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Assured Information Security expands with new office space in Rome
The company on June 6 held a formal-opening event at its new office space that included officials from the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce. The
Binghamton University’s Decker School of Nursing reaccredited for 10 more years
The accreditation is effective through June 2029. The 10-year time period is the “longest” for which the CCNE grants accreditation for nursing programs, per Binghamton’s
People news: University College Dean Frasciello appointed to UPCEA board
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — University College Dean Michael Frasciello has been appointed to the board of directors of the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA).
Orgill to build $68 million distribution center in Rome
ROME, N.Y. — Orgill, Inc., the world’s largest independent hardlines distributor, plans to build a 780,000-square-foot distribution center in Rome, its first such facility in
TCGplayer, Everson Art Museum recognized at Downtown Committee annual meeting
The Downtown Committee honored TCGplayer with the Urban Innovation Award, “given for a trailblazing activity that’s brought new attention — and energy — to a
Syracuse basketball schedules Colgate for Nov. 13 non-conference game
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse basketball has played Colgate University more than any other opponent, and the schools will meet again next season. The Orange and
Small-business event at Griffiss Institute draws crowd of more than 100
ROME — More than 100 people attended a small-business event, titled “Introduction to Federal Small Business Programs and Opportunities” on June 12, at Griffiss Institute in Rome, organizers say. The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI), together with Griffiss Institute, North Country Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), and NYSTEC, put on the event. Attendees
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ROME — More than 100 people attended a small-business event, titled “Introduction to Federal Small Business Programs and Opportunities” on June 12, at Griffiss Institute in Rome, organizers say.
The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI), together with Griffiss Institute, North Country Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), and NYSTEC, put on the event.
Attendees learned from industry experts about government-provided services, small-business certifications, and AFRL Information Directorate procurement opportunities for small-business categories including:
• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program
• Women-Owned Small Business
• Small Disadvantaged Business/8(a) Program
• HubZone Program
The presenters included Amber Stevens, North Country PTAC; Steve Barr, U.S. Small Business Administration; and Michael Graniero, AFRL/RI Small Business Office.
Oneida County hotel occupancy rate falls more than 1 percent in April
UTICA — Hotels in Oneida County were slightly less full in April than in the year-ago month, according to a new report. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county declined 1.1 percent to 53.9 percent in April from 54.5 percent a year earlier, according to STR, a
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UTICA — Hotels in Oneida County were slightly less full in April than in the year-ago month, according to a new report.
The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county declined 1.1 percent to 53.9 percent in April from 54.5 percent a year earlier, according to STR, a Tennessee–based hotel market data and analytics company. That followed occupancy increases of about 2 percent each in March and February.
Revenue per available room (RevPar), a key industry gauge that measures how much money hotels are bringing in per available room, fell 1.3 percent to $54.88 in April from $55.60 in April 2018. Oneida County’s RevPar had increased in both March and February, by 2.1 percent and 0.9 percent, respectively.
Average daily rate (or ADR), which represents the average rental rate for a sold room, edged down 0.2 percent to $101.83 in April from $102.07 a year prior.
Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, tech, HR, career, and personal tips. SBA @SBAgovThe SBA and @FTC have teamed up to offer resources to protect your small business against cyber threats and scams http://ow.ly/RpWV50umM5S Small Business Expo @SmallBizExpoThinking of Starting a Business? Make Sure You Have These
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Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, tech, HR, career, and personal tips.
SBA @SBAgov
The SBA and @FTC have teamed up to offer resources to protect your small business against cyber threats and scams http://ow.ly/RpWV50umM5S
Small Business Expo @SmallBizExpo
Thinking of Starting a Business? Make Sure You Have These Skills First http://twib.in/l/KxEjna7oe78K
NFIB @NFIB
Craft a vacation policy that doesn’t conflict with the needs of your #SmallBiz – here’s how: https://www.nfib.com/content/resources/economy/how-to-develop-a-vacation-policy-that-works-for-your-small-business/
Entrepreneur @Entrepreneur
Good networking is a learned skill, and all entrepreneurs have made mistakes with their networking at some point. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/335014
Syracuse University @SyracuseU
More than 100 Central New York businesses attended #SyracuseU’s first-ever Procurement Fair as part of the new Building Local initiative: http://ow.ly/GvyP50uo7MV
Veterans Experience @VetsExperience
A library of over 14,000 business, technical, and creative courses are on @LinkedIn Learning. Veterans and transitioning military are eligible for a free year of premium service, get more info here: https://bddy.me/2KOWzLQ
PwC @PwC
#AI, blockchain and machine learning — how are they driving the future of business travel? https://pwc.to/2WU4Np9
Mitch Mitchell @Mitch_M
6 #Blogging Tips That You Need To Consider http://www.imjustsharing.com/6-blogging-tips-that-you-need-to-consider/ …
Hunter Heywood @HunterHeywood
“Five Rules Of Millennial Recruitment And Retention” – https://buff.ly/31rmcb4 (Via @Forbes)
Mark C. Crowley @MarkCCrowley
“Manager” & “Coach” Are Synonymous: “Great coaches lie awake at night thinking about how to make you better….Most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about how they’re going to make someone else better. But that’s what coaches do.” — NFL Great, Ronnie Lott
Dave Ulrich @dave_ulrich
Over years of coaching 1000’s of people, I have discovered 5 questions that help leaders reflect on their next career move. These questions might help any employee make a more conscious choice about when to stay and when to go. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/should-i-stay-go-5-questions-manage-your-next-career-move-dave-ulrich/ …
Hannah Morgan @careersherpa
27 surprising things that affect whether you get hired after a job interview http://ow.ly/TlCt30oV3F8 by @ShanaDLebowitz and @IvanDeLuce1 via @businessinsider @phyllismufson
CBR Fitness @cbrfitness
Clean your fridge and pantry. Get rid of processed foods in the process. http://hlty.us/6uDS
Skillednursinginc @sninursinginc
Eat your greens! Every Single Day. You’ll find that the more you eat them, the more you like them and the better you’ll feel.
Oneida County highlights growth of College Corps internship program
UTICA — The internship program Oneida County College Corps has placed nearly 200 local college students with close to 50 area employers in 2019, representing an increase in both participating interns and employers. The College Corps program placed 190 students with 47 employers in such fields as technology, engineering, business, law, marketing, education, health, finance,
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UTICA — The internship program Oneida County College Corps has placed nearly 200 local college students with close to 50 area employers in 2019, representing an increase in both participating interns and employers.
The College Corps program placed 190 students with 47 employers in such fields as technology, engineering, business, law, marketing, education, health, finance, and human services.
The program attracted 116 interns and 40 employers in 2017. The following year, the number of interns increased to 170, working at 40 employers, Oneida County said in a June 17 news release.
“Our College Corps internship program gives Oneida County college students a golden opportunity to get hands-on experience with a variety of our community’s most successful and innovative employers,” Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr. contended. “Giving these bright young minds the chance to work at high-tech firms such as Black River Systems, not only gives them invaluable experience as they ready their career paths, but also provides them the possibility to stay here in our area and make a prosperous life for themselves.”
Oneida County held an event at Utica–based Black River Systems to highlight the program’s growth over the past three years. Black River Systems is an employee-owned company that specializes in advanced research and development.
“The College Corps program has helped Black River introduce student engineers to their future career, to our company, and to the local area,” Jeff Brandstadt, president of Black River Systems, said in the release. “Many of the interns supported by this program have gone on to become valuable members of Black River’s staff.”
The students interning in the program reside in 30 different county municipalities and attend more than 50 colleges throughout the country. They may work up to 200 hours, and half their compensation is paid by Oneida County, with the other half paid by the employer.
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