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NBT Bank promotes two in human resources division
Butcher joined NBT Bank in 2011 as director of organizational development. He has more than 20 years of experience, including serving as manager of organizational effectiveness for MWV. Butcher earned a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego. He holds a certification in organization development from the National Training Lab Institute for Applied Behavioral Science and a […]

Indium Corp. launches apprenticeship program
CLINTON, N.Y. — Indium Corporation formally signed and registered its apprenticeship program during a November visit from New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon. The company is partnering with DeWitt–based MACNY, the Manufacturers Association; Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC); the National Institute for Innovation and Technology (NIIT); and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly),

Preferred Mutual’s HR leader receives title change
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. — The executive in charge of Preferred Mutual Insurance Company’s human-resources initiatives recently received a title change to reflect the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives. Jenifer Rinehart is now executive VP, chief human resources officer, and diversity, equity, and inclusion officer. “I am excited to be able to continue the development

Syracuse University, Oneida County awarded federal funding to cover COVID-19-related costs
The federal government has provided funding to Syracuse University (SU) and Oneida County to cover their costs related to their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Workers finish project to restore flood-damaged barrier bar in Sandy Creek
SANDY CREEK, N.Y. — Work has wrapped up on the restoration of the North Sandy Pond barrier bar, a $600,000 project awarded to the town

People news: Oswego Health names Pagliaroli VP of clinical services and integrated health care
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health announced it has recently promoted Kathryn Pagliaroli to VP of clinical services and integrated health care. Pagliaroli began her career

Oneida County reports three COVID deaths for third straight day
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Tuesday reported that three county residents died from COVID-19 in the last day. That followed three deaths each on

Port of Oswego Authority building a new $1.8 million marina
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Port of Oswego Authority (POA) is building a new marina in the old Goble dry dock and shipyard in Oswego. The

SUNY Potsdam officer-in-charge Graham dies
POTSDAM, N.Y. — John Graham, who has been serving as the officer-in-charge at SUNY Potsdam, died unexpectedly on Saturday. “While Dr. Graham has only been

Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce announces OsweGo campaign for small businesses
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GOFCC) on Monday announced its OsweGo campaign which seeks to promote small and local businesses throughout
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