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Preferred Mutual Insurance names two new board members
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. — Preferred Mutual Insurance Company recently announced the appointments of Laura M. Casamento and Nicole C. Woodall to its board of directors.
SUNY Poly announces creation of 10 new research centers
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute recently unveiled its creation of 10 new research centers, which will serve the campus as hubs of innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, made possible by $2.7 million in state funding. The centers will help support the sponsored programs at the college, which have grown 119 percent over the past three
Georgia firm plans cottage community near Binghamton University
VESTAL, N.Y. — A Georgia real-estate firm that specializes in student housing has committed to building a new cottage community in Vestal less than a mile from Binghamton University. Landmark Properties started construction on The Retreat at Bunn Hill, a project that will provide lower density housing with an array of resident benefits, according to
The Summit FCU Taste of Syracuse raised more than $22K for two local charities
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Summit Federal Credit Union (FCU), which helps sponsor Galaxy Media’s annual Taste of Syracuse, says the event raised $22,500 for two local charities. The Taste of Syracuse, Central New York’s biggest food and music festival, welcomed an estimated 200,000 people over two days this past June. Representatives from The Summit FCU
Memory screenings coming to seven regional counties in Upstate, SU project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Residents over the age of 60 in seven regional counties will be able to get free memory screenings from their county’s Office for the Aging (OFA). The counties include Cayuga, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Oswego, and Tompkins. Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University (SU) are collaborating on the effort that they detailed
Survey: Firms report reservations about Gen Z employees
Being able to effectively interface with customers is essential in many work roles, yet some employers have concerns about Generation Z’s (Gen Z’s) ability to do so. Some describe Gen Z’ers as entitled and lazy, while others suggest they struggle with communication and other soft skills. ResumeTemplates.com, a company that helps customers develop their resumes,
Lockheed Martin Salina wins $245M Navy contract modification for torpedo work
SALINA, N.Y. — The Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) plant in suburban Syracuse was recently awarded a more than $245 million modification to a previously awarded contract. It will exercise options for production, spares, production support material, engineering support, and hardware repair of components for MK 48 Heavyweight Torpedo All Up Round in support of
Area resource providers offer expertise to small businesses
Big corporations have the benefit of an executive team of experts in finances, human resources, marketing, and more. However, small businesses also have resources available to help them assemble their own team of experts to help their business succeed, area small-business experts say. Small businesses are often operated by owners, says Zachary Steffen, regional director
Area schools take part in SUNY Top 10% Promise program
ALBANY — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Marcy, and SUNY Oneonta are among the first group of schools participating in the SUNY Top 10% Promise program. It’s meant to help the “highest-achieving” New York high-school seniors gain admission and enroll at select SUNY campuses, the office
Le Moyne’s new AD will begin work at the school in January
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The next athletic director (AD) at Le Moyne College will begin his duties at the school on Jan. 1, 2025. Phil Brown, whose formal title is assistant VP of intercollegiate athletics and campus recreation, comes to Le Moyne from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, where he serves as executive associate athletic director and
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