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Munson projects seek to welcome community to the arts complex
UTICA — With an estimated economic impact north of $20 million, Munson is more than just a museum or an arts school. It’s an important part of the city of Utica’s economy and helps serve as a welcome to visitors from outside the area. “We do over 600 events a year,” President/CEO Anna D’Ambrosio says […]
ANDRO’s Drozd named to FCC council, providing advice on the nation’s communications systems
ROME — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently reappointed ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC President and CEO Andrew L. Drozd to serve a two-year term on the Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council IX (CSRIC IX). The council provides recommendations to the FCC to promote the security, reliability, and interoperability of the nation’s communications systems. Drozd
VIEWPOINT: Supporting the Region’s Revitalization
Central New York’s economy is at the threshold of a period of steep, lucrative growth for the first time in decades. Thanks in part to major public and private investments, our region gained more than 5,300 jobs in the past year across all industries and is forecasted to continue growing. As a major employer of
Verona Collective set to open flagship dispensary
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation’s Verona Collective cannabis enterprise will open its newest dispensary at 5528 NY-31 in the Verona Crossroads retail plaza
Former CFO starts as president of Human Technologies and will become CEO at end of year
UTICA, N.Y. — Human Technologies (HT), a Utica–based a social enterprise employing people with disabilities, has a new president who will also become its new CEO to start 2025, the organization announced. HT’s board of directors approved the promotion of Carl Reistrom from chief financial officer to the role of president, effective June 1. Tim
Ithaca incubator accepting applications for protofacturing accelerator
ITHACA, N.Y. — Applications are open for Rev: Ithaca Startup Works business incubator’s new Protofacturing Hardware Accelerator program that connects existing prototyping and manufacturing hardware accelerators and helps entrepreneurs refine their prototypes. “We’re bridging the gap between prototyping and manufacturing to help entrepreneurs get a design freeze; then they can confidently advance to manufacturing at
NBT net income rises in Q2 but EPS dips
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) recently reported a mixed earnings picture in the second quarter amid a continued tough interest-rate environment. NBT’s net income rose to $32.7 million in the latest quarter from $30.1 million in the year-ago period, but its earnings per share (EPS) inched down to 69 cents per share
Seneca Foods Foundation donates $10 million to the Cornell Food Venture Center
GENEVA, N.Y. — The Seneca Foods Foundation is donating $10 million to the Cornell Food Venture Center (CFVC) at AgriTech in Geneva. CFVC at AgriTech works to help food producers of all sizes bring their products to market. The donation is “in recognition of [a] synergistic 75-year relationship” between the company and Cornell University. Arthur
AIS lands a nearly $55 million task order for research
ROME, N.Y. — Assured Information Security (AIS) has been awarded a $54.7 million task order intended to perform the research, selection, application, and delivery of anti-fragility measures to help the U.S. Air Force and its partnering combatant commands achieve cyber superiority, the company announced. The program, called Stalwart, will focus on capabilities that provide assurance
Kendal at Ithaca says 21 older adults complete dementia-volunteer training quarter
CAYUGA HEIGHTS — Kendal at Ithaca, a senior-living community, says 21 residents have completed an eight-hour, dementia-education course and are now certified dementia volunteers. The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP), based in Sparta, New Jersey, conducts the training program. It marks a “significant milestone” for both the participants, the community, and NCCDP as
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