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Presidential finalists set campus visits at Herkimer College
HERKIMER, N.Y. — The Herkimer College Board of Trustees will host five final presidential candidates for campus visits on May 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7, the college announced. Albert Lewis Jr., chief of staff/executive VP of Northwest State Community College in Archbold, Ohio, will visit the Herkimer campus on May 1. Jonathan Ashdown, executive […]
St. John Fisher University offers minor in entrepreneurship and innovation
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — St. John Fisher University says it’s offering a new minor in entrepreneurship and innovation that can help students build the business skills and knowledge to launch a startup venture. The minor is open to students of all majors. The course work involved seeks to help develop an understanding of entrepreneurship principles; small-business
Chobani to build $1.2 billion natural-food manufacturing facility in Rome
ROME, N.Y. — Greek yogurt maker Chobani will build a 1.4 million-square-foot, $1.2 billion manufacturing facility focused on natural-food production at the Triangle parcel at
Shared commercial kitchen opens in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Shared Kitchen Ithaca, a new 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has opened its commercial kitchen space and is welcoming new members. The nearly 4,000-square-foot kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art food-production equipment, according to an announcement from the organization. “The Ithaca region has long been deficient in the facilities needed for entrepreneurs to manufacture their
DeWITT, N.Y. — Cushman & Wakefield / Pyramid Brokerage Company on Thursday announced the appointment of Stephen Scuderi as the new president of its Syracuse, Utica, and Watertown offices. Scuderi (pictured) will succeed John Clark in the role. Clark, who has served as president for 38 years, will transition into the role of executive vice
Lockheed Martin announces CFO departure, names successor
Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) says it has named Evan Scott as the company’s senior VP and CFO, succeeding Jesus (Jay) Malave, who advised the company that he is “pursuing other opportunities.” Scott, a 26-year Lockheed Martin finance executive, has served as the defense contractor’s treasurer and the CFO of two business units. The appointment
Micron reorganizing business units to capitalize on AI growth across market segments
Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) on Thursday announced a market segment-based reorganization of its business units to capitalize on the growth driven by AI (artificial
Cornell University formally opens Atkinson Hall research hub
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University officially opened its new Atkinson Hall on April 9 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The hall serves as a home for
Oswego Health names new executive director of The Manor at Seneca Hill
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health has appointed Andrea Doviak as the new executive director and administrator at The Manor at Seneca Hill. Doviak is a respected leader within the Oswego Health system, bringing extensive leadership experience, clinical expertise, and dedication to quality care, the health system said in its announcement, In her new role, Doviak
State finds nearly $3 million in workers’-compensation fraud in 2024
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — New York State identified $2.7 million in workers’-compensation fraud and made 14 arrests for such fraud in 2024, representing a nearly 30
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