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NYSERDA rolls out networking website targeting clean-energy technology projects
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has introduced a new networking website: cleantechNYconnect.com. The site is aimed at helping clean-tech business

Indium Corp. has promoted Anne Bazan to senior marcom specialist. She joined Indium in 2011 as a part-time assistant coordinator and was promoted to a
Preferred Mutual Insurance Company
Jeffrey Lopata has been appointed senior vice president and chief information officer at Preferred Mutual Insurance Company. He joined Preferred Mutual in 2005 as manager

Subashini Daniel, M.D. has joined the Bassett Heart Care Institute as a cardiothoracic surgeon and will provide care at Bassett Medical Center. Prior to joining
Citizens Bank has named Richard B. Easterly, II vice president and middle-market relationship manager for Central New York. He brings more than 25 years of

Daniel Phillips has been named senior vice president and chief information officer at Pathfinder Bank. He has been with Pathfinder Bank for 15 years and

Tioga State Bank announced that April J. Kane-Lawrence has joined the mortgage origination team. She will focus her efforts in the Owego and Endwell markets.
NBT Bank Greater Binghamton has hired Kevin O’Hara as senior vice president and regional commercial banking manager. He has 23 years experience in the financial-services

Sirchia & Cuomo, LLP has promoted Mark A. Schmidt to partner. He brings an expertise in multi-state taxation, FAS 109 calculations, and cost segregation studies;
Mohawk Valley Health System board announces officers
UTICA — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has announced the officers for its board of directors. They are: the Hon. Norman Siegel, chairman; Gregory McLean,