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People news: KeyBank hires Rispoli as commercial banking VP in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — KeyBank announced it has hired Geoffrey Rispoli as vice president, relationship manager in commercial banking in Syracuse. He comes to KeyBank from

OCC’s teaching restaurant, With Love, reopens with new cuisine
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College’s “With Love” restaurant is now serving Vietnamese cuisine. The teaching restaurant, which is located at 435 North Salina St.,

The Agency executive director McLaughlin to retire June 1
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The Agency on Friday said executive director Kevin McLaughlin plans to retire on June 1. The Agency is the lead economic-development organization

QPK Design names two new partners
Klucznik joined QPK Design in 1998 and became an associate partner in 2008. He plays a key role in the firm’s higher education and military/

Tompkins County Area Development hires Schwerin as new managing director of business services
as its new managing director of business services. Schwerin will be responsible for business retention, expansion, and attraction initiatives, offering direct incentives, and developing relationships

Oneida Nation says it spent 50 percent more with New York vendors in 2018, compared to a year ago
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation says it spent $207 million with New York state vendors in 2018, up more than 50 percent from

People news: Porcello joins Bousquet Holstein law firm
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Bousquet Holstein PLLC announced that Joseph J. Porcello has joined the law firm as senior counsel in its litigation practice group. Before

Schultz Family Foundation donates $7.5M to SU’s IVMF to expand veteran career-preparation program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The family foundation of the retired CEO of Starbucks has donated more than $7 million to Syracuse University so it can

People news: Ludd joins Mackenzie Hughes business department
SYRACUSE, NY. — Mackenzie Hughes LLP announced that Ian S. Ludd has joined the business department of the Syracuse–based law firm. His practice will focus

iV4, information-technology firm with Syracuse office, expands into Buffalo market
“We’re excited to bring iV4’s ability to develop strategic technology solutions to organizations throughout Buffalo’s expanding market,” Mike Spoont, CEO of iV4, said in the
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