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St. Lawrence County school using composter to turn food waste into organic material
Hermon Dekalb Central School in St. Lawrence County is among the North Country organizations using a large-scale composter to turn food waste into organic material.

Bankers Healthcare Group names McSherry CFO, replacing Durant
McSherry will lead BHG’s corporate finance and investor relations. He is focused on financial strategy, corporate investments, and company growth, per a BHG news release.

People news: AmeriCU announces chief information officer, chief lending officer
Gwak has been with Rome–based AmeriCU for six years and most recently served as the assistant VP for member technology solutions. As chief information officer,

Cuomo nominates U.S. News & World Report executive to lead Empire State Development
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced the nomination of Eric Gertler to serve as president and CEO of Empire State Development (ESD), New York’s chief

People news: Community Bank adds commercial banker in DeWitt office
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank N.A. recently announced that it has hired Thomas Breed as VP and senior commercial banking officer in DeWitt. He has

Rome Memorial Hospital holds health-care academy with 21 area students
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Memorial Hospital’s (RMH) three-day, health-care academy program introduced 21 students from area schools to various options for health-care careers. RMH held

Utica MHA to host Tuesday evening workshop on starting a small business
UTICA, N.Y. —The Utica Municipal Housing Authority (UMHA) announced it will sponsor a free workshop on starting a business on Tuesday evening. “The Building Blocks

Tompkins Trust’s Moore elected board chair of United Way of Tompkins County
ITHACA — The United Way of Tompkins County (UWTC) has recently elected Jason Moore, VP of commercial lending at Tompkins Trust Company, to chair of its board of directors. Moore has been with Tompkins Trust Company, in commercial lending, for eight years, the banking company said in a news release. His responsibilities include growing and
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ITHACA — The United Way of Tompkins County (UWTC) has recently elected Jason Moore, VP of commercial lending at Tompkins Trust Company, to chair of its board of directors.
Moore has been with Tompkins Trust Company, in commercial lending, for eight years, the banking company said in a news release. His responsibilities include growing and maintaining Tompkins Trust’s commercial-loan portfolio, building and cultivating lending-client relationships that include real-estate developers and investors, the agriculture industry, the energy sector, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities.
“Speaking on behalf of the United Way of Tompkins County, our funded and community partners, and my staff team, it is challenging to express the collective appreciation and excitement generated by Jason Moore’s election as Chair of the Board of Directors. Jason has been a part of UWTC since his days at Cornell Real Estate, and his service has continued through his time at Tompkins Trust Company. He is a tireless volunteer who leads and inspires by example and an uncompromising ethical and professional compass,” James Brown, United Way of Tompkins County president and CEO, said in the release.
Moore has been a volunteer with United Way since 2009. He has a bachelor’s degree in agriculture and life science and master’s degree in real estate investment and finance, both from Cornell University.

New Hartford Chamber of Commerce announces Bjornland as new board member
NEW HARTFORD — The New Hartford Chamber of Commerce recently announced the election of Eric Bjornland as a new member of its board of directors. Bjornland has been serving as chair of the chamber’s membership committee and has been a “major contributor to the growth the chamber has achieved so far this year,” according to
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NEW HARTFORD — The New Hartford Chamber of Commerce recently announced the election of Eric Bjornland as a new member of its board of directors.
Bjornland has been serving as chair of the chamber’s membership committee and has been a “major contributor to the growth the chamber has achieved so far this year,” according to a New Hartford Chamber news release.
Bjornland is president of Technology Innovations CNY, located at 2617 Genesee St. in Utica, near the New Hartford town line. He has more than 20 years of experience in the office technology industry. His company provides customers with laser toner and ink cartridges, postage meter ink and supplies, laser printers, computers, software, and more, according to its website. Bjornland’s customers include many local companies, as well as universities, hospitals. and nonprofit organizations between Albany and Buffalo.
Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, tech, leadership, HR, and career tips. SBA @SBAgov8 Ways to Find Your First #Customers — (link: http://ow.ly/Teeq50vtiks) Small Business Expo @SmallBizExpoIf You Love Doing Something, Chances Are That Other People Do, Too. Here’s How to Start an Experience-Based Business: (link: http://twib.in/l/nXpp7AXrXb65)
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Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, tech, leadership, HR, and career tips.
SBA @SBAgov
8 Ways to Find Your First #Customers — (link: http://ow.ly/Teeq50vtiks)
Small Business Expo @SmallBizExpo
If You Love Doing Something, Chances Are That Other People Do, Too. Here’s How to Start an Experience-Based Business: (link: http://twib.in/l/nXpp7AXrXb65)
Alexandra Beauregard @productivityzne
Color code these 5 things in your business so your job as a business owner is funner, easier, and way less stressful!! — (link: http://bit.ly/2Q80naE) #smallbiz #solopreneur
ezClocker @ezClocker
Digital Marketing: a Beginners Guide for Small Business: (link: https://bit.ly/2Gs0hcy)
Mitch Mitchell @Mitch_M
Bootstrap Business: How to Start a YouTube Channel That Makes You Money (link: https://www.myfrugalbusiness.com/2019/06/how-to-start-a-youtube-channel-that-makes-money.html) … via @MikeSchiemer
NFIB @NFIB
#ICYMI: #SmallBiz is a “juicy target” for online phishing scams, according to @nfib_mo member Joe Balsarotti. Learn how to keep your business safe: https://www.nfib.com/content/news/national/spear-phishing-3-things-you-need-to-know/
NNI @NNInanonews
Current models of #wearable human-machine interfaces can be bulky and uncomfortable. Researchers have now discovered an ultra-thin wearable electronic device that allows the wearer to move naturally. (link: https://bit.ly/2YRUn9E) (Work funded by @NSF)
Tech Insider @techinsider
If you want your battery to have the longest life possible, be sure to always keep your phone at room temperature.
Kerry Alison Wekelo @kerrywekelo
“Successful leaders fully utilize the varying assets, personalities, and ages of their employees to facilitate individual and corporate well-being.” #HR #leadershipcoach
workplaceON @workplaceON
Why basic kindness is still a leaders greatest asset: (link: https://buff.ly/2KvPsHr)
Mark C. Crowley @MarkCCrowley
US News looked at the resumés of the top 100 Fortune 500 CEOs & found most only have an undergraduate degree. Only a third earned an MBA, & only a handful from a prestigious school. The findings suggest #leadership #success requires much more than intellectual smarts.
Ahmed Osman @AhmedOs34074895
Managing Turnover: 8 Tips for Keeping Your Best Talent #HR #turnover #talentoptimization (link: http://gag.gl/ZW9BhD)
Hannah Morgan @careersherpa
Key Criteria for Choosing Your Next Job and Career – Job-Hunt.org by @VAFrancoResumes #career #jobsearch (link: https://buff.ly/2YVLUlB)
Work Coach Cafe @WorkCoachCafe
For a successful #JobSearch and #Career: 10 Ways to Gain More Confidence in Your Work by Pritam Nagrale via @Addictd2Success — (link: https://buff.ly/2rAOqT2)
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