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Shineman Foundation awards $329K in grants to 15 area nonprofits
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Richard S. Shineman Foundation has awarded grants totaling $329,000 to 15 nonprofit organizations. The funded projects “reach a wide range of
People news: BlueRock Energy names Anklin VP of sales
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — BlueRock Energy announced it has appointed Stew Anklin VP of sales. Based in Syracuse, he will report to Jim Cifaratta, senior VP
People news: Riger Marketing promotes Stoltzfus to digital strategist
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Mckensie Stoltzfus has been promoted to digital strategist/media buyer at Riger Marketing Communications in Binghamton. She is responsible for connecting digital and

Indium Corporation announces change in leadership
Evans has been president and COO since 1997, the company said. As CEO, Evans will focus, “primarily, on the company’s long-term mission and strategies,” per

Excellus names Chan-House medical director in Utica region
UTICA, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Central New York’s largest health insurer, announced it has named Dr. Mew Kwan Chan-House as one of the company’s

City of Syracuse to use $20K grant to develop a financial-empowerment center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse announced it will use a $20,000 grant to “develop and integrate” a financial-empowerment center that it says will
Tompkins County Administrator Mareane takes medical leave, will retire early
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County Administrator Joe Mareane has taken a medical leave from the county beginning Monday, Nov. 13, according to a news release
MVHS names Martin HR business partner
UTICA, N.Y. — John A. Martin has been named human resources business partner at the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS). In this position, he is
People news: Community Bank promotes Friot to chief technology officer
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank N.A. announced it has promoted Aaron Friot to VP and chief technology officer. Friot will oversee the strategic direction of

Danny Liedka named next leader of Visit Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Visit Syracuse, Onondaga County’s tourism-promotion agency, announced that current Onondaga County Legislator Danny Liedka has accepted its offer to serve as the
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