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People news: RIT appoints new dean of business school
HENRIETTA, N.Y. — The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) today announced it has appointed Jacqueline Mozrall as dean of its Saunders College of Business. She
UTICA — The staffing and recruiting business, a $400 billion industry, is thriving from increased placements and revenue, according to a survey from Bullhorn, an online recruiting-software firm. Fortus Healthcare Resources, headquartered in Utica, leads this industry trend with a 32 percent, annual-compounded growth rate that has put it on the Inc.–5000 list for
State budget includes $300 million for new Mohawk Valley hospital
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) will use $300 million in the newly approved state budget as it explores the possibility of
Binghamton hires Johnson Controls to conduct LED street-light conversion study
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. –– Binghamton Mayor Richard C. David announced last week that the global technology firm Johnson Controls will conduct a review and study of
Attorney, Viviani, returns to Rome roots
ROME — In April 2014, after spending nearly two decades in the corporate law litigation arena, Louis Viviani opened his own practice, Viviani Law Firm PLLC, in Rome. The firm, located at 416 N. James St. in Rome, is a general practice firm that brings Viviani back to his hometown. The Rome Free Academy
Binghamton University to host 9th annual Health Fair Wednesday
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University is hosting its ninth annual Health Fair this Wednesday. The event, organized by the university’s Dining Services by Sodexo unit
Binghamton background check firm is poised for growth
BINGHAMTON — Background checks for employment and medical-fraud avoidance purposes are a hot topic. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has brought suit for the improper use of background checks of employees against high-profile defendants such as BMW North America and Dollar General. Attorneys have also brought class-action law suits against employers that fail to
Greater Utica Chamber names Morrill board chairman
UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce board of directors has elected Michael Morrill, president and founder of Total Solutions, as its chairman
Oneida Nation to host job fair for Yellow Brick Road Casino March 16 & 18
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — The Oneida Nation has scheduled an upcoming job fair for its new Yellow Brick Road Casino in Chittenango. The Oneidas announced the
Presbyterian Homes Foundation announces new board members
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Presbyterian Homes Foundation has announced six new board members: Stephen Caruso, John Collis, Nancy Eannace, Kristine Giotto, Dean Kelly, and Jan
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