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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 […]
Herkimer College names assistant directors in HR and marketing
HERKIMER — Herkimer College recently announced the appointments of Mary Brewer as assistant director of human resources and Laura Simonelli as assistant director of marketing and communications. Brewer, of Utica, is a skilled professional with experience in management, including operations and team leadership, according to a Herkimer College release. She gained experience through her career
Herkimer College adds competitive analytics degree program
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer College announced it will add a new associate degree in competitive analytics next fall and is now accepting admission applications for the program. The program is designed to teach the skills necessary to analyze company data to achieve competitive advantage with coursework covering the breadth of business operations, the role and
Utica launches community solar initiative
UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica is starting a community solar initiative, a move city officials said will give residents the opportunity to reduce
Binghamton University names Koffman Incubator leader to oversee entrepreneurship efforts
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University says the woman who leads the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator now has additional duties. The school has named Bandhana Katoch as interim assistant VP for entrepreneurship and innovation partnerships (EIP). Katoch, who joined the university in 2023 as executive director of the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator, will continue to oversee
Utica Center for Development receives grant to fund accessory dwelling program
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Center for Development announced it has received a $2 million grant from New York State Homes and Community Renewal to
International Wire uses National Grid $821K incentive for new equipment at Canastota plant
CANASTOTA, N.Y. — National Grid (NYSE: NGG) says International Wire used energy-efficiency incentives that the energy company provided to help pay for new equipment at its Canastota plant while saving money in the long run on its energy costs. International Wire replaced a 25-year-old multiwire drawing machine at the plant with a new generation of
MVHS hosts robotic arm demonstration
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) showed off its new Mako SmartRobotics for knee and hip replacement with a Meet the Mako event
Bassett’s Valley Health Services receives nearly $11,000 grant to fund new equipment
HERKIMER — Bassett Healthcare Network’s Valley Health Services unit has received a $10,998 grant from the Slocum Dickson Foundation to support equipment and therapies to promote optimal levels of function for the long-term care and rehabilitation of the facility’s residents and patients, the organization announced. The grant funded the purchase of a new bladder scanner,
Oneida County hotel business indicators improve in September
UTICA — Oneida County hotels registered an increase in three key indicators of business performance in September. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) rose 4.7 percent to 70.3 percent in the ninth month of this year compared to the year-prior month, according to a report from STR, a Tennessee–based hotel-market
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