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SBA makes five changes to PPP loan rollout
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Feb. 24 started implementing the first of five changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that the Biden-Harris Administration says will promote “equitable relief for America’s mom-and-pop businesses.” The PPP is a forgivable-loan initiative that seeks to help small companies survive the economic dislocations of the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]

Carthage Area Hospital to host career fair for licensed practical nurses
CARTHAGE, N.Y. — Carthage Area Hospital says it will host a career fair for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in early March. The event is set

People news: Rome Health Surgical Specialists adds Molica
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Health Surgical Specialists announced it has recently added Dr. Samuel Molica, a general surgeon, to its team. Rome Health Surgical Specialists

WellNow to open new urgent-care clinic on Syracuse’s east side
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — WellNow Urgent Care, which operates locations across upstate New York, says it will open its newest clinic in Syracuse on Wednesday. The

Spectrum to add 70 call-center jobs in DeWitt
DeWITT, N.Y. — Spectrum plans to add 70 new jobs in the coming months at its Spectrum Community Solutions call center at 6005 Fair Lakes

After delays, MVHS vaccine POD now set for Thursday, Feb. 25
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced Monday afternoon that it has received its shipment of vaccines that were delayed by bad

Binghamton University seeks applications for the Ross university and community projects fund
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University announced that it is accepting applications for the 2021 grant cycle of the Stephen David Ross University and Community Projects

Commerce Chenango to host economic-outlook event on Feb. 25
NORWICH, N.Y. — Commerce Chenango will host its annual economic-outlook briefing on Thursday, Feb. 25 in partnership with NBT Bank. The virtual event is scheduled

SUNY program to help EOP students get into its medical schools
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SUNY has launched a statewide initiative to help more educational opportunity program (EOP) students obtain admission to SUNY’s medical universities. EOP serves

Tompkins Connect announces winners of the 6th Annual Fab5 Awards
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Connect, a local young-professional organization in Tompkins County, recently announced the winners of the 6th Annual Fab5 Young Professional Awards, sponsored by the Tompkins Trust Company. The Fab5 Awards highlight and celebrate the achievements of young professionals ages 21-40 who are excelling in their fields and making an impact in Tompkins
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