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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
CenterState CEO has hired LAUREN DEVENDORFas its new account manager for the Benefit Specialists of NY (BSNY) group. Previously, she served as policy owner services coordinator for Northwestern Mutual where she worked directly with clients to connect them to the company’s services. In addition to her client relations experience, she also brings a diversity of
JOHN STELMACK, JR. has joined Preferred Mutual Insurance Co. as a liability claims representative. He brings more than 11 years of claims experience to Preferred Mutual, having most recently served in a similar capacity at a national insurance carrier. Stelmack earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Hartford and a master’s
State DEC project manager from Utica area indicted in contractor-fraud scheme
A former project manager with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is facing charges he operated an “elaborate” contractor-fraud scheme while employed
Bonadio succession plan splits the CEO, board chairman positions
The Bonadio Group believes it’s “better governance” when the chairman of the board and the CEO are not the same person. Thomas (Tom) Bonadio, the firm’s founder and CEO, handled both roles “for years” because he founded the company. But as the accounting firm grows, it wants to have “better” checks and balances because the
Student teams from CNY schools win MWBE awards in state business-plan contest
ALBANY — Teams from Mohawk Valley Community College, SUNY Oneonta, and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) won MWBE awards and prize money in the 7th annual New York Business Plan Competition. Women and minorities made up the majority of students on the winning teams, which secured the Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Awards, according
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