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September 2016

Health Foundation accepting applications for eighth class of Health Leadership Fellows

The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York is accepting applications for the eighth class of its Health Leadership Fellows program. The Buffalo–based organization has an office at the Read More
SKY Armory to host SightLine, a business-technology conference, Nov. 2-3

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse will host SightLine 2016, a business-technology conference, in early November. SKY Armory will host the inaugural event Nov. 2-3, Annese & Associates Inc. said in a ne Read More
People news: Walker named executive director of Jefferson County Historical Society

Photo credit: Jefferson County Historical Society Facebook page WATERTOWN — The Jefferson County Historical Society Board of Trustees has appointed Jordan B. Walker executive director of the society, Read More
Attorney for COR executives says he’s “convinced” of their innocence in federal corruption probe

The attorney representing the two executives from Fayetteville–based COR Development Company, LLC says he is “convinced” of their innocence in a case involving federal corruption and fraud offenses. Read More
HCP September Top Ranks List

Click Here to View the HCP September Top Ranks List: Medical-Equipment Providers About the listInformation was provided by representatives of listed organizations and their websites. Other groups may Read More
Upstate’s Kohman named to statewide cancer panel

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dr. Leslie Kohman, professor of surgery at Upstate Medical University and medical director of the Upstate Cancer Center, has been appointed to the New York State Cancer Detection an Read More
St. Joseph’s emergency nurse receives national award

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Ann Yankay, a nurse in the Emergency Department at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, has received national recognition with the 2016 Nursing Practice and Professionalism Award from Read More
Oswego Health’s maternity center wins recognition

Pictured from left to right are Kristin Conger, RN; Daniel Coty, DO; Eileen Henrie, RN; Kelly Phillips, RN; Katie Pagliaroli, RN, director of clinical quality and patient safety; Valerie Favata, RN, c Read More
Upstate Medical University relocates first 170 employees to the Galleries in downtown Syracuse

The Salina Street entrance to the Galleries of Syracuse where 170 employees of Upstate Medical University’s information-management technology department reported for work on Aug. 22. The school’s hosp Read More

Business Calendar

Employee Learning Awareness Roundtable 8/15/2022 8:30 AM - 8/15/2022 9:30 AM Read More
Employee Learning Awareness Roundtable 8/16/2022 8:30 AM - 8/16/2022 9:30 AM Read More
CNY ATD Learn@Lunch 8/23/2022 12:00 PM - 8/23/2022 12:45 PM Read More

Opinion

OPINION: Gov. Hochul needs to Keep Farm OT Threshold at 60 Hours For nearly two years, my colleagues in the Assembly Minority Conference and I have been imploring the Farm Laborers Wage Board to keep the overtime threshold for farm workers at 60 hours per week. Read More
OPINION: U.S. relations with the Americas deserve attention Some of the United States’ most important relationships are with other countries in the Americas. They often receive less attention than they deserve. These relationships can be challenging, but there are few challenges more important than working effectively with our neighbors. Read More
OPINION: Gov. Hochul using COVID as a Political Tool is Abhorrent As a rule, most emergencies are obvious to the individuals experiencing them. Read More

Business Mentors

CEO FOCUS: Leveraging Opportunities to Drive New Progress for CNY’s Innovation Ecosystem Over the past few weeks, I have been reflecting on how we think about our community, and the two decades of strategic planning and hard work that is transforming our regional economy. Read More
VIEWPOINT: Retirees are going back to work More senior citizens are saying, “I’m too young to retire.” Some simply can’t afford to retire; others remain in the workforce because it makes them feel productive. Read More
VIEWPOINT: It’s Just the Beginning of Mohawk Valley’s Economic Transformation The Mohawk Valley region underwent gut-wrenching economic changes in the mid-1990s with the realignment of Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome and major industrial plant downsizings and closures. Read More

People on the Move

Mohawk Valley EDGE announces two new hires ROME, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley EDGE has added two new staff members. Chris Lawrence is the new VP of planning and development, while Hannah Phillips has joined the economic-development organization as director of marketing and communications. Read More
People news: Madison County board clerk retires after 37 years WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Madison County Board of Supervisors Clerk Cindy Urtz has retired after 37 years, serving since October 1985. Read More
Dannible & McKee, LLP Dannible & McKee, LLP recently announced the promotion of the following professional staff members. Read More