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Cornell names Bluemercury founder, alum entrepreneur of the year
ITHACA, N.Y. — Barry J. Beck, the co-founder of Bluemercury, has been named the 2023 Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year, the university announced. Beck, a

People news: Herkimer College names Bowman assistant professor
UTICA, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College announced it has appointed Alesha L. Bowman as an assistant professor of fashion buying and merchandising. Bowman previously

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute announces new board chair, trustee
UTICA, N.Y. — F.X. Matt III is the new board chair of the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, and the board also welcomed Laura Tansey Wetzel of Cooperstown as a new board trustee. Matt has served on the board for several terms since 2007. He previously served as board chair from 2013-2016 and has worked closely with

CNY ATD announces 2023 leadership team
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CNY ATD, the local affiliate chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD), recently announced its 2023 leadership team. The following local professionals are filling the following officer positions: • President — Christy Rohmer, NYSERNet • President Elect — Erin Cunia, National Grid • VP, CNY BEST — Jim D’Agostino, TDO — Train, Develop, Optimize

CenterState CEO recently announced three promotions. In her new role as VP of member engagement, KATIE TOOMEY provides leadership and strategic guidance overseeing a team of membership managers. She will have direct account-management responsibilities for high-level members and be responsible for the overall member-engagement process. Through this new role, she also ensures the members of

Slocum-Dickson Medical Group announced that HAIDER KHADIM, MD has joined its hematology and oncology department. Dr. Khadim concentrates on hematology and oncology for adult patients. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders, as well as all types of cancers. He provides treatment consisting of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy. Dr. Khadim also

SUSAN HOOK has joined the independent insurance agency Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig, Inc. as a commercial lines account manager. She is a New York State-licensed agent for property, casualty, and life, with more than 18 years of experience in the insurance industry. Hook lives in Ilion.

Hancock Estabrook, LLP announced it has elected three attorneys to the firm’s partnership. MARY L. D’AGOSTINO is a member of the firm’s litigation practice. She focuses her practice on commercial litigation, federal and state-appellate advocacy, and other civil disputes. She previously served as a confidential law clerk to U.S. magistrate judges Christian F. Hummel and

The Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC) recently added MARGARET LAVANCHA as its newly appointed human-resources director. In this role, she is a critical member of the agency’s leadership team, participating in strategic change initiatives. She will provide leadership and supervision for the agency’s human resources department, including staff recruitment, retention, and daily oversight of

MVCC Center for Leadership Excellence accepting applications for two programs
UTICA, N.Y. — The Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE) at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) is recruiting participants for two of its professional leadership-development programs
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