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NY follows national trends on debt, according to Fed data
Residents of New York State weren’t immune to national trends when it came to handling debt at the beginning of this year, a recent report
Contractors believe Solarize Madison will help their firms shine
Two upstate New York companies are brightening their outlook for 2012 after being selected as contractors for a new solar-power group-purchasing program in Madison County.
Auburn and Rochester hospitals end affiliation talks
AUBURN — Auburn Community Hospital will not affiliate with Rochester General Health System after the two parties ended four months of discussions. The health-care providers
Housing Visions, residents reap rewards of green-home construction
SYRACUSE — The benefits of green building don’t evaporate after the last pieces of drywall are in place for a Central New York nonprofit housing
AECC expects acquisitions before year’s end
DeWITT — A DeWitt–based environmental consulting firm has been growing rapidly since its launch in 2009. AECC had nine employees when it was founded and
Kinney acquires two pharmacies in Finger Lakes
Kinney Drugs, Inc. has acquired two pharmacies in the Finger Lakes area and will transition them to the Kinney brand this summer. Kinney purchased Palmer
Verizon Wireless upgrading data network in Southern Tier
Verizon Wireless plans to roll out faster data-network coverage in the Binghamton, Elmira, and Corning areas June 21. The wireless provider will bring its 4G
Clay–based helmet maker Cascade sold for $64 million
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. (TSX: BAU) has agreed to acquire Cascade Helmets Holdings, Inc., a manufacturer headquartered in Clay that specializes in making lacrosse helmets.
State adds jobs, unemployment rises on expanding labor force
Job growth continued statewide and in upstate New York in May, albeit at a modest pace. The state added 6,100 private sector jobs during the
New Business Council website promotes New York firms
The Business Council of New York State, Inc. launched a website to spotlight the state’s businesses. The website, MADEinNY.org, has the primary goal of featuring
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