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Pioneer Companies names Roney new CFO
SYRACUSE — Pioneer Companies announced that Mark W. Roney has joined the Syracuse–based commercial real-estate development, construction, and management firm as chief financial officer. He
Hardinge forecasts 2014 sales to slip “slightly” from 2013 levels
HORSEHEADS — Hardinge, Inc. (NASDAQ: HDNG), an international manufacturer of advanced metal-cutting tools, reported on May 8 that it expects its 2014 sales to come
Stockmann joins Bond, Schoeneck & King’s patent group
SYRACUSE — Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC announced that Peter H. Stockmann has joined the law firm’s Intellectual Property and Technology practice. Stockmann supports Bond’s
Syracuse University, Clarkson receive energy-efficiency grants from NYSERDA
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded Syracuse University and Clarkson University energy-efficiency grants of $100,000. The office of Gov.
M.S. Kennedy, Belgium firm announce partnership on electronics modules
CLAY — M.S. Kennedy Corp. of Clay and Belgium–based Cissoid announced they’ve signed an agreement to develop “high-reliability” and high-temperature electronic modules. M.S. Kennedy Corp.,
Welch Allyn announced that Janie Goddard has joined the company as executive vice president, strategic business units and marketing. She will have responsibility over the
Michael Donovan has been promoted to chief financial officer at CH Insurance. He was previously controller. Donovan joined CH Insurance in 2006. Michele Beard has

Ronald Wills recently joined Preferred Mutual Insurance Company as an outside claims representative. Before joining Preferred Mutual, he worked for another national carrier for 27 years

Nicole Smith, RN has been hired as the new director of patient services at Presbyterian Residential Community. She previously worked at Presbyterian Homes & Services

After an extensive national search, the board of trustees of Bassett Medical Center has appointed Vance M. Brown, M.D. as president and CEO of the