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VIEWPOINT: What Private-Equity-Backed Firms Need in a Marketing Leader
Companies backed by private equity need to compress time. They can’t wait for a green marketing leader to meander, nor can they rely on marketing leaders who deal in abstractions and are afraid to lean into quantitative targets. Private-equity-backed companies need marketing leaders who bring three capabilities and experiences to the table: 1) a track […]

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Windridge Estate plays host to weddings and much more
CAZENOVIA — When MaryBeth and Jack Romagnoli purchased their Cazenovia home in 2002, they say they knew it was a special place. With 80 acres of gorgeous views and several historic barns, MaryBeth always felt it was a place that should be shared with others. Seven years ago, that became a reality when she opened
Ask Rusty: Why is my Age 70 Benefit not Higher than my January Amount?
Dear Rusty: I plan to retire in 2025 (the year I turn 70). Given that I’m still working, I’m delaying my Social Security until that year. I noticed on my Social Security statement that my payment in January 2025 will not be much different than my age 70 amount in October 2025. If that is

City of Syracuse joins multi-city suit against Hyundai and Kia following rash of car thefts
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse announced it has joined a lawsuit against the manufacturers of Hyundai and Kia cars, saying those cars are

Work begins on Binghamton airport-modernization project
MAINE, N.Y. — Work is officially underway at the Greater Binghamton Airport on a $47.8 million modernization project, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced. The project

Excellus awards quality improvement incentive payments to area hospitals
UTICA, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has awarded $818,254 in quality improvement incentive payments to eight hospitals in the Utica–Rome and North Country regions as

Tompkins Financial promotes Guarino to newly created position
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Corp. has promoted Charles Guarino to the newly created position of chief banking operations officer, the banking company announced. Guarino’s

City of Syracuse seeks applications for Main Street façade-improvement programs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse is seeking applications for two new Main Street façade-improvement programs. The programs support the redevelopment and improvement of

Utica signs new operator deal for Valley View clubhouse
UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica has selected a new operator for the city-owned clubhouse and banquet facility at Valley View Golf Course, 620

Benn takes on new role at The Neighborhood Center
UTICA, N.Y. — The Neighborhood Center, Inc. has promoted Jennifer Benn to director of development and public relations, a newly created position at the agency.
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