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New York State Bar Association names Watson as new executive director
The New York State Bar Association has named David R. Watson to serve as the next executive director of the 75,000-member association. Watson, who is currently executive director of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, succeeds Patricia K. Bucklin, who stepped down in March after nearly 13 years as the New York State Bar Association’s executive […]
New York State Bar Association announces new executive-committee members
Even attorneys have been elected to the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association. The 30-member Executive Committee oversees the management and administration of the state bar within policies determined by its governing body, the House of Delegates, according to the association. The new executive-committee members include the following six lawyers from Upstate:
The Rewards of Employing Individuals With Disabilities
Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. — Theodore Roosevelt “You do realize that each of us has some form of disability or flaw? No one is perfect.” I responded with my standard quote, “It’s just that certain disabilities are more
The Leader’s Role in Implementing Strategy
Leadership is critical to successful strategy implementation and execution. In my work with CEOs, I’ve found that leaders often appreciate tips and techniques on how they can best lead a new strategy. Here are 10 of the most important leadership factors to lead a strategy implementation and ensure its success. Take the leadBe visible. Communicate
Tompkins Financial promotes Valenti to executive vice president
ITHACA — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) announced it has promoted Susan Valenti to executive vice president of corporate marketing. In this position, Valenti manages
Tompkins Financial promotes Hyland to executive vice president
ITHACA — Rosemary Hyland has been promoted to executive vice president, director of human resources at Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP). In this position, she
Cuomo: Moody’s upgrades New York’s credit rating to highest level since 1964
Moody’s Investors Service (NYSE: MCO) has upgraded New York state’s credit rating to Aa1 with stable outlook, representing New York’s highest rating from Moody’s since
Ratings services reaffirm Onondaga County’s credit rating
SYRACUSE — Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Onondaga County’s credit rating of “AAA” after its annual review of county finances. In awarding Onondaga County an AAA
New York manufacturing index holds steady in June
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported today that its Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index inched up 0.3 points to 19.3 in
EFC approves $5.27 million in low-cost financing to create wastewater system for Verona
VERONA — The board of directors of the New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. (EFC) recently approved and announced almost $5.27 million in zero-interest financing to the Town of Verona to construct a wastewater-collection system in one of its hamlets. The town is extending municipal-sewer service to the Hamlet of Verona in the southern portion
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