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People news: Riger Marketing promotes Stoltzfus to digital strategist
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Mckensie Stoltzfus has been promoted to digital strategist/media buyer at Riger Marketing Communications in Binghamton. She is responsible for connecting digital and

Indium Corporation announces change in leadership
Evans has been president and COO since 1997, the company said. As CEO, Evans will focus, “primarily, on the company’s long-term mission and strategies,” per

Excellus names Chan-House medical director in Utica region
UTICA, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Central New York’s largest health insurer, announced it has named Dr. Mew Kwan Chan-House as one of the company’s
Tompkins County Administrator Mareane takes medical leave, will retire early
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County Administrator Joe Mareane has taken a medical leave from the county beginning Monday, Nov. 13, according to a news release
MVHS names Martin HR business partner
UTICA, N.Y. — John A. Martin has been named human resources business partner at the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS). In this position, he is
People news: Community Bank promotes Friot to chief technology officer
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank N.A. announced it has promoted Aaron Friot to VP and chief technology officer. Friot will oversee the strategic direction of
People news: NYBDC hires Alexander for Syracuse office
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York Business Development Corporation (NYBDC), a provider of alternative small-business capital, announced it has hired Benjamin Alexander for its Syracuse
Gurdo named nurse manager for surgical services at St. Elizabeth campus of MVHS
UTICA, N.Y. — Jessica Gurdo, RN, has been named nurse manager for the operating room, cardiothoracic operating room, recovery room, and Central Sterile Department at

Tioga Downs Hotel opens, formal opening set for Dec. 1
NICHOLS, N.Y. — The Tioga Downs Hotel on Monday opened for business with “select floors” of the hotel open to all guests. The hotel’s formal-opening

Mellon Foundation awards St. Lawrence University $150K for public-health program
CANTON, N.Y. — St. Lawrence University will use grant funding of $150,000 over the next two years to support a program focused on public health.
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