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Fleet Feet Syracuse announces new training-program platform
DeWITT — The local franchise of Fleet Feet Sports recently announced a new training-program platform that offers fitness classes and workouts for anyone at any time. The new platform will provide “more options, more flexibility, more classes and more convenience,” the company says. It’s a program Fleet Feet Syracuse is calling Running Plus, says Edward […]
Survey: Upstate employers expect health-benefit costs to rise 6-10 percent
As we head toward the end of 2014, most businesses are estimating their costs and budgeting for 2015. Upstate New York employers estimated their health-benefit cost per employee would rise 10.1 percent next year, on average, if they made no changes to their current health-care plan. And, they expect to hold their cost increase to

10 Sales Strategies For Taking Charge of 2015
Tactics constantly come and go in sales without making a significant impact on outcomes. On the other hand, solid strategies can make a significant difference in what happens. Here are 10 sales strategies that can have a positive influence on your performance in 2015. 1. Define yourself clearly. Most people let others decide who they
EPA awards Syracuse University, Onondaga Environmental Institute education grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding nearly $335,000 in environmental-education grants to Syracuse University (SU) and the Onondaga Environmental Institute. SU’s Environmental Finance

People news: Oswego Health names Mitchell director of physician recruitment
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health has named Christopher Mitchell as its new director of physician recruitment. The health-care organization made the announcement in a news
Leadership Greater Syracuse announces Class of 2015
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Leadership Greater Syracuse (LGS) has announced the Class of 2015 for its annual, yearlong community leadership-training program. The new class participated in

Former Bassett CEO Streck joins HANYS executive team
RENSSELAER, N.Y. — The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) has announced that Dr. William Streck has joined the association as the chief medical

Syracuse VA Medical Center formally opens Women Veterans Wellness Center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse VA Medical Center on Monday formally opened the Women Veterans Wellness Center. It will provide primary care and specialty care,

SU: Billy Joel to hold 7th Carrier Dome concert in March
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Legendary pop singer Billy Joel will perform his 7th concert in the Carrier Dome on March 20, 2015. Syracuse University (SU) and
MedTech adds 12 to board of directors, including two from CNY
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — MedTech Association, a membership-based trade association for the bioscience and medical technology (bio/med) industry in New York state, announced it has added
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