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Naturally Lewis launches new entrepreneurship program in Lewis County
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Naturally Lewis has launched its DBA Lewis County pilot program, which it says was created to “inspire and guide” entrepreneurs doing business

Children’s Home of Jefferson County names new executive director
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC) has chosen its next executive director. Marianne DiMatteo will begin her duties on Feb. 1,

Longtime Oneida Health board member, Sirchia, dies
ONEIDA, N.Y. — Oneida Health recently announced that Victor Sirchia, who served on its board of trustees for 28 years, died on Dec. 14. Sirchia was a board member since 1993 and was chair of the board since 2003. Professionally, he was a partner, business advisor/consultant, and CPA for Sirchia CPAs and Financial Advisors since

USDA critical rural infrastructure money funds three CNY projects
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Acting New York State Director Brian Murray recently announced funding totaling more than $70 million across 24 projects to build and improve critical infrastructure in rural New York communities. It was part of a nationwide announcement by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack about the agency’s

Upstate Medical University to use largest-ever donation to rename its College of Medicine
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University will rename its College of Medicine following a $25 million donation, the largest in the medical school’s history. In

People news: Valencia joins MACNY as workforce-development specialist
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, announced that Justyna Valencia has joined the organization as a workforce-development specialist. In her role, Valencia will support

Community Memorial in Hamilton opens renovated, expanded emergency department
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) says crews have completed work on the renovation its emergency department, which is now open for patient care.

People news: CenterState CEO announces two new employees
Andrew Jordan has joined as membership manager within the business and economic development division. He is responsible for ensuring members receive valuable support and engagement.

Le Moyne College is requiring booster shots for the spring semester
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College is now requiring all undergraduate and graduate students to get a COVID-19 booster vaccination. The school’s mandate is “part

Research and technology funding available through SyracuseCoE Faculty Fellows program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Faculty from Syracuse University and SyracuseCoE partner institutions can submit proposals for innovative research and development efforts in clean and renewable energy,
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