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Big Lots moves to bigger store in Binghamton
BINGHAMTON — Discount retailer Big Lots, Inc. will be offering a wider array of products, including furniture, with its new, larger store at 10 Glenwood
Willow Run Foods lands new contract, adds employees
KIRKWOOD — A new $1.3 million contract with one of the nation’s top burger chains is already boosting employment at Willow Run Foods, Inc. and should
How Southern Tier lawmakers fared on Unshackle Upstate’s scorecard
Some of the Southern Tier region’s state legislators did well, but others lagged behind on Unshackle Upstate’s 2011-2012 legislative scorecards released Aug. 22, grading lawmakers on their support of pro-growth policies. Unshackle Upstate, which describes itself as a coalition of businesses and trade organizations advocating for reforms to make Upstate a stronger place in which
Guthrie Health starts study of Marcellus Shale health effects
SAYRE, Pa. — Asthma, cancer, cardiac disease, and more will be researched as part of a study of the health impacts of gas drilling in
New map displays AHA/ASA’s quality awards
A new online tool from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) aims to put top-performing hospitals on the map. The tool pins hospitals recognized
Direct Energy completes acquisition Iberdrola subsidiaries
BINGHAMTON — Houston–based Direct Energy completed its acquisition of NYSEG Solutions, Inc. and Energetix, Inc., energy retailers based in Binghamton and Rochester respectively. Both companies
Chobani leads area companies on Inc. 5000 list
The Norwich–based Greek yogurt-maker Chobani topped all other area businesses appearing on a new list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. Inc. Magazine
Solar boat company launches in Rome
ROME — The Tamarack Lake Electric Boat Co. officially began assembly of its 10-passenger, solar-assisted electric pontoon boat known as the Loon. The company, which
Chemung Financial to pay dividend
ELMIRA — Chemung Financial Corp. will pay a cash dividend of 25 cents per share on Oct. 1 to shareholders of record as of Sept.
Catalina Aerospace seeks to fill charter-jet service void in Mohawk Valley
ROME — Starting in mid-September, area businesses and residents will have a local option for chartering a flight. Catalina Aerospace Corp., headquartered in Miami, Fla., is bringing one of its Learjet 31A planes to Griffiss International Airport to offer charter-jet services from Rome. Benjamin Nemser, owner, president, and director of operations at Catalina Aerospace, is
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