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CenterState CEO starts podcast series called Talk CNY
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO on Wednesday launched a new podcast series it calls Talk CNY. The new semimonthly podcast series will share the organization’s

McFarland Johnson adds senior project manager in aviation division
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — McFarland Johnson, Inc. announced that Jeff Mishler has joined the company as a senior project manager in its aviation division. Binghamton–based McFarland Johnson, a 100-percent employee-owned firm, provides planning, engineering, environmental, technology, and construction services to the aviation, transportation, civil/facilities, and environmental industries. The company’s InfraSolutions by McFarland Johnson division offers technology-based

D’Arcangelo & Co. names managing partner
UTICA, N.Y. — The public accounting firm D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP recently announced it has named Tricia L. Lucas managing partner, effective Jan. 1. Lucas, a CPA and audit partner, will be the first female managing partner in the 70-year history of the firm. She is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of D’Arcangelo &

Working Solutions adds texting service to share information
UTICA, N.Y. — The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., which does business as Working Solutions, has added text services to its offerings for businesses and job seekers. Texting is a quick and easy way for Working Solutions to communicate new opportunities, such as job fairs, hiring events, and new learning opportunities, to

Rome Area Chamber appoints Cupp as interim leader
ROME, N.Y. — The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing to launch its search for a new president after longtime president William Guglielmo retired on Jan. 13. Wesley Cupp, a member of the chamber’s board of directors for 17 years, is serving as interim president while the organization searches for a replacement. With 368

Syracuse University COO begins Feb. 1
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University’s chief operating officer is set to start his new duties on Feb. 1. In this new role, John Papazoglou will be responsible for multiple on-campus and off-campus operations, including dining, housing, hospitality and food services, Syracuse University said in a Jan. 9 announcement. Papazoglou comes to Syracuse from Pennsylvania State

Terakeet cuts 64 jobs from its outreach team
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Terakeet has eliminated 64 positions from its outreach team, the Syracuse–based search-engine technology company has confirmed to CNYBJ. “Following a significant analysis

Mercy House of the Southern Tier receives $75K grant
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Mercy House of the Southern Tier was recently selected as a Mother Cabrini Health Foundation grantee for the third year, receiving $75,000 for a Mercy House admissions navigator. The grant allows the Endicott–based organization to continue its admissions program through meeting with palliative teams at hospitals and informational in-home visits. The money

Dannible senior audit manager earns information systems auditor credential
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dannible & McKee, LLP — a certified public accounting and consulting firm with offices in Syracuse, Auburn, Binghamton, and Schenectady — recently announced that Kevin M. Didio, CPA has earned the certified information systems auditor (CISA) credential from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). The CISA certification is a globally

Utica University board, faculty clash over recommendation to eliminate majors
UTICA, N.Y. — A recent recommendation by Utica University President Laura Casamento to eliminate 15 majors at the university and modify several others has sparked
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