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Monroe Wheelchair acquired by Tennessee company
(Updated on 2/26 at 11:10 a.m.) A Rochester–based firm that operates a location in DeWitt is under new ownership. Brentwood, Tennessee–based Numotion announced it has

Griffiss Institute announces eight startups for next AFRL Commercialization Academy
ROME, N.Y. — Griffiss Institute has announced the eight startup teams in the next group involved in the AFRL Commercialization Academy. AFRL is short for

Syracuse University hires former Obama AG Lynch for probe of SU’s Department of Public Safety
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) announced it has hired former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to lead an independent review of the school’s Department

Upstate Medical studies whether nicotine in patch form can improve long-term memory and functioning
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) are testing whether nicotine in patch form is effective

Oswego Hospital renovating surgical unit in $7.6 million project
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Work has started on a $7.6 million project to renovate the surgical unit at Oswego Hospital, an effort that targets the facility’s

Anchor Glass Container completes $51 million expansion in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Anchor Glass Container Corp. (Anchor Glass) has completed a $51 million expansion of its facility in Elmira. The company is headquartered in

Excellus awards CNY hospitals $6 million for quality improvements in 2019
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced that it awarded six Central New York hospitals a total of $6.1 million in quality improvement incentive payments. They’re among 36
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, technology, HR, and career tips. Jovita Carranza, SBA @SBAJovitaFor 30 years, @SBAgov’s #8a program has been the number one used small business contracting vehicle by the federal government. It’s the fastest way for federal agencies to utilize quality small
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Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, technology, HR, and career tips.
Jovita Carranza, SBA @SBAJovita
For 30 years, @SBAgov’s #8a program has been the number one used small business contracting vehicle by the federal government. It’s the fastest way for federal agencies to utilize quality small businesses and help our government achieve its goals.
SBA @SBAgov
STAT: Each year, the federal government’s aims to award at least 3% of all federal contracting dollars to small businesses that are located in historically underutilized business zones. Find out how your #smallbusiness can get #HUBZone certified. https://sba.gov/hubzone
IRS Small Biz @IRSsmallbiz
In tax trends: Millions of taxpayers could have an unexpected #tax bill. http://irs.gov/payasyougo #AvoidIRSsurprises
Boots to Business @Boots2Business
#ICYMI: Check out @CNBC’s take on why military #veterans are choosing to start their own businesses – and how they’re doing it with the help of @SBAgov, @Boots2Business, @TheBunkerLabs, and more! https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/07/why-military-vets-are-launching-start-ups-in-this-hot-job-market.html
SCORE Mentors @SCOREMentors
How do you find balance in work as a #freelancer? Check out these great tips in our blog: http://ow.ly/yZ8i50ykUxe #entrepreneur #worklifebalance
Small Business Trends @smallbiztrends
User onboarding is the process of guiding new users to easily and quickly find value in your product. Here are 4 really big benefits of user onboarding for your #digital product. https://zcu.io/dpqQ #smallbiz
Strategic Watch @Strategic_Watch
How to Leverage AI to Upskill Employees http://dlvr.it/RQ2l62
Mark C. Crowley @MarkCCrowley
Companies are testing all kinds of #technology & apps to help workers get sufficient sleep. Says a top researcher on how better to fix the problem: “Just have a culture where you don’t send emails at night or incent people 2B glued to their laptops all the time”
Lolly Daskal @LollyDaskal
Learn How the Best Leaders Know How to Read People @LollyDaskal http://bit.ly/38Vm0UJ
Monica Hinchey @hinchred
No matter an employee’s role within an organization, financial wellness resources will contribute to overall financial health and well-being. You would be surprised who is living paycheck to paycheck: https://bit.ly/2OZBAXI
IQTalent Partners @IQTalent
“Create an incremental plan to strengthen the best parts and modify the negative components of your culture.” https://lttr.ai/NUsz #HR #Outsource #Recruiting
Keith Lauby @Keith_Lauby
Workplace Wellbeing – – How To Work Together for Engagement – #HR Bartender #EmployeeEngagement #employeeexperience https://hrbar.co/3bAkt8y
Hannah Morgan @careersherpa
Use Video To Amplify Your Personal Brand https://buff.ly/2VvoF06
The Bonadio Group @bonadiogroup
Becoming a #realestate professional can help to maximize the #taxbenefits on your real estate investments. Here’s how: http://bit.ly/31J72hW

Ferrara Fiorenza adds Ithaca–area office
ITHACA — The law firm of Ferrara Fiorenza PC expanded at the start of the year by opening a new office in the Ithaca area. The new office, the firm’s third overall, is located at 95 Brown Road, Suite 223, in the Cornell University Business and Technology Park in the village of Lansing. “The Ithaca
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ITHACA — The law firm of Ferrara Fiorenza PC expanded at the start of the year by opening a new office in the Ithaca area.
The new office, the firm’s third overall, is located at 95 Brown Road, Suite 223, in the Cornell University Business and Technology Park in the village of Lansing.
“The Ithaca office is an important milestone in our Firm’s growth and development plans,” Nicholas J. Fiorenza, president and managing shareholder, said in a letter to clients. “The office will put us in closer proximity to existing clients and prospective clients as well. We remain focused on the representation of public school districts, BOCES and employers of all types in the many facets of their unique legal environments.”
Ferrara Fiorenza is headquartered at 5010 Campuswood Drive in DeWitt and also has an office in Pittsford (Rochester area).
The law firm says it is focused on representing and counseling private and public-sector employers in labor relations and employment law. Ferrara Fiorenza’s website lists a total of 19 attorneys.

FOCUS Greater Syracuse board of directors elects Reicher as president
SYRACUSE — FOCUS Greater Syracuse announced that its board of directors recently named Rita L. Reicher as president of the board The organization also appointed her predecessor, Donald Radke, to the new post of immediate-past president, to ease in the transition. Reicher is a founder of the Syracuse–based marketing and consulting firm of KS&R. She
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SYRACUSE — FOCUS Greater Syracuse announced that its board of directors recently named Rita L. Reicher as president of the board
The organization also appointed her predecessor, Donald Radke, to the new post of immediate-past president, to ease in the transition.
Reicher is a founder of the Syracuse–based marketing and consulting firm of KS&R. She retired as chair of the board and president of KS&R in 2018.
She earned a Ph.D. in economics from Yale University and has expertise in advanced analytics and modeling. Her primary area of knowledge is market research and related research such as needs assessment and program evaluation.
Reicher is a long-time resident of the city of Syracuse and a former city employee. Her interests include “developing a vibrant urban community with a strong, diverse young professional component,” according to a FOCUS Greater Syracuse news release
Reicher has been a volunteer with many nonprofit organizations over the years, most recently as chair of the Upstate Foundation, a member of the board of directors of the American Heart Association Syracuse Chapter, a trustee and current Finance Committee co-chair of All Saints Roman Catholic Church, and a member of the Women Presidents’ Organization locally and nationally.
FOCUS Greater Syracuse says it is a citizen-driven organization that educates, coordinates, and celebrates citizen involvement in improving the quality of life in Central New York.
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