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JEFF LEPAK, who previously spent three seasons on the Syracuse University football staff, has rejoined the program as an offensive analyst. He most recently was the inside receivers coach for McNeese State in 2019. He held multiple positions during his first stint with the Orange. LePak was hired as Syracuse’s operations and recruiting assistant in […]
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JEFF LEPAK, who previously spent three seasons on the Syracuse University football staff, has rejoined the program as an offensive analyst. He most recently was the inside receivers coach for McNeese State in 2019. He held multiple positions during his first stint with the Orange. LePak was hired as Syracuse’s operations and recruiting assistant in February 2016. Later that year, he became the program’s special teams quality control coach, a position he held through the end of the 2018 season. As a player, LePak was a star tight end for Coach Dino Babers at Eastern Illinois, after having started his career as a wide receiver at Baylor from 2010-12 before transferring. LePak started his coaching career as a graduate assistant under Babers at Bowling Green in 2015. He worked with the team’s tight ends and was part of a staff that led the Falcons to the Mid-American Conference title and a berth in the GoDaddy Bowl. LePak graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Eastern Illinois in 2014.

CXtec has created a business development execution group. The team of nine were all promoted from within and will place 100 percent of their focus on net new account acquisition. MCKENNA BROOKS holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from SUNY Geneseo. KAITLYN DAVISON has a degree in communication and business management from Marist College.
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CXtec has created a business development execution group. The team of nine were all promoted from within and will place 100 percent of their focus on net new account acquisition. MCKENNA BROOKS holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from SUNY Geneseo. KAITLYN DAVISON has a degree in communication and business management from Marist College. Prior to joining CXtec, she worked as a meeting coordinator. ERICH MEILE holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from SUNY Oswego. SHEA MURRAY received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Hartwick College. She previously worked with children with developmental disabilities as a children’s care manager. CHRIS PARDEE has a degree in business from Cayuga Community College. GAETANO REPICKY holds a degree in business administration/marketing from Ithaca College. ASHLEY SACCO received a bachelor’s degree in communication and social interaction from SUNY Oswego. She previously worked as a makeup artist. MERLIN TIISLER has a bachelor’s degree in English from SUNY Oswego. HUNTER WHITE holds a degree in political science from The College at Brockport. He has worked on multiple successful political campaigns such as John Katko for Congress and Nancy White for town councilor of Cicero.
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Excellus’ net income rose 14 percent in 2019 to $171 million
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Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, tax, technology, and HR tips. GSA @USGSAThe federal government’s goal is to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to small disadvantaged businesses each year. Does your business qualify? http://certify.sba.gov/am-i-eligible SBA @SBAgovHave you ever dreamed of becoming
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Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, tax, technology, and HR tips.
GSA @USGSA
The federal government’s goal is to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to small disadvantaged businesses each year. Does your business qualify? http://certify.sba.gov/am-i-eligible
SBA @SBAgov
Have you ever dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur? Thought balloon The SBA can help. Raising hands. Here’s how: https://www.sba.gov/blog/dreaming-becoming-entrepreneur-sba-here-help
IRS Small Biz @IRSsmallbiz
Don’t know which form to use to pay employment taxes? #SmallBiz owners, read: https://go.usa.gov/xpdsk #IRS
Empower Federal Credit Union @EmpowerFCU
Filing your taxes as head of household isn’t as intimidating as it seems. If you’re taking on that role, here’s what to expect: https://f1q.co/37FjkcI
Easy Business @Easy__Business
4 Predictions for the Most Disruptive Innovations of the Next 20 Years http://dlvr.it/RQLhgH
Jumbiz @JumbizNews
How Cloud Communications Can Transform Your Relationship with Customers http://dlvr.it/RQ8LnK
CODEMAKERS @CODEMAKERS_US
NASA is proposing sending emotionally intelligent robots with a crew of astronauts to help with keeping humans company in their long-duration mission to the moon and eventually Mars. http://bit.ly/39sEtIg
SCORE Mentors @SCOREMentors
Protect your #smallbiz wi-fi networks from hacking and eavesdropping with these @TrendMicro tips: http://ow.ly/DnvZ50yqG4q #cybersecurity
Small Business Trends @smallbiztrends
While you may think generations aren’t that different, their experiences, needs and actions are diverse. Here’s what to know about hiring generation Z. https://zcu.io/UVTJ
Danny Hammeken @DHammeken
Together with your #employees be the #1 source of 2020 #HR innovation. Are you ready? http://bit.ly/3bZAWTQ
Mark C. Crowley @MarkCCrowley
Unless for some reason they were a truly destructive force, whenever someone chooses to leave your team, always treat them kindly & with respect. Remaining employees will take notice that you took the high road; & one day some of the departing may want to come back.
Hannah Morgan @careersherpa
Letting LinkedIn Find Referrals: Another Winning Strategy for 2020 http://dlvr.it/RQM6YN via @YouTern
Lolly Daskal @LollyDaskal
7 Smart Ways to Effectively Manage Your Boss @LollyDaskal http://bit.ly/2HCrwgR
Strategic Watch @Strategic_Watch
9 Expert Tips For Managing a Remote Team http://dlvr.it/RPz401

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