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Finland company completes acquisition of Cryomech of DeWitt
DeWITT, N.Y. — Bluefors, a Helsinki, Finland–based manufacturer of cryogenic-measurement systems, on Tuesday announced the completion of its acquisition of Cryomech, a cryocooler-technology and manufacturing
Schumer says guidance released on investment tax credit for semiconductor manufacturers
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) on Thursday announced the initial guidance for the investment tax credit (ITC) for semiconductor manufacturing is now available.
New York Credit Union Foundation adds Alternatives Credit Union CEO as trustee
ITHACA, N.Y. — Kevin Mietlicki, president and CEO of Alternatives Credit Union in Ithaca, became a trustee of the New York Credit Union Foundation at the start of this year. He will serve a three-year term on its board. “Credit unions that I have been a part of in the past have used the Foundation,”
Barton & Loguidice adds JTM Associates founder to staff
SALINA — Barton & Loguidice (B&L) says it has added the man who founded JTM Associates, LLC to its staff, a move that the company says “enhances” its environmental-consulting capabilities in the industrial market. James T. Mickam, president of JTM Associates, was the company’s lone employee, B&L tells CNYBJ in an email. Barton & Loguidice
Excellus net income declines 50 percent in 2022
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield reported net income of $58.9 million on $6.6 billion in premium revenue in 2022, down 50 percent from the $117.6 million that the health insurer generated in 2021. The nonprofit disclosed the figures in an annual financial report filed with the New York State Department of Financial Services. Rochester–based
Northwoods takes over management of Norman Shadduck Agency in Binghamton
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Northwoods Corporation entered into a management agreement March 1 with the Norman Shadduck Agency, located at 32 Broad Ave., in Binghamton. Under the agreement, Northwoods now manages the daily operations of the agency. David Shadduck remains the agency’s sole owner and president. Shadduck and the agency’s one employee remain with the
Ask Rusty: What’s the Best Way to Start Receiving My Survivor Benefit?
Dear Rusty: When one becomes a widow/widower, what is the most efficient way to start receiving the deceased’s monthly Social Security. Signed: Still Grieving Dear Still Grieving: There is really only one way to start receiving surviving spouse benefits — you must contact Social Security (SS) directly to apply. You can call (800) 772-1213 or
State expects upgraded WARN Act portal to go live in April
“Improving user experience is a top priority to the Department and embracing technological solutions is helping us fulfill that mission,” Roberta Reardon, commissioner of the New York State Department of Labor, said. “These latest improvements will help employers give workers a heads-up about closures and layoffs. Early warnings help shorten the time that employees are
AAA Western NY & CNY names VP of corporate & business development
AAA Western and Central New York announced it has hired a new VP of corporate and business development. Chris Johnston joined in January and will be responsible for developing strategy to develop, grow, and diversify products and service offerings for AAA Western and Central New York, the organization said in a release. He brings significant
Bond law firm names chief human resources officer
SYRACUSE — Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC recently announced it has named Pamela M. O’Rourke as the law firm’s chief human resources officer. O’Rourke oversees the human resources department, working with the Syracuse–based firm’s leadership on issues relating to its people. She is responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of a variety of
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