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VIEWPOINT: Who’s the New Boss? How to Avoid Succession-Planning Mistakes
Many corporations have endured a rough 2020 that included the designations of top executives at some major brands. Will their replacements be ready? It’s a fair question, especially if the new company leader is promoted from within. Studies show many senior leaders don’t think their firms to properly educate and prepare future leaders for succession. If […]

SUNY names acting president of SUNY Poly
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY board of trustees on Tuesday appointed SUNY Provost Tod Laursen as acting president for SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly). Laursen’s appointment

Destiny USA to adjust operating hours early in the new year
Effective this Saturday, Destiny USA will operate 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The

MVCC partners with Briggs & Stratton for welding internships
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) says it partnered with the Sherrill location of Briggs & Stratton Corp. for welding internships. Briggs &

People news: MVHS names director of materials management
UTICA, N.Y. — the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has appointed Michael C. Fegley as director of materials management. Fegley previously held positions

Oswego Health begins vaccinating health-care staff
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health on Thursday morning started vaccinating its health-care staff against COVID-19. Ashley Sidman, a registered medical-surgical nurse, was the first to

Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls to offer COVID-19 saliva testing at drive-thru location
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. — Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls and Cayuga Health (CH) officials have announced that they will now offer COVID-19 saliva testing at

Greater Utica Chamber honors five with Business of the Year awards
UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2020 Business of the Year Awards during a televised special on

Upstate Medical to test NYPA’s essential utility workers for COVID-19
The testing program will use Upstate Medical’s Clarifi COVID-19 saliva test. That saliva test was “recently ranked number one by the U.S. Food & Drug

Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce seeks applicants for next executive director
UTICA, N.Y. — The board of directors of the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce is seeking applicants for its next executive director. Earlier this
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