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CNY areas post job gains in August compared to a year ago
The Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira regions generated job growth ranging between about 1 percent and 5 percent between August 2021 and this past August. That’s according to the latest monthly employment report that the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) issued Sept. 15. The Syracuse metro area gained 8,800 jobs […]
Oneida County occupancy rate slips less than 1 percent in August
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County’s hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) dipped 0.9 percent to 73.5 percent this August compared to the year-prior month, just the second decline in this measure in 18 months. That’s according to a recent report from STR, a Tennessee–based hotel market data and analytics company. Despite
CNY Community Foundation makes $240K in grants to Black-led organizations
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Community Foundation announced that it has recently awarded a fourth round of grants from its Black Equity & Excellence Fund. The foundation says it awards grants from the fund to “support Black-led nonprofit organizations and projects that counteract systemic racism.” The CNY Community Foundation provided the following descriptions
Cayuga Centers opens new Utica office
UTICA, N.Y. — In September, the Auburn–based Cayuga Centers celebrated both its 170th year in service and a new, larger location in Utica. The nonprofit held an open house on Sept. 29 at its new Utica office to not only show off the new space, but also to honor its 170 years of providing services
MACNY held cybersecurity summit to inform businesses about threats
ROME, N.Y. — The Manufacturers Association of Central New York, Inc. (MACNY) held its first post-pandemic Cybersecurity Summit on Sept. 29 at the Innovare Advancement Center in Rome. The goal was to help arm manufacturers and other businesses with information and resources in the fight against growing cyber threats. “It has been a consistent need
SBA’s inaugural Small Business Cyber Summit set for Oct. 26
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will host a free, virtual national Cyber Summit on Oct. 26. The SBA Cyber Summit will help introduce American small businesses to tools, tips, and resources to “bolster” their cybersecurity infrastructure. It’ll also explore new trends and challenges that entrepreneurs are increasingly facing. This cybersecurity forum will be a
Binghamton young professional summit planned for Oct. 13
The theme for this year’s conference is “Moving Mountains,” and the hybrid event offers a virtual attendance option as well as the traditional in-person conference.
New role at Greater Binghamton Chamber focuses on placemaking to shape area’s public spaces
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce has created a new position within the Office of Placemaking Initiatives and hired Jim Reyen as
The Real Estate Agency of Auburn acquires Bouck Real Estate
AUBURN, N.Y. — The Real Estate Agency of Auburn on Friday announced it has acquired Bouck Real Estate, a commercial real-estate firm, also located in
New medical spa opens for business in Rome
ROME, N.Y. — The friendly nature of the people of Rome was a key factor in helping Dr. Keneth Hall decide to not only stay in the community but also to open a business there as well. Hall came to Rome in 2019 to perform surgery at Rome Memorial Hospital, part of Rome Health. He
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