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Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS) has hired MICHAEL BUTLER as its newest research analyst. He comes to RMS with an extensive background in market

DAN KALIL has been promoted to chief commercial officer at Assured Information Security (AIS). In this position, he will lead commercial direction and strategies, focusing

Marquardt expands into contract manufacturing following pandemic experiences
CAZENOVIA — Marquardt, an electro-mechanical component designer and manufacturer in the Cazenovia area, recently announced it has added contract manufacturing to its portfolio of services.

LGS launches ROI of Civic Engagement training program
DeWITT — Leadership Greater Syracuse (LGS), a nonprofit that offers a yearlong civic-leadership training program, recently announced it has added a new, customized consulting session

NYS awards $31.5 million for farmland-protection projects
ALBANY — New York State recently announced more than $31.5 million in grants awarded to the state’s agricultural industry through the Farmland Protection Implementation Grants

Oswego Health recognized for support of perioperative nursing certification
OSWEGO — Oswego Health recently announced that for three years in a row, it has earned the CNOR Strong designation from the Competency & Credentialing
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Berkshire Bank’s parent company to pay quarterly dividend on March 30
The board of directors of Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB), parent of Berkshire Bank, recently approved a quarterly cash dividend of 12 cents per
Carrols Restaurant Group announces inducement grant of shares to new COO
SYRACUSE — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST) on March 12 revealed that it granted 250,000 restricted shares of the company’s common stock as a

NNY Community Foundation, Zoo New York announce Animal Wellness Fund
WATERTOWN — Zoo New York and the Northern New York (NNY) Community Foundation announced they are partnering to establish a new charitable fund to provide