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Small-business optimism slips again in July
Sagging earnings underpinned a dip in small-business owners’ optimism in July, according to a monthly index from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The
Nonprofits face pressure to merge or affiliate
“In business, you have to lead, follow or get out of the way.” — Lee Iacocca Gov. Cuomo has taken dead aim at the nonprofit
HERKIMER — Annese & Associates, Inc. has been expanding into New England in recent years and company leaders are making plans to open an office
Clarkson becomes satellite of SU assessment center
POTSDAM — Clarkson University is now a satellite of the Syracuse University (SU) Industrial Assessment Center. SU’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science
ConMed to acquire Viking Systems
UTICA — ConMed Corp. (NASDAQ: CNMD) announced today it will acquire Westborough, Mass.–based Viking Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: VKNG) in a $22.5 million deal. Viking develops
Chobani founder discusses company’s growth on CNBC
Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya took a break from watching the Olympics in London to appear live Friday morning on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” show
Big Lots opens new Binghamton store
BINGHAMTON — Big Lots opened its new Binghamton store Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and check presentation. The new store at 10 Glenwood Ave. replaces
NY seeks proposals for flood-control surveying in Broome, Steuben, Schuyler counties
New York State is calling for proposals to perform $355,000 in boundary survey work on flood-control projects in Broome, Steuben, and Schuyler counties. The surveying
Keystone Associates adjusts to survive tough economy
BINGHAMTON — There aren’t a lot of huge building projects going on in the area, but Keystone Associates Architects, Engineers and Surveyors, LLC has managed
Chemung Financial profit dips 7 percent in 2nd quarter
ELMIRA — Chemung Financial Corporation (ticker: CHMG) reported net income of $2.4 million, or 53 cents a share, in the second quarter, down 7 percent from
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