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New course from eCornell focuses on new media marketing
ITHACA — Cornell University and eCornell are rolling out a new online course aimed at training hospitality professionals in new media marketing skills. The free
Carrols settles sexual-harassment litigation
SYRACUSE — Carrols Corp. has agreed to settle sexual-harassment litigation with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that dates back to 1998. Carrols, a subsidiary
Faxton St. Luke’s eliminates 37 positions
UTICA — Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare slashed 37 positions in a mix of layoffs and eliminated vacancies, carrying out a round of job cuts it
Maines Paper and Food Service names CFO
CONKLIN — Maines Paper and Food Service, Inc. announced it has promoted Terri Deane to senior vice president and chief financial officer. Deane joined Maines
Upstate to host AMA medical-student meeting
SYRACUSE — Upstate Medical University is scheduled to host a regional annual meeting of the American Medical Association’s medical-student section for the first time at
Syracuse names Scott Shafer head coach of football program
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University (SU) today announced it has promoted defensive coordinator Scott Shafer to head coach of its football program, following the departure of
GOUVERNEUR — Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc., parent of Gouverneur Savings and Loan Association, has promoted Victor James to vice president and chief operating officer. James first
First Niagara names new chief credit officer
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNFG) has a new chief credit officer. The Buffalo–based banking company named Liam Brickley to the position today. He
Syracuse IT firm wins VA contract
SYRACUSE — Systems Made Simple, Inc., a Syracuse–based information technology firm, won a $1.9 million contract from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The 12-month deal
Optimism remains low in December among small-business owners
Clouds failed to part in December for small-business leaders, according to the Small Business Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The
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