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The Syracuse Northeast Community Center has named BRIAN FAY as its new executive director. The center provides enriching programming and services principally to the Northeast side of Syracuse. Fay previously served as director of strategic initiatives for the Syracuse Community Center Collaborative, a shared-services partnership between Northeast, Huntington Family Centers, Syracuse Community Connections, and Westcott […]
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The Syracuse Northeast Community Center has named BRIAN FAY as its new executive director. The center provides enriching programming and services principally to the Northeast side of Syracuse. Fay previously served as director of strategic initiatives for the Syracuse Community Center Collaborative, a shared-services partnership between Northeast, Huntington Family Centers, Syracuse Community Connections, and Westcott Community Center. He succeeds Michael Collins, who directed the organization for six years of strong growth until he was appointed commissioner of neighborhood and business development by Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh in March. Through his work in the collaborative, Fay is already well-versed in the operations, staff, and mission of Northeast. He has been involved with the center as it has transitioned to continuing services through the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff, working remotely, continues to provide comprehensive coordinated services to the community. Fay spent much of his professional career as a public-school teacher working with at-risk youth. He holds a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego and a master’s degree from Radford University in Virginia.

MIKE METZGAR has joined TDO – Train, Develop, Optimize as business development manager. He will be responsible for promoting the vision, mission, core values, and capabilities of TDO, while also growing its presence within the five-county Central New York region. Metzgar comes to TDO from Onondaga Community College, where he served as associate VP of
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MIKE METZGAR has joined TDO – Train, Develop, Optimize as business development manager. He will be responsible for promoting the vision, mission, core values, and capabilities of TDO, while also growing its presence within the five-county Central New York region. Metzgar comes to TDO from Onondaga Community College, where he served as associate VP of economic and workforce development. He previously served as executive director of workforce development at Raritan Valley Community College. Metzgar formerly served as chairman of the TDO board of directors.

The List feature will resume in the June 15 edition
After the temporary pause due to the statewide coronavirus shutdown, our weekly The List feature will resume beginning with the June 15 edition of the Central New York Business Journal. We will publish every list on our original 2020 editorial calendar. To accomplish that, each edition from June 15 through Aug. 10 will feature two
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After the temporary pause due to the statewide coronavirus shutdown, our weekly The List feature will resume beginning with the June 15 edition of the Central New York Business Journal.
We will publish every list on our original 2020 editorial calendar. To accomplish that, each edition from June 15 through Aug. 10 will feature two lists (see adjacent publication schedule). After Aug. 10, the list schedule will revert to that on the original editorial calendar.
The email surveys used to collect data for the lists will be sent out beginning May 18. Surveys for a given list are typically sent four to five weeks prior to its publication date.
If your firm is in one of the categories in the schedule and your contact information has changed, if you need to change previously submitted information, or if you have general questions about the lists, please contact Vance Marriner at vmarriner@cnybj.com.
We are eager to re-connect with the Central New York business community through our list research and look forward to providing the data with readers once again.
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, tech, COVID-19, HR, and career tips. NFIB @NFIB@NFIB issued a set of Liability Protection Principles, intended to protect #smallbiz from the threat of unfounded lawsuits as they begin to reopen. Read the full release here: https://www.nfib.com/content/press-release/coronavirus/nfib-issues-liability-protection-principles-for-americas-small-businesses/ IRS Small Biz @IRSsmallbiz#IRS
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Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, tech, COVID-19, HR, and career tips.
NFIB @NFIB
@NFIB issued a set of Liability Protection Principles, intended to protect #smallbiz from the threat of unfounded lawsuits as they begin to reopen. Read the full release here: https://www.nfib.com/content/press-release/coronavirus/nfib-issues-liability-protection-principles-for-americas-small-businesses/
IRS Small Biz @IRSsmallbiz
#IRS is seeing common errors when filing for advance payment of employer credits —part of #COVIDreliefIRS. Learn how to avoid them in this #IRSTaxTip: https://go.usa.gov/xvEwa
SBA @SBAgov
NEW: @CMSGov has published updated #COVID19 health insurance resources for businesses.
—Read the tip sheet on health coverage options: https://marketplace.cms.gov/technical-assistance-resources/training-materials/covid-19-tip-sheet.pdf
—See the Marketplace FAQ: https://marketplace.cms.gov/technical-assistance-resources/training-materials/business-impact-covid-19.pdf
— Explore more resources: https://healthcare.gov/coronavirus/
YFS Magazine @YFSMagazine
COVID-19 Confessions: The Entrepreneurs Are Not All Right: https://yfsmagazine.com/2020/04/09/covid-19-confessions-the-entrepreneurs-are-not-all-right/?utm_source=ReviveOldPost&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost
NASA Technology @NASA_Technology
We selected 139 proposals from small businesses across the U.S. for follow-on funding, totaling $104M. Our investments in #smallbiz with promising new tech — like better batteries, virtual assistants & more—benefit space missions as well as life on Earth: https://go.nasa.gov/35zfItn
Strategic Watch @Strategic_Watch
How To Decide Your First Startup App Features http://dlvr.it/RVtHdR
Benjamin @statsandleague
“Success in creating #AI would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, it might also be the last, unless we learn how to avoid the #risks.”
The Bonadio Group @bonadiogroup
If you have received PPP funding, navigating the CARES Act and deciphering what the language means can be daunting and frustrating. To help you navigate the PPP process, visit: https://www.bonadio.com/covid-19/paycheck-protection-program-ppp-assistance
Mark C. Crowley @MarkCCrowley
If COVID requires you to lay off people, how you communicate it will have lasting effects. Telling someone, “we need to cut non-essential workers” is one way to devastate them twice. Once with the job loss, second in learning they never mattered. Choose your words with care.
apoorvedubey @ApoorveDubey
Useful tips on Employee Performance Management: How to Improve Employee Performance Management with HR Software https://kreyonsystems.com/Blog/how-to-improve-employee-performance-management-with-hr-software
Lolly Daskal @LollyDaskal
Make Sure to End Every Meeting with These 3 Things — @LollyDaskal
http://bit.ly/2KiWf7j #LeadFromWithin #Leadership #Management #HR
Mac Prichard @Mac_Prichard
Why is it so important to ask for help in your #JobSearch? The answer is simple: there’s a hidden job market you can’t access by applying for jobs cold. This short guide will help you work up the courage to ask for the #career support you need! http://ow.ly/OBY330qCrKJ

Onondaga County reports two more virus deaths, warns of possible exposure at local business
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two more people have died from a COVID-19 infection, bringing the Onondaga County death toll to 84. At the same time, the

Oneida County reports deadliest day yet with four COVID-19 deaths
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Thursday reported four COVID-19 deaths, bringing its total to 27. It’s the most deaths reported in the county in

Cortland, Cayuga, and Chemung counties get the nod to resume elective surgeries
Cayuga, Cortland, and Chemung counties are among 12 additional counties that Gov. Andrew Cuomo says are now eligible to resume elective surgeries. Albany, Clinton, Columbia,

Cuomo to CNY: Start to reopen the economy
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday gave the Central New York region the go-ahead to partially reopen its economy starting Friday — following

Businesses with PPP loans under $2 million can relax a little following new SBA guidance
The SBA said that “safe harbor” for PPP borrowers under $2 million “is appropriate because borrowers with loans below this threshold are generally less likely

Onondaga County reports three additional COVID-19 deaths
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon on Wednesday said three people had died from a COVID-19 infection since the Tuesday update, bringing the
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