuse. The New York OGS Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (DSDVBD) issued the certification to Gov Con Nexus, which is a
Spence appointed City of Syracuse assistant director of purchase
Role includes ensuring opportunities for SDVOB vendors SYRACUSE — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh recently appointed Laura Spence to assistant director of purchase for the city government. Spence is responsible for overseeing the procurement of all materials, services, and construction needs. She will also create and implement procurement processes to comply with City of Syracuse ordinances and
AAA Western and Central New York acquires Watertown agency
WATERTOWN — AAA Western and Central New York acquired The Jones & Doldo Insurance Agency earlier this summer, consolidating the office into its AAA Watertown Travel & Insurance Center branch at 19472 U.S. Route 11, the organization announced. “We’re excited about this investment in the Watertown community,” AAA Western and Central New York President/CEO Tony
Projects to improve Watertown, Saranac Lake airports begin
HOUNSFIELD — Projects that will modernize both the Watertown International Airport in the town of Hounsfield and the Adirondack Regional Airport near Saranac Lake are underway. Additionally, work is progressing on the expansion of the main terminal and other enhancements at the Ogdensburg International Airport in the town of Oswegatchie in St. Lawrence County. The
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