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Stevens named construction president at VIP Structures
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — After serving in the role on an interim basis since November 2021, Christine Stevens was recently formally promoted to president of construction at VIP Structures. The role is a natural evolution for her, Stevens says. She joined VIP just over seven years ago after an eight-year career working for a real-estate developer. […]
Syracuse University Art Museum’s new leader is coming home
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The next executive director and chief curator of the Syracuse University Art Museum is returning to her home area. Maika Pollack — an art historian, critic, and curator — will begin her new duties this fall. Pollack will assume the duties that Vanja Malloy previously held. Malloy who had served as director
Daughter for Hire seeks to start franchising
CLINTON, N.Y. — Since it launched more than a decade ago, the companion-care business Daughter for Hire has moved into a local office in Clinton, opened an Albany–area location in Latham, and is now looking ahead to franchising its services. “I am loving what we do,” says Kathleen Rutishauser, who started the business in 2012.
State announces Buildings of Excellence contest 4th round
$10 million in funding is available ALBANY, N.Y. — The fourth round of the $58 million Buildings of Excellence competition has $10 million in funding available. The competition aims to advance zero-carbon emission multifamily buildings in New York, the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul announced July 17. This round provides financial awards
Manfredo named to LeadingAGE NY board
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — LeadingAge NY announced it has appointed Dominick Manfredo to its board of directors. As a new board member, Manfredo will contribute to the organization’s initiatives aimed at advancing senior care, expanding access to housing, and improving the overall quality of life for older adults. LeadingAge NY is an association representing not-for-profit
JF Real Estate to handle leasing for Salina 1st project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — JF Real Estate of Syracuse plans to serve as the commercial broker for the Salina 1st project to help lease the property’s commercial real estate. Salina 1st describes itself as Syracuse’s first minority and woman-led commercial development. The property is located at 1081 S. Salina St., just south of downtown Syracuse where
State awards CNY Works program $1 million grant for construction- worker training
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The state has awarded the Syracuse Build Pathways to Apprenticeship program of CNY Works a grant of $1 million to expand its current access, capacity, and programming. The expansion seeks to prepare more “diverse” Syracuse residents for construction careers in the union building trades and to meet the increased local demand for
Greater Syracuse Association of Realtors CEO to retire
SYRACUSE — After nearly three decades leading the Greater Syracuse Association of Realtors (GSAR) and the Central New York Information Service, Inc. (CNYIS), CEO Lynnore Fetyko announced she will retire effective Dec. 1. During Fetyko’s 28-year tenure, both GSAR and CNYIS, a multiple listing service (MLS), experienced growth and supported their members’ success through constantly
Elmira construction firm names general superintendent
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Streeter Associates announced it has promoted Kevin Burnett to general superintendent. In this role, he will oversee on-site supervision and manpower for all active projects at Streeter Associates. Burnett is succeeding Ken Brenza, who recently retired, according to a company news release. Burnett began his construction career as a carpentry and masonry
LeChase promotes Updyke to regional operations manager
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — LeChase Construction Services, LLC recently announced it has promoted Laird Updyke to regional operations manager for K-12 markets, based in Central New York. In this role, Updyke will manage multiple projects for core K-12 clients. He will be accountable for quality, value and safety, as well as responsible for overseeing recruitment and
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