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VIP Structures settles into new HQ in building renamed The Post
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It’s a move that represents a new chapter for a local design-build firm — and new life for a building in a part of downtown Syracuse with plenty of history. VIP Structures Inc. has started operations in its new headquarters in The Post, the former home of the Post-Standard and Herald-Journal newspapers […]
Knapp starts as dean of SUNY Oswego School of Communications
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Jennifer Knapp had been serving as the interim dean of SUNY Oswego’s School of Communications, Media and the Arts (SCMA) since July 2022. As of March 31, her title no longer includes the interim tag. Knapp assumed the interim role when SCMA Dean Julie Pretzat decided to return to classroom work for
Mozaic CEO now also leads Oswego Industries following a retirement
Laurie Davis, CEO of the nonprofit Oswego Industries, retired April 1 after nearly 28 years with the agency, its board of directors announced recently. At the same time, the board approved a management-services agreement, appointing Allen Connely as Davis’s successor, effective March 1. Connely, who is the CEO of Mozaic, will provide direct oversight of
Binghamton marketing firm earns MWBE certification
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — MediaBrush Marketing recently received certifications as both a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) (or MWBE together) from Empire State Development’s Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development. “It was something I wanted to do from the beginning,” owner Stephanie Krummenacker says, however the company needed to be
Grow-NY business contest accepting applicants through June 15
Companies and entrepreneurs interested in getting involved in the Grow-NY food and agriculture competition have until mid-June to apply. Grow-NY has started accepting applications for the fifth round of the business contest, Empire State Development (ESD) announced March 31. The application period continues through 5 p.m. on June 15. To apply and learn more about
SUNY appoints senior vice chancellor for diversity, equity, and inclusion & CDO
ALBANY, N.Y. — The SUNY board of trustees has appointed Ricardo Nazario-Colón, Ph.D. as the senior vice chancellor for diversity, equity, and inclusion and chief diversity officer (CDO). The appointment becomes effective on May 15. He is currently serving as the inaugural chief diversity officer and inclusive executive at Western Carolina University, a role he
CEO of woman-owned business to join MACNY’s Wall of Fame
About Ferrari Ferrari leads AFN, an 18-year, certified woman-owned business that seeks to “reshape global sourcing by strengthening” apparel manufacturing in the U.S. and northern triangle of Central America, per the MACNY announcement. AFN is serving American military members through the development and manufacturing of uniforms and apparel for the U.S. Department of Defense and
CNY-born Navy sailor continues family military tradition
A Syracuse–area native was recently selected for promotion to chief warrant officer (CWO) while serving aboard the U.S. Navy ship USS Makin Island. Senior Chief Petty Officer James Parrott joined the Navy 18 years ago. “My grandfather served in the Army and I joined the Navy to better myself as a citizen,” he says. Today, Parrott
Visions FCU opens new, revamped branch in Tioga County
NEWARK VALLEY, N.Y. — Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) announced the opening of its newly rebuilt branch office in Newark Valley in Tioga County. The
People news: Oswego Health adds Halko as physician assistant
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health announced it has hired Johna Halko as a new physician assistant at its Center for Gastroenterology & Metabolic Diseases. Halko
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