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Simpson to take three-month sabbatical from CenterState CEO this summer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Robert Simpson, president and CEO of CenterState CEO, says he plans to take a sabbatical from his duties at CenterState CEO this summer. “After thoughtful consideration, and with the full support and involvement of the CenterState CEO Executive Committee, I’ve made the decision to take a sabbatical and will be stepping away […]

Project Fibonacci Foundation announces new multi-year sponsorship from NYSTEC
ROME, N.Y. — The Project Fibonacci Foundation, Inc. has announced New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation (NYSTEC) as a new partner and supporter in advance of its 7th annual STEAM Leadership Conference coming up in July. NYSTEC committed to a three-year, $50,000-per-year partnership, continuing its support of the foundation’s year-round STEAM programs. “We’re thrilled to

Jim King, founding director of the New York Small Business Development Center, dies
ALBANY, N.Y. — James L. (Jim) King, who in 1984 helped launch the New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC) and served as its executive

NBT Bancorp completes Evans Bancorp merger
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) has completed its acquisition of Evans Bancorp, Inc. The merger closed on Friday May 2 and was

Golden Artist Colors CEO to pass the baton to new leader after four decades
COLUMBUS, N.Y. — Golden Artist Colors, Inc. has appointed Troy Mann as its new CEO. After close to 45 years of leading Golden Artist Colors, Mark Golden will shift focus and act as its strategic advisor, the firm announced. “I couldn’t be more proud of the legacy of this company and the unwavering commitment to

Retired state police K-9 Ada joins Destiny USA security team
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA says K-9 Ada, a dog that retired from service with the New York State Police, has joined its security team

Slocum-Dickson plans May 13 hiring event
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Slocum-Dickson Medical Group will hold a hiring event on Tuesday, May 13 from 5-8 p.m. at 117 Business Park Drive in the DiMeo and Ford Business Park. The medical group announced it is seeking to fill multiple full-time and part-time positions across various departments including maintenance, security, couriers, medical assistants, nurse

SBA, SBDC honor area small businesses in ceremony at OCC
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the North Central Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on Monday recognized five area small businesses

Wildhack appointed to the committee that selects the NCAA men’s basketball tournament field
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Director of Athletics John Wildhack has been appointed to the NCAA Division I men’s basketball committee. The high-profile committee is

Ithaca College to award honorary degree to alum, Disney CEO Bob Iger
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College says it will recognize Bob Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Company, with an honorary Doctor of Letter degree during
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