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The Price is Right: a tale of the Merchant Prince of Syracuse
The concept of “you can’t sell anything unless you promote” was the underlying reason behind 19th century businessman Milton Price’s success. His unusual promotion practices
VIP Development buys CenterState CEO building
SYRACUSE — VIP Development Associates, Inc. (VIPDA) has announced its purchase of the building that houses the headquarters of CenterState CEO at 572 S. Salina
Heffron Media opens its first office
BALDWINSVILLE — For the first few months of operation, Brian Heffron handled his new business from his home in Baldwinsville. But now, Heffron Media, LLC
SRC transfers bioforensics group to SU
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University (SU) has announced the signing of an agreement with SRC, Inc., a nonprofit research company, that transfers the assets and employees
Zonta Club of Syracuse inducts new board members
SYRACUSE — Zonta Club of Syracuse, a member of Zonta International, recently inducted new board members, the organization said in a news release. Zonta
New York’s initial jobless claims drop 12 percent
The number of people applying for new unemployment-insurance benefits in New York state in the week ended July 13, fell by 4,743, or 12 percent,
Berkshire Bank to acquire 11 Bank of America branches in Utica–Rome area
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB) today announced that its banking subsidiary, Berkshire Bank, has agreed to acquire 20 retail bank branches in New York
The Travelers to cut 180 jobs in Syracuse field office
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), a Hartford, Conn.–based insurance company that operates a field office in Syracuse, on July 23 announced plans to cut
CNY unemployment rates decline by one percent or more in June
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Binghamton, and Utica–Rome regions fell by at least one percentage point in June when compared to the same month in
First Source Federal Credit Union adds Utica College hockey coach to its board
NEW HARTFORD — First Source Federal Credit Union has elected Gary Heenan, Utica College’s men’s hockey coach, to its board of directors. “Individuals are
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