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NBT Bank creates chief diversity officer role
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bank is taking the next steps in its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts by creating and filling a full-time chief diversity officer position. “It’s pretty clear in the research over time that a diverse workforce and a diverse leadership team provide better results,” says John H. Watt, Jr., president and CEO […]

Raymond launches exhibit to celebrate its centennial
GREENE, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation recently unveiled an interactive, museum-style exhibit at its headquarters to showcase the company’s innovations and employees and provide a peek into the future of the business. The exhibit, introduced to celebrate Raymond’s 100 years in business, will now travel across the country to various company solution and support center

Work begins in Utica on Olbiston Apartments rehabilitation project
UTICA, N.Y. — A $67 million rehabilitation and modernization project at Olbiston Apartments recently began after the 124-year-old Utica building shut down last year due

Broome Leadership Institute gears up for new class with a new leader
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Broome Leadership Institute (BLI) is getting ready to kick off its 36th year with a new director and a slate of

Ithaca airport reacts to losing American Airlines service
LANSING, N.Y. — Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) says it is “seeking to retain” the services of American Airlines, after the airline announced plans to

Robert A. Ford, CPA merges operations with D’Arcangelo & Co.
DeWITT, N.Y. — Syracuse–based Robert A. Ford, CPA has merged its operations with the Syracuse–area office of D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP that is located in

AFRL Information Directorate in Rome names new chief scientist
ROME, N.Y. — The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorate in Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome announced it has appointed Mark H.

Construction starting on project at ConnextCare’s Pulaski site
PULASKI, N.Y. — ConnextCare, an Oswego County health-care provider, is starting work on a project to bring “much-needed updates” to its property at 61 Delano

People news: Hoglund joins Welliver as project manager
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. — Construction-services company Welliver announced the addition of Richard Hoglund as a project manager. Hoglund’s duties in his new role include project

MVCC selected for FAA drone program
ROME, N.Y. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) selected Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) for its Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Collegiate Training Initiative (UAS-CTI) program. Through this
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