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CountryMax Stores begins construction on new store near Auburn
AURELIUS, N.Y. — CountryMax Stores announced that construction is underway on a new store just outside Auburn that will be the company’s 19th location. The
Mohawk Valley EDGE announces two new hires
Prior to his new role, Lawrence was Utica’s city planner. He studied urban planning and geography at the University at Albany, where he also assisted
MVCC uses COVID-relief funds to erase student debt
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College announced it has erased just over $1 million in unpaid balances for 809 students via the Higher Education
Menter Ambulance wins Business Excellence Award from Operation Oswego County
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Operation Oswego County (OOC) recently recognized an Oswego County ambulance company for business success. OOC, at its June 16 annual meeting, presented its Business Excellence Award for 2022 to Fulton–based Menter Ambulance in recognition and appreciation for demonstrating outstanding leadership, adaptation, and commitment in operating and expanding as a private ambulance service
Indium’s Vareha-Walsh named to national industry association board
CLINTON, N.Y. — Donna Vareha-Walsh, director of global supply chain and international trade compliance at Indium Corporation, was recently elected to the American Tin Trade Association board of directors. Formed in 1928, the American Tin Trade Association (ATTA) meets twice a year to promote the best interests of those engaged in the production, distribution, transportation,
Emerson Foundation in Auburn adds former Hamilton College administrator to board
AUBURN, N.Y. — The Fred L. Emerson Foundation — a 90-year-old private family foundation based in Auburn — recently announced it has elected Mary McLean Evans to its board of directors. Evans, who currently resides in North Carolina, is an accomplished higher-education fundraiser and administrator, having served in various roles at Hamilton College for more
Children’s Home of Jefferson County adds Hurlbut to board
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC) announced it has recently added Jessica Hurlbut to its board of directors. CHJC, headquartered in Watertown, says it is the largest human-services organization in Northern New York. Its services include adult health and wellness programs, after-school programs, foster care and family permanence programs, youth and
All Central New York regions post job gains in past year
Central New York’s metro areas generated job growth ranging from 2 percent to nearly 7 percent in the last year, according to New York State Department of Labor data. The Syracuse region gained 10,400 total nonfarm jobs in June of this year compared to a year ago, a gain of 3.5 percent. Elsewhere, the Utica–Rome metro
Study: nearly half of U.S. firms plan to add staff in 2nd half
The job market will remain strong through the end of 2022, according to new research from Robert Half (NYSE: RHI), a specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm that has a local office in downtown Syracuse. In a survey of more than 1,500 managers at companies in the United States, 46 percent said they planned
Walsh named director of Hartwick’s Griffiths Center
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Hartwick College has selected Michael Walsh as the new director of the Griffiths Center for Collaboration and Innovation (GCCI). He will begin his appointment in late August. As GCCI director, Walsh will lead and advance a culture of collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship at the college. He will report directly to President Darren
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