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Survey: one in four hiring managers consider young Gen-Zers “unemployable”
Almost one-quarter (24 percent) of U.S. hiring managers consider young Gen-Z workers “unemployable” due to lack of workplace skills, according to a survey recently conducted by the job-seeker-resource website ResumeTemplates.com. The study — which defined “young Gen-Zers” as those, currently 18-23 years old — found that many respondents were critical of the age cohort’s lack […]
Oswego Hospital medical staff appoints new leadership
OSWEGO — The medical staff at Oswego Hospital recently appointed new leadership for 2024-2025, including Michael Alcasid, MD, as president and David Bass, DO, as VP. Alcasid in 1998 started as a staff physician at Oswego Hospital while also working as a primary care physician for Oswego County Opportunities. In 2008, he transitioned to being
Five Star Bank parent company to pay Q3 dividend of 30 cents a share in early October
WARSAW, N.Y. — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISI), parent company of Five Star Bank, recently announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents per share of its common stock outstanding. The banking company will pay the third-quarter dividend on Oct. 2, to shareholders of record on Sept. 13. At
Oneida County hotel occupancy edges up in July
UTICA — Oneida County hotels registered a more than 1 percent increase in guests in July, as two other important indicators of business performance posted
Blueberry Brook Farm Resort offers adventure and respite
DEANSBORO — Blueberry Brook Farm Resort recently held a ribbon-cutting event for what it has dubbed its Farm Country Club. It’s a grouping of amenities available at the 250-acre complex that includes mountain bike and hiking trails, a bed and breakfast, and an event venue at 6827 Van Hyning Road in Deansboro. “I’m creating the
New York manufacturing index remained underwater in August
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index edged up nearly 2 points in August, but stayed in negative territory at -4.7, which indicates a continued deterioration in manufacturing activity. Based on firms responding to the survey, the August reading indicates business activity “edged slightly lower” in New York state, the Federal Reserve Bank of
N.Y. communities can pursue $200M available in DRI, NY Forward programs
ALBANY — Two of New York’s downtown-revitalization and economic-development programs have $200 million in funding available for those communities interested in pursuing grant money for local improvements. The dollar amounts include $100 million each for the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and the third round of the NY Forward program, which focuses
Le Moyne inks agreement with Legends for fundraising efforts
SYRACUSE — Le Moyne College has plans to renovate the Thomas J. Niland Jr. Athletic Complex and has signed a five-year agreement with Legends to help in the fundraising effort. Le Moyne is working to raise $40 million to support the renovation project. “This partnership will benefit the entire campus community,” Le Moyne President Linda
Oswego Health announces new board leadership
OSWEGO — The Oswego Health board of directors recently unanimously voted on changes to the health system’s board leadership. Victoria L. Furlong was named board chair, Pete Cullinan will serve as vice chair, and Ron Tascarella has been appointed as board secretary. All three will serve two-year board terms through June 30, 2026. As SUNY
First 5 startups in Syracuse Surge Accelerator finish program
SYRACUSE — The first five startups in CenterState CEO’s yearlong Syracuse Surge Accelerator have finished their work in the program. The inaugural group of startups involved Clutch Delivery, Certainty Analytical Labs, HippoH Apparel, Sign-Speak, and Talkadot. A recognition event held Aug. 7 at Le Moyne College included presentations by Surge Accelerator team founders, a keynote
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