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Startup Labs Syracuse announces finalists
SYRACUSE — Judges have chosen the five finalists for the first installment of Startup Labs Syracuse. The teams moved into the Tech Garden in downtown
Diffinity Genomics, a Rochester–based biotechnology company, has a new president. The company announced on Friday that Joseph Marasco would assume the role. Diffinity CEO Jeffrey
CNY home builders association names Doug Klepper president
DeWITT — Builder Doug Klepper, owner of Klepper Construction Inc., has been named the 2013 president of the Home Builders & Remodelers of Central New
Small-business optimism recovers little in December
Members of the small-business community didn’t get their hopes up much at the end of the year. The Small Business Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) rose half a point in December to 88. The move wasn’t enough to recover from a 5.6-point drop in November, and the index posted its
CNY regional council funding ‘runs the gamut’
A review of economic-development aid bound for Central New York under the second year of the state’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative shows projects ranging from worker training to facility expansions are in line for funding. Central New York’s Regional Economic Development Council brought home $93.7 million for 73 projects in the region, New York
New magazine targets Syracuse-area interest in wellness
ONONDAGA — The publisher of THRiVEcny says the Central New York market is primed for the free monthly health and wellness magazine that hit shelves at the turn of the year. “Syracuse is really at the forefront of the trend with integrative medicine in the community,” says Sue Wallace, publisher of THRiVEcny. “A couple of
Downtown gym expands with more space, upgrades
SYRACUSE — A fitness club in downtown Syracuse has expanded with the addition of new workout space and amenities, according to the Downtown Committee of
Maines Paper and Food Service names CFO
CONKLIN — Maines Paper and Food Service, Inc. announced it has promoted Terri Deane to senior vice president and chief financial officer. Deane joined Maines
GOUVERNEUR — Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc., parent of Gouverneur Savings and Loan Association, has promoted Victor James to vice president and chief operating officer. James first
Syracuse IT firm wins VA contract
SYRACUSE — Systems Made Simple, Inc., a Syracuse–based information technology firm, won a $1.9 million contract from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The 12-month deal
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