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Strategic Financial focuses on employees to drive growth
UTICA,N.Y. — Taking the helm of a business started by your father can be a daunting prospect. It’s a role that Alan Leist III, CEO of Strategic Financial Services — founded by his father Alan Leist, Jr, in 1979 — takes very seriously, honoring both the responsibility and the privilege the position has afforded him. […]
Grow-NY business contest accepts applicants through July 1
Those interested in getting involved in the Grow-NY food and agriculture competition have until the early part of summer to apply. Grow-NY has begun accepting applications for the fourth round of the business contest, Empire State Development (ESD) announced May 16. The initiative seeks to connect “innovators and investors” in the food, beverage, and agriculture
State to conduct study on payroll-servicing industry after MyPayrollHR scandal
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) will conduct a study on the payroll servicing industry following the MyPayrollHR scandal, which caused “major financial disruptions for workers and small businesses.” The office of Gov. Kathy Hochul on May 6 said she has signed a bill requiring the study. DFS, in consultation with the New
N.Y.–based cybersecurity-resilience program gets federal funding
The federal budget includes at least $38 millio for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), a federally funded cybersecurity-resilience program. The Center for Internet Security (CIS) in East Greenbush in Rensselaer County operates the MS-ISAC. The office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) on March 10 announced that the federal spending plan included the
Three small businesses begin operations in downtown Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Two eateries and a waxing salon are now conducting business in downtown Ithaca. The businesses are Lev Kitchen, Adam Grill, and the Pretty Peach Wax Studio. Representatives from the City of Ithaca, Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA), and Tompkins Chamber participated in April 22 ribbon-cutting ceremonies held at each of the businesses, DIA
Guthrie Clinic’s senior leadership now includes chief strategy officer
The Guthrie Clinic has recently added a chief strategy officer, executive VP to its senior-leadership team. In this new role, Elizabeth (Liz) Jaekle will lead strategic planning and implementation, marketing, communications, and philanthropic initiatives across the Guthrie system. She will oversee the development and execution of new business ventures, partner affiliations, market expansions, physician integration, and
Auburn Community Hospital awarded federal funding to help pay for COVID response
The money reimburses the hospital for expenses related to COVID-19 testing, supplies, and medications for treating COVID-19 positive patients admitted to the hospital. The funding
Racker names new executive director
“Our search for a new executive director was a rigorous one,” Max Della Pia, board president, said in a press release. “It included a careful
Herkimer College names director of admissions
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College announced it has appointed Kaylynn E. Iglesias, of Frankfort, as director of admissions. Iglesias will provide leadership for
Barton & Loguidice opens Utica office
UTICA, N.Y. — Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. — a Salina–based engineering, planning, environmental, and landscape-architecture firm — has opened a new office at 70 Genesee
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