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Liberty Resources appoints Doran as chief operating officer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Human-services agency Liberty Resources announced it has promoted Carrie Doran to chief operating officer. Doran has been with Syracuse–based Liberty Resources for
KeyBank to close 18 CNY branches as part of First Niagara acquisition
KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) on Monday announced plans to close 18 Central New York branches of First Niagara Bank and KeyBank as it integrates the banks’
Hancock, North Country airports get funding for equipment, upgrades
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Syracuse’s Hancock International Airport a federal grant of $720,000 to buy snow-removal equipment. North Country airports in Watertown, Potsdam, Malone, and Plattsburgh will also use federal grants for upgrades. Hancock Airport will use its funding to purchase “critical” snow-removal equipment, U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) and Kirsten Gillibrand
No such thing, right? Yes, a business plan requires research in order to be a viable document. Better to write nothing than to waste time committing to paper a lot of thoughts, such as “I think,” “I assume,” and “I heard.” After all, this is your business you are describing; what do you know? There
Schneiderman: Utica nurse aide arrested for punching nursing-home resident
UTICA, N.Y. — A Utica nurse aide is accused of punching and injuring an 87-year-old male resident earlier this year at the Focus Rehabilitation and
We Want Your Projects: Regional Council Opens New Round of Funding
The July 29 deadline to submit a consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for the sixth round of the Regional Economic Development Council is fast approaching. In this round, Governor Andrew Cuomo will award $750 million to fund regional priority projects across the state’s 10 regions. If you or your firm is considering an expansion project, I
Millennials Push Employers for More Purpose in the Workplace
Millennials have something of a mixed reputation when it comes to work. Studies show that they aren’t loyal to employers so much as to the job itself. They also want to find a purpose to their careers beyond making money — which is a pretty good thing. Companies have had a front-row seat in recent
How to Add Sprinkles to Your Service
Remember the famous sales line, “I can get it for you fast, good, or cheap; pick two”? Today’s customers want all three, plus they want it unique. When entrepreneur Candace Nelson introduced a 24-hour, sprinkles cupcake ATM that delivers customers a personalized cupcake in 15 seconds, it was more than a successful novelty. It was
MARTIN HARRISON has joined Preferred Mutual Insurance Company as a statistical modeler. He brings nearly seven years of data experience to Preferred, most recently serving as a statistics educator at Syracuse University. Harrison earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo and a Ph.D. in mathematics from the
The Bonadio Group recently announced that BRITANI SIMS has joined the firm as an assistant on its government team. She previously served as an intern for the accounting firm. Sims received her bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA from Le Moyne College. Contact The Business Journal News Network at news@cnybj.com
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