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Leadership Greater Syracuse unveils Class of 2021
DeWITT, N.Y. — Leadership Greater Syracuse (LGS), a nonprofit that offers a yearlong civic-leadership training program, recently announced its Class of 2021, the 31st class in the organization’s history. LGS teaches participants about community leadership, empowerment, group dynamics, and community volunteer opportunities. Participants will be briefed on trends in government, education, health, economic development, and […]
Adirondack Railroad begins $30 million rail-line reconstruction project
UTICA, N.Y. — The Adirondack Railroad recently announced it has begun corridor reconstruction on rail lines from Snow Junction to the Tupper Lake station, a total of 84 miles of track. Tupper Lake will serve as the northern terminal, upgrading the existing railroad station, adding a yard to restore engines and locomotives, and building a
NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. — New York Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn Destito recently announced that a business in North Syracuse has been certified as a service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB). The New York OGS Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (DSDVBD) issued the certification to Patriot Sons USA LLC, which provides environmental-remediation services. Patriot
NYS wraps up $19M in road projects in Onondaga, Oswego counties
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo last month announced the completion of $19 million in road resurfacing and intersection-improvement projects in Onondaga and Oswego counties. The projects included the resurfacing of nearly 38 lane miles of Interstate 81, the rehabilitation of portions of State Route 5 in the town of DeWitt and State Route 92 from DeWitt to the
Oswego Health Foundation announces four new board members
OSWEGO — The Oswego Health Foundation, the fundraising arm of Oswego Health, recently announced four new board members. Tara FitzGibbons, Craig Fitzpatrick, John F. Sharkey IV, and Heather Sunser will each serve terms that will run through June 30, 2023. FitzGibbons is the business manager and group health administrator at FitzGibbons Agency, LLC in Oswego,
Brown & Brown moves into new corporate headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida
Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: bRO), the Florida–based parent of Syracuse–based Brown & Brown Empire State, recently announced that it has moved into its new corporate headquarters in Daytona Beach. Brown & Brown is an insurance-brokerage firm providing risk-management products and services to individuals and businesses. The new facility is part of an overall campus development that
CEO FOCUS: A Year of Resilience Ends with Hope for a Better Year Ahead
Without question, 2020 brought dramatic disruptions to how we live, work, and connect with one another. Too many of our family members and neighbors have been impacted by this [COVID-19] illness, and businesses that create our community’s unique vibrancy have been forced to close or lay off workers. Still, our community has shown incredible resilience in the
VIEWPOINT: 5 New Year’s Resolutions to Make Your Business Culture a Winner
New Year’s resolutions are not only for individuals, but also for businesses. Company goals that leaders set for the year ahead are usually measured in data tied to categories like revenue production and expense reduction. After a difficult 2020 due to COVID-19, many enterprises’ bottom-line numbers will take on extra importance in 2021. And business culture
New 3-D checkpoint scanner at Syracuse airport helping TSA better detect explosives
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based NUAIR describes its new president and CEO as a “well-known innovator and leader” within the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry. The TSA has installed an advanced-technology computed-tomography checkpoint scanner (CT) that provides 3-D imaging at the regional airport. “The new checkpoint technology provides critical explosives detection capabilities and improves the capability
NUAIR’s new leader is “well known innovator” in UAS industry
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based NUAIR describes its new president and CEO as a “well-known innovator and leader” within the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry. The organization on Jan. 4 announced it has hired Ken Stewart as its new top official. Stewart most recently served as CEO of Boston, Massachusetts–based AiRXOS, part of GE Aviation, NUAIR
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