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Rome Area Chamber honors area businesses, names new leaders
ROME, N.Y. — The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce honored several area businesses at its 111th annual business meeting on June 1. Sovena USA received Business of the Year honors in the category of for-profit businesses with 50 or more employees. The company prioritizes community engagement, aims to surpass industry standards in a sustainable way, […]
Firms can apply for COVID capital costs tax-credit program until Sept. 30
Business owners interested in Empire State Development’s (ESD) $250 million COVID-19 capital costs tax-credit program have until the end of September to submit an application. ESD on June 5 announced that it had extended the application deadline. To apply, visit the ESD website (esd.ny.gov) Under the program, New York small businesses that made investments to
Dannible & McKee tax accountant receives state CPA license
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The certified public accounting (CPA) and consulting firm Dannible & McKee, LLP hired Sean Micho as a full-time tax staff accountant in January, after he had served as an intern with the firm’s tax department since 2022. Now, the firm announces that Micho has taken the next step in his career by
IAED annual report details private investments, new property taxes
ITHACA, N.Y. — In its newly released 2022 annual report to the community, Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) reported stimulating $72.6 million in private investment last year. IAED — which administers the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) and Tompkins County Development Corporation (TCDC) — says its achievements last year also included helping generate $2.7
Empire Center fellow says NYS faces $9B budget gap next year
That’s according to the FY24 Enacted Budget Financial Plan, issued by the state Division of the Budget (DOB). The gaps grow to more than $13 billion in fiscal 2026 and 2027, according to Empire Center for Public Policy, Inc. fellow Ken Girardin. Girardin writes that Hochul’s FY24 budget proposal had expected “smaller, more manageable gaps,
Cavanaugh takes the helm at Herkimer County Chamber
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Denise Cavanaugh is the new executive director of the Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce, but she’s no stranger to the Herkimer community. She’s also no stranger to leadership, coming to the business organization with a background of corporate, higher education, and nonprofit leadership experience. On top of all that, Cavanaugh is also
State takes action against unlicensed cannabis sales in Binghamton and Ithaca
“As the most equitable cannabis industry in the nation gains momentum, we continue to take action against bad actors who seek to skirt around our
People news: Gross joins Hartwick College as VP for enrollment management
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Hartwick College announced it has appointed Bryan Gross as its new VP for enrollment management, effective June 21. Gross will lead strategies
Binghamton University forges partnership with six HBCUs
VESTAL, N.Y. — In collaboration with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Binghamton University has announced a New Educational and Research Alliance (New ERA) with six
Community Memorial drops COVID vaccine mandate
“The past few years have impacted our daily operations in an effort to keep everyone safe,” CMH Infection Preventionist Shelly Trost said in a press
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