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Health-care staffing firm Fortus Group rebrands
UTICA — The Fortus Group, a Utica–based health-care staffing firm, today announced it has rebranded to Fortus Healthcare Resources. The change is intended to “accurately
National small-business optimism tumbles in October
A key measure of the nation’s small-business optimism fell more than two points in October amid a “precipitous” decline in hiring plans and expectations for
Gander Mountain formally opens remodeled Cicero store
CICERO — Gander Mountain, which say it’s the nation’s largest retail network of outdoor specialty stores, recently completed a major remodeling of its Cicero store.
Anaren to go private with $381 million sale to Veritas
DeWITT — Anaren, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANEN) will become a private company with its planned sale to a New York City private-equity firm, and Anaren leaders say that will offer the technology firm some competitive advantages. Veritas Capital, an affiliate of Veritas Capital Fund IV, L.P., is acquiring DeWitt–based Anaren in a cash transaction worth about
National Electrical Systems moves to new Rome office
ROME — National Electrical Systems, Inc. (NESI) started and has a long history in Boonville, but the company also has some roots in Rome. That’s part of what made Rome the perfect choice as the site of the company’s new headquarters. On Aug. 28, NESI moved from its 4,800-square-foot former headquarters facility on Route 12
High Point Chiropractic Wellness moves office to Syracuse’s west side
SYRACUSE — Dr. Irum Tahir recently moved her growing chiropractic practice, called High Point Chiropractic Wellness, to Syracuse’s west side from its former location on Onondaga Hill. Tahir bought the 4,200-square-foot freestanding office building at 1732 W. Genesee St. for $238,000 from Pureenergy Property Management, LLC, according to a news release from JF Real Estate,
Ephesus Lighting installs LED system at URI’s Ryan Center
SYRACUSE — Ephesus Lighting, Inc. of Syracuse today announced it installed a new LED (light-emitting diode) lighting system at the Thomas M. Ryan Center in
Hunter R. Rawlings III joins GiveGab board
ITHACA — GiveGab, the Ithaca–based social network for volunteers, has appointed Hunter R. Rawlings III to its board of directors, effective immediately. Rawlings is the
Hayner Hoyt joins “Top Contractor” list
SYRACUSE — Last year’s revenues of $145.6 million vaulted the Hayner Hoyt Corporation into the top ranks of USA construction companies as measured by revenue, according to Engineering News Record, a McGraw–Hill publication. “In 2013, we’re projecting $186 million in revenue,” says Gary Thurston, the company’s chairman and CEO. Thurston’s son Jeremy C., who is
Fleet Feet Sports franchise opens location in Clay
CLAY — The local franchise of Fleet Feet Sports on Nov. 1 opened a second store located at 4136 Route 31 in Clay in the Market Fair North Plaza, across from the Great Northern Mall. Franchise co-owners Edward and Ellen Griffin opened the 5,000-square-foot store, citing business growth in the past three years at the
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