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Lifetime Benefit Solutions names Florack president
Florack succeeds Tom Cauthorn, who retired earlier this year, the company said in a Wednesday news release. Lifetime Benefit Solutions is an affiliate of the

Syracuse University appoints search committee for next iSchool dean
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Monday announced the formation of a search committee for the next dean of the School of Information Studies (iSchool).

Shader to step down as Welch Allyn president on Dec. 1
SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y. — The president of Welch Allyn in Skaneateles Falls has informed its Chicago, Illinois–based parent company that he plans to resign from

Latest class completes SBA Emerging Leaders program
Back row from left to right: Steve Bulger, SBA region II administrator; Nicholas Mir, Snow Ridge Resort, LLC, Turin; Matt Notaro, Sun Environmental Corp., Clay;

People news: Pathfinder names Kjerstad commercial portfolio manager
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bank announced it has promoted Mackenzie Kjerstad to commercial portfolio manager from commercial credit analyst. In her new role, she will

Mayor Walsh selects Buckner as new Syracuse police chief
“When we began looking for our next police chief, our goal was to find the very best candidate available. In hiring Chief Buckner, we have

KeyBank hires Klein to oversee branches in eastern part of CNY
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — KeyBank announced it has hired Ron Klein as an area retail leader overseeing eastern area branches in the Central New York region

Mohawk Global Logistics names Scott-Younis new marketing manager
SALINA, N.Y. — Mohawk Global Logistics announced it has appointed Yvonne Scott-Younis as its new marketing manager. She brings more than 15 years of experience
Online retailer Wayfair formally opens new sales and service center in Chemung County
BIG FLATS, N.Y. — Wayfair — a Boston–based online retailer of furniture, home furnishings, and décor items — formally opened its new operations center in

Generations Bank hires Gibbs as AVP, contact center manager
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Generations Bank has hired Lorraine Gibbs as assistant VP and contact center manager. She’ll be responsible for managing Generations’ newly renovated
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