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Hartwick College announces fall-semester plan
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Hartwick College says its students will return to campus between Aug. 22 and Aug. 30 with classes beginning Aug. 31. The school

People news: SRC promotes Lyons
CICERO, N.Y. — SRC, Inc. announced it has appointed David Lyons as assistant VP of operations for its electronic warfare and services division. In this

Thomas talks COVID-19 vaccine & Upstate’s role in trial
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The chief of the infectious disease division at Upstate Medical University believes scientists will develop a successful vaccine to combat COVID-19. But

FINGER LAKES HEALTH MELISSA SHERMAN, a certified family nurse practitioner, has joined the medical staff of Finger Lakes Health’s Geneva General Hospital in its hospitalist

Oneida County reports seven COVID-19 cases, two potential exposures, in weekend updates
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County reported seven new COVID-19 infections and two potential public exposures in its weekend updates. The new infections bring the current

Cuomo says New York bowling alleys can reopen Monday, guidance on gyms coming Monday as well
ALBANY, N.Y. — Bowling alleys throughout New York state will be allowed to reopen starting Monday with strict safety protocols in place, Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Visions FCU secures naming rights to Binghamton’s Veterans Memorial Arena
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Visions Federal Credit Union announced it has paid for the naming rights to the former Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena and

State approves reduced rate increases for Excellus, MVP Health Plan, other health insurers
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York has approved a 0.9 percent rate increase for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield in the small-group market; a 1.2 percent rise for
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, HR, and leadership tips. SBA @SBAgovAre you interested in taking export training workshops but can’t afford it? SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program can help! Learn more at http://sba.gov/step Jumbiz @JumbizNews6 Easy Ways Your Small Business Can Save Money This
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Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, COVID-19, HR, and leadership tips.
SBA @SBAgov
Are you interested in taking export training workshops but can’t afford it? SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program can help! Learn more at http://sba.gov/step
Jumbiz @JumbizNews
6 Easy Ways Your Small Business Can Save Money This Summer http://dlvr.it/RcpWtp
Opus Virtual Offices @OpusVO
5 Secrets to Building a Successful Consumer App https://entrepreneur.com/article/354233 via @opusvo #smallbiz
Business Club @Business__Club
This Business Show Host Shares 5 Must-Do’s To Help You Profit During A Recession http://dlvr.it/RczZLv #Entrepreneur #SmallBiz
Entrepreneur @Entrepreneur
How to Establish an Entrepreneurial Edge After the Great Shutdown: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/351099
Bond Schoeneck King @BondLawFirm
Just posted: Occupancy Limitation Update: Clarification from New York State Regarding Reopening Restrictions. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3fAmnH1. #COVID19
HR Dive @hrdive
Data from a recent survey shows that caregiving responsibilities have pressured workers into quitting their jobs and applying for unemployment benefits. https://www.hrdive.com/news/caregiving-prevents-workforce-re-entry-study-finds/582688/
Talent Management @MSITalent
Key #Tax Considerations For Cos. With Remote Employees #HR #Relocation https://msi.media/30oJRL4
Mark C. Crowley @MarkCCrowley
Bad News: #COVID Isn’t Going Away Soon, Leaving People Weary. So how do we build our team’s #resilience? Ask your employees what plans they have in place for working remotely longer than anticipated. They’ll weather this better just by asking.
Monica Prieto L @MonicaPrietoL2
Introducing the Hierarchy of Needs for #HR During a Crisis. Get the details via @OracleHCM: https://bit.ly/30CZvme
Lolly Daskal @LollyDaskal
7 Reasons Your People Are Frustrated with Your Leadership — @LollyDaskal http://bit.ly/2ZqjDVG
Small Business Expo @SmallBizExpo
3 Leadership Lessons From Microsoft’s Delicate Dance With TikTok http://twib.in/l/ALbkrdLEzzok
Tom Peters @tom_peters
Perhaps my favorite leadership quote, from Oscar winning director Robert Altman: “The role of the director is to create a space where actors and actresses can become more than they have ever been before, more than they have ever dreamed of being.”
Anton Kogan @AntonKogan_
To get ahead in trying times, empathetic #leadership and a growth mindset are key https://buff.ly/30dYa3L @Entrepreneur

MVCC Center for Leadership Excellence still accepting applications for fall group
UTICA, N.Y. — The Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE) is still accepting applications for cohorts in its flagship programs this fall, including Leadership Mohawk Valley,
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