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People news: Hartnett joins Indium Corp. as product manager
CLINTON, N.Y. — Amanda Hartnett has joined Indium Corporation as product manager for engineered solder materials (ESM). In her new role, Hartnett pursues market opportunities

Upstate Medical University, SUNY College of Optometry partner on extension-campus program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SUNY Upstate Medical University on Tuesday said it would become an optometry campus extension program of the SUNY College of Optometry in

Coal-impacted Southern Tier communities eligible for grant funding
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York Department of State announced the opening of applications for a share of up to $65 million in grant funding

MVHS to host hiring event on Feb. 28
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is hosting a hiring event on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 2-6 p.m. at the Wynn Hospital

Lawton named new president, CEO of Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance
PENN YAN, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance (FLTA) has selected Meghan Lawton as its new president and CEO beginning in mid-March. Lawton brings

Naturally Lewis, Lewis County launch vacant-property revitalization program
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Lewis County business developers are starting a vacant-property revitalization program, a one-time grant program that seeks to provide “support, resources, and connections”

Oneida County seeks broadband service proposals
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County is seeking requests for proposals from internet-service providers to expand broadband service to more than 50 underserved areas around the

Upstate, Crouse Health scrap merger plan for now
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SUNY Upstate Medical University on Thursday said its plan to acquire Crouse Health is “impractical at this time,” and the health systems

People news: Potocki joins Indium Corp. in international HR liaison role
CLINTON, N.Y. — Christine Potocki has joined Indium Corporation as strategic human-resources business partner – international integration. In this role, Potocki serves as a partner

MVHS awarded $150,000 Excellus grant for pregnancy program
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System’s (MVHS) CenteringPregnancy program has received a $150,000 Member and Community Health Improvement (MACHI) grant from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield to help improve maternal health and health equity. MVHS says it offers the area’s only licensed CenteringPregnancy program, which brings eight to 10 women, all due at the same time,
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