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Unshackle Upstate’s Biryla named NFIB New York state director
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gregory Biryla, the former head of Unshackle Upstate, has been named New York state director for the National Federation of Independent Business
NYSAR: New York home sales decline in May, CNY numbers also down
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York realtors sold more than 10,300 previously-owned homes in May, a decrease of 8.6 percent compared to the more than 11,300

Visit Syracuse hires Benn as partner-engagement manager
In that role, Benn will work on sponsorship sales initiatives and internet advertising sales. She’ll also oversee the tourism bureau’s Preble visitors center on Interstate
Utica College business programs earn accreditation
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica College’s business programs have been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of

MOST president resigns, accepts job in Tennessee
Her last day is Aug. 24, the organization said in an email response to a BJNN inquiry. Martin, the organization’s third president, started her duties

Downtown Committee recognizes local businesses, projects at annual meeting
The organization estimates about 400 people attended the annual meeting, which included remarks from Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh. In addition, Merike Treier, executive director of

Upstate University Hospital opens new outpatient pharmacy, offering “meds to beds” service
The pharmacy also has a “meds to beds” program that offers the delivery of prescription medications to patients at bedside before they’re discharged, a program

MVP Health Care announces senior leadership promotions
In her expanded role, Gonick’s “focus will be on the vision and long-term strategy of the organization,” the organization said. At the same time, Christopher

SRC, Minnesota energy firm working on drone-detection program for “critical infrastructure”
The firms will share this data with federal, state and local security partners, SRC said. “This is a unique and exciting partnership with two companies

Diocese of Syracuse appoints Breen as CFO
John Barsanti, who previously served the diocese as CFO and chief operating officer, moved into a part-time role overseeing the implementation of the diocese’s strategic
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