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James Molloy has joined HighPoint Advisors, LLC. For 20 years, between 1985 and 2005, he overlapped two careers: Molloy was a full-time teacher in the
The New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) recently appointed David A. Miller to the new position of legislative liaison for the association. He is well-known
POMCO Group has promoted Donna Barbagallo to director of claims strategy. During her 17 years with POMCO, she has held a variety of positions and
Finger Lakes Business Services, Inc.
Finger Lakes Business Services, Inc. (FLBS) has promoted one person and added two new members to its management team. The company promotedSuzanne Blowers to customer-care

M&T Bank has named Peter Baildon vice president and senior relationship manager for commercial banking at the branch at 233 Genesee St. in downtown Utica.

Unshackle Upstate leader to headline Commerce Chenango legislative luncheon on Aug. 20
NORWICH, N.Y. — On Aug. 20, Commerce Chenango will host a legislative luncheon, featuring keynote speaker Brian Sampson, executive director of Unshackle Upstate. The event
State approves SUNY Oswego campus plan for START-UP NY
OSWEGO — Empire State Development has approved the plan by the State University of New York at Oswego (SUNY Oswego) for the START-UP NY initiative.
Slowdown in health spending led by sluggish economy, not health reform, Health Affairs study finds
About 70 percent of the recent decline in health-care spending growth from 2009-2011 was due to the economic downturn, and not because of other factors
Mercer launches “Mercer Benefits U” total wellness campaign
The global human resources and employee-benefits firm Mercer recently announced that it has launched “Mercer Benefits U” (www.MercerBenefitsU.com). It says the initiative is a new
PPI survey shows trends in nonprofit employee-benefit plans
PPI Benefit Solutions says its fourth annual Nonprofit Employee Benefits Study reveals that despite challenges, private nonprofit employers remain committed to delivering health and welfare