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Woman-owned Idea Kraft boosts clients’ digital presence
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — As Ewelina Zajac-Holdrege describes it, the process to create a website is “very structured and creative.” Her company, Idea Kraft, uses modern tools for project management and file sharing. The web-design process has three phases, including user research and discovery; design and development phase; and production, launch, and support. “So we really […]
With 100 years of history, Raymond Corp. focuses on growth
GREENE, N.Y. — After celebrating its centennial year in 2022, The Raymond Corporation is focused on growth in 2023, and beyond. “We’re fortunate in our business that we’ve continued to grow,” says EVP Steve VanNostrand. In the past year, Raymond has added about 360 new employees companywide, with about 300 of those at the company’s Greene
Soft Landing N.Y. spring cohort completes work at NYC bootcamp
BINGHAMTON — Companies involved in the spring cohort of the Soft Landing New York program finished the session with a three-day, in-person market exploration bootcamp in New York City from April 19-21. The bootcamp coincided with the annual Center for International Business Advancement Global Forum on April 20. The theme of this year’s event was
Vestal firm wants to help local retailers navigate shoplifting
VESTAL — Scorpion Security Products, headquartered on Jensen Road in Vestal, says it wants to make sure local retailers are aware of the tools and technologies available to stop shoplifters. “Alongside rising retail prices and recession fears, shoplifting incidents are also increasing,” the firm said in a recent news release. Scorpion says shoplifters have stolen
Hamilton College Town-Gown Fund awards nearly $75,000 in grants
“Often, these grants help organizations fund special projects and needs beyond basic operations,” Hamilton President David Wippman said in a press release. The Clinton Central
SUNY Poly raises nearly $185,000 in fundraising campaign
The funds raised will benefit several areas on campus including Wildcat athletics, student scholarships, the Educational Opportunities Program, SUNY Poly Emergency Fund, Poly Pantry, and
Syracuse firm selected for Department of Defense pilot program, awarded $10 million
Hidden Level’s corporate office is located at 1014 N. Geddes St. in Syracuse. “Being selected for APFIT funding is a huge vote of confidence by
Syracuse University moves up its net-zero emission target
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University and its Student Association are working toward a new set of goals to advance its sustainability efforts, including reaching net-zero emissions by 2032 — eight years earlier than the prior goal. The objectives are part of Syracuse University’s long-term sustainability plans and align with several recommendations made in a report
NYWEA to host technical conference in Saratoga Springs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York Water Environment Association, Inc. (NYWEA) announced it is co-hosting its annual Spring Technical Conference and Exhibition on June 7-9, with the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) at the Saratoga Hilton & City Center in Saratoga Springs. This three-day educational conference attracts hundreds of environmental professionals, government officials, scientists,
ANDRO lands Army SBIR contract to develop AI solutions
The companies each received an SBIR phase-one contract up to $150,000 to develop AI/ML solutions. Using the Army’s investment, ANDRO and the other businesses will
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