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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Genius NY, a business-accelerator program at CenterState CEO’s Tech Garden, has announced a new director. Genius NY stands for Growing ENtrepreneurs &

People news: MACNY hires Donovan as workforce development coordinator
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association announced it has recently hired Eileen Donovan as its workforce development coordinator. In this role, she will support

People news: MVHS names Evans HR operations program manager
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has appointed Tara Evans as its human resources (HR) operations program manager. In this

Rescue Mission completes project expanding food service and culinary education center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Rescue Mission Alliance announced it has completed a $5.8 million project that expanded and renovated the Clarence L. Jordan Food Service

SRC wins $1.5 million contract to combat chemical threats against the military
CICERO, N.Y. — SRC, Inc. announced it will use a $1.5 million contract to develop a new tool to combat chemical threats against the military.

Barclay Damon names Burgio cannabis team leader
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Barclay Damon LLP announced it has named Aleece Burgio, special counsel, as the firm’s new cannabis team leader. In this role, she

PAR Technology to acquire Florida–based software company for $42 million
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — ParTech Inc. on Thursday announced it has agreed to acquire AccSys, LLC, also known as Restaurant Magic, a Tampa, Florida–based restaurant

People news: SRC names Sabella assistant VP of finance
CICERO, N.Y. — SRC, Inc. announced it has named Deborah Sabella assistant VP of finance. In her new role, she will be responsible for all

Cicero native patrols seas from the air for U.S. Navy
Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicole Rodriguez, a native of Cicero, joined the Navy for the benefits provided and the opportunity to experience new aspects of life. Now, three and a half years later, Rodriguez serves as a logistics specialist with “The Golden Swordsmen” of Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadron (VP) 47, working with the Navy’s
Some Thoughts for Employee-Benefits Season
— “Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of the employees, they will take care of the clients.” — Richard Branson The famous white duck, perhaps the most recognizable mascot on television, just may be the most effective marketer in the insurance industry. Before you finished that sentence, you knew who
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