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Excellus’ net income rose 14 percent in 2019 to $171 million
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Central New York’s largest health insurer, reported net income of nearly $171 million, on $6 billion in premium revenue,

Auburn Doubledays selects TicketReturn as ticketing vendor
AUBURN, N.Y. — The Auburn Doubledays baseball club announced it will use Charlotte, North Carolina–based TicketReturn — a provider of box office, online, and mobile
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

People news: Sarafin promoted to director of affiliate relations at Upstate Caring Partners
UTICA, N.Y. — Upstate Caring Partners, Inc. announced it has recently promoted Melanie Sarafin to director of affiliate relations. She previously served as the assistant

NYBDC, affiliates rebrand as Pursuit
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Business Development Corporation (NYBDC), along with affiliates Excelsior Growth Fund and the 504 Company, say they’ve rebranded as Pursuit. As

What channel is the Syracuse basketball game on vs. North Carolina?
(Updated on 2/28 at 1:50 p.m.) SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse basketball (16-12, 9-8 ACC) seeks a third straight win when the Orange host the North

People news: Clopper joins Bond, Schoeneck & King
SYRACUSE N.Y. — Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC announced that John D. Clopper has joined the firm’s Syracuse office as senior counsel in its litigation

M&T Bank donates $100,000 to OCC’s applied learning program
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) has donated $100,000 over five years to support the applied learning program of Onondaga Community College’s (OCC) career

FEMA awards Oswego more than $2 million for repairs at Wright’s Landing Marina
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The City of Oswego will use federal funding of more than $2.2 million for “critical” repairs to the Wright’s Landing Marina. The
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