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Terakeet launches second 12-month apprenticeship program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Terakeet is accepting applications for its second year-long apprenticeship program focused on marketing and search-engine optimization (SEO). The application period continues through May 13, and the program will begin July 11, per a company news release. The firm has designed the program to “remove a number of the barriers to entry that […]

Nascentia Health launches nurse-residency program in home care
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Nascentia Health says it’s starting a nurse-residency program focused on home care. The organization is using a $300,000 grant award from the

Hayner Hoyt launches construction-management scholarship at Utica University
UTICA, N.Y. — Hayner Hoyt Corporation has established an endowed scholarship at Utica University for construction-management students. The Hayner Hoyt Corporation Construction Management Scholarship will

Picente lays out post-pandemic strategy in State of the County address
VERONA, N.Y. — Taking the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and moving forward was the focus of Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr.’s

People news: LoCicero joins Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union
GENEVA, N.Y. — Kevin M. LoCicero has joined the loan department at Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union as its VP/lending manager. In this role, LoCicero

Small Business Development Center at OCC announces new regional director
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Onondaga Community College (OCC) has a new regional director. Robert Griffin assumes the role that

Broadway Utica announces Community Foundation funds to support performing arts
UTICA, N.Y. — As a way to support, expand, and continue its impact for years to come, Broadway Utica has formed a permanent partnership with

Oneida Health CEO Morreale retires
ONEIDA, N.Y. — Oneida Health says its president and CEO, Gene Morreale, retired on Friday after 15 years of service as the organization’s top executive.

New York Business Plan Competition finalists advance to next round
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute has announced 10 teams of students that have emerged as regional finalists in the New York Business Plan Competition.

Northern New York NBRC counties can apply for economic, infrastructure-development grants
The New York State Department of State has announced the availability of more than $5 million in federal grant funding for economic and community development
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