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Area technology workforce-development programs receive funding
The New York State Pathways in Technology program received $31.5 million in funding to use toward preparing students for high-skill jobs in technology, manufacturing, health care, and finance. Programs in Onondaga and Oneida counties received funding. The New York State Pathways in Technology Early College High School (NYS P-TECH) Program incorporates an integrated program between […]
AIS wins $98.5M Air Force contract for AI research
ROME, N.Y. — Rome cyber and information-security company Assured Information Security Inc. (AIS) was recently awarded an Artificial Intelligence-Based Endpoint Defense (ABED) $98.5 million contract focused on researching artificial intelligence (AI)-based techniques. The goal is to enhance the effectiveness and increase the autonomy of cyber capabilities being developed by the Air Force and its partnering
Survey: New York manufacturing activity “held steady” in July
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell 6 points in July to 1.1. The index had climbed 38 points in June to 6.6 after plummeting 43 points in May to -31.8. The general business-conditions index is the monthly gauge on New York’s manufacturing sector. The July reading — based on firms responding to
Nascentia unveils renovated Beeches Manor
ROME, N.Y. — Nascentia Health recently cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Beeches Manor, the first phase of improvements and changes planned at the Beeches complex. The health-care agency has had an office on the Beeches property since about 2011, COO Cheryl Manna says. About a decade in, Destito Realty, Inc. reached out to
AmeriCU announces major expansion of membership field
ROME, N.Y. — Big things are happening at AmeriCU Credit Union. The Rome–based credit union began this year with several strategic moves that set the organization up for continued growth, including opening a virtual branch and other innovative technology as well as adding several new positions, including three business-relations managers. “We have experienced considerable organic
SFCU breaks ground on new Cicero branch office
CICERO, N.Y. — Sidney Federal Credit Union (SFCU) recently formally broke ground on its first Syracuse–area branch at 8062 Brewerton Road in Cicero. Construction will begin as soon as the town approves permits, with plans to complete the project by the end of this year or early 2024. Principle Design Engineering, PLLC of Norwich is
CFCU Community Credit Union names assistant VP of business lending
ITHACA, N.Y. — CFCU Community Credit Union has promoted Margo Korowajczyk to assistant VP, business lending. She oversees the business-loan portfolio and is responsible for analyzing all business-lending documentation, the credit union said in a release. As part of her new role, Korowajczyk will annually obtain and analyze financial statements and current tax returns in
Peoples Security Bank appoints Earley as assistant branch manager in Binghamton office
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Peoples Security Bank & Trust recently announced that it has promoted Duane Earley to assistant branch manager of its Binghamton office. With this new position, Earley will take on a more active role in establishing a team-based culture and developing positive sales growth at the branch, the bank said in a release.
Syracuse-led group of schools to use $2.5M NSF grant to connect the “underserved” to STEM careers
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Syracuse University-led group of upstate New York schools will use a federal grant to help “increase access for underserved populations and
Hundreds in Oswego County now eligible for high-speed fiber internet service
FULTON, N.Y. — More than 1,700 homes, businesses, and schools in Fulton and nearby parts of southern Oswego County are now eligible for high-speed fiber
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