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Broome County IDA launches tech park survey
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Broome County Industrial Development Agency (BCIDA) has launched an online community survey on the proposed Broome Technology Park in the towns
The Women’s Fund awards $5K grants to five businesses
Initiative helps firms in Herkimer and Oneida counties ROME — The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties has awarded grants of $5,000 each to five women-owned businesses from Herkimer and Oneida counties to take the next big step in supporting the community. Hosted by the Women’s Fund, and sponsored by Baird Private Wealth Management,
Koffman Incubator leader gets additional responsibilities
Katoch to oversee Binghamton University’s entrepreneurship efforts VESTAL — She’s been leading the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator, and Binghamton University has now assigned her additional responsibilities. The school has named Bandhana Katoch as interim assistant VP for entrepreneurship and innovation partnerships (EIP). Katoch, who joined the university in 2023 as executive director of the Koffman
Excellus BCBS, FamilyCare Medical Group reach contract agreement
DeWITT, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (Excellus BCBS) and Syracuse–based FamilyCare Medical Group (FCMG) on Thursday announced a new contract agreement effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Small Business Development Center at OCC is changing its name
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Onondaga Community College (OCC) plans to change its name to one that “encompasses the region
CenterState CEO recognizes regional businesses during Economic Champions event
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO on Tuesday recognized the efforts of more than 300 regional businesses during its annual Economic Champions Celebration at the Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Cener at Oncenter. The event recognized 306 companies and organizations for “driving the region’s economy forward” through job creation; business expansions; investments in operations; new business openings;
NUAIR CEO says HQ at Syracuse airport just makes sense
SYRACUSE — Ken Stewart, president and CEO of NUAIR, believes opening the organization’s new headquarters at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) “just makes sense.” “Our team works with the next generation of uncrewed and electric aircraft and is developing the platform to safely integrate them into the national airspace… what better place to work than
Syracuse becomes an arts, culture, & entertainment destination
Downtown Committee’s fall progress breakfast discussed the topic SYRACUSE — Business owners and the leader of the Everson Museum of Art recently shared their thoughts on how downtown Syracuse is an arts, culture, and entertainment destination that has “unique experiences for everyone.” They spoke on the theme of the Oct. 29 fall progress breakfast, that was presented
Greek Peak president inducted into SKI NY Hall of Fame
VIRGIL — Wes Kryger, long-time president of Greek Peak Mountain Resort, was recently inducted into the SKI NY Hall of Fame at a special ceremony up at the mountain. The event was held on Nov. 7 at The Lookout at Hope Lake at the resort in the town of Virgil, with a presentation being given
Usherwood Office Technology names chief human resources officer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Usherwood Office Technology — a Syracuse–based, family-owned provider of IT and business-technology services — has promoted Lauren Usherwood-Tartaglia to chief human resources officer (CHRO). In this new role, she will oversee all aspects of the company’s human-resources strategy. Usherwood-Tartaglia will help facilitate talent acquisition, employee development, culture initiatives, and workforce planning to
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