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Regal to remodel theatres at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Regal on Monday announced plans to remodel its theatres at Destiny USA as part of a $20 million effort at Pyramid’s three

ANDRO Computational Solutions to expand with AI machine-learning lab
ROME, N.Y. — ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC, which is located at the Beeches Business Park in Rome, is expanding its operations. The company is launching

NKB hires Stewart as controller
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — N.K. Bhandari, Architecture & Engineering, P.C. (NKB) announced it has appointed Suzanne J. Stewart as controller. She is responsible for overseeing all

Syracuse University partners with two universities in China
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud has recently signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen its partnership with a pair of universities in

Bassett Healthcare Network appoints new board chairman
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The board of directors of Bassett Healthcare Network announced it has elected Douglas Hastings as its new chairman. The board elected Hastings

Oneonta man busted for stealing from Lowe’s store where he worked
ONEONTA, N.Y. — New York State Police in Oneonta announced that this week they arrested a man for multiple thefts from the Lowe’s store where

St. Luke Health Services introduces Curavi Health telemedicine program
OSWEGO, N.Y. — St. Luke Health Services in Oswego has started a telemedicine program from Curavi Health that can provide care “after hours.” With Curavi

Mohawk Valley business receives service-disabled veteran-owned business certification
New York Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn Destito recently announced that one Mohawk Valley business has been certified as a service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB). The New York OGS Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (DSDVBD) issued the certification to Leatherstocking Professional Services LLC, based in Frankfort in Herkimer County. The company provides estimating
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New York Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn Destito recently announced that one Mohawk Valley business has been certified as a service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB).
The New York OGS Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (DSDVBD) issued the certification to Leatherstocking Professional Services LLC, based in Frankfort in Herkimer County. The company provides estimating and project management services.
Leatherstocking Professional Services was one of six newly certified business announced by OGS on July 12. The other five businesses are all located downstate. The DSDVBD was created by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2014 through enactment of the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act. As of July 12, a total of 678 businesses have been certified.
The law promotes and encourages participation of SDVOBs in New York State public procurements of public works, commodities, services and technology to “foster and advance economic development” in the state.
For a business to receive certification, one or more service-disabled veterans — with a service-connected disability rating of 10 percent or more from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (or from the New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs for National Guard veterans) — must own at least 51 percent of the business. Other criteria include: the business must be independently owned and operated and have a significant business presence in New York, it must have conducted business for at least one year prior to the application date, and it must qualify as a small business under the New York State program. Several more requirements also need to be met.
Oneida County hotel occupancy rate rises nearly 5 percent in May
UTICA — Hotels in Oneida County were fuller in May than in the year-prior month, according to a recent report. The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county rose 4.8 percent to 58.2 percent in May from 55.6 percent a year ago, according to STR, a Tennessee–based hotel
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UTICA — Hotels in Oneida County were fuller in May than in the year-prior month, according to a recent report.
The hotel occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county rose 4.8 percent to 58.2 percent in May from 55.6 percent a year ago, according to STR, a Tennessee–based hotel market data and analytics company. Year to date, the county’s occupancy was up 1 percent to 49.6 percent.
Revenue per available room (RevPar), a key industry gauge that measures how much money hotels are bringing in per available room, jumped 7.4 percent to $65.96 in May from $61.41 in May 2018. In the first five months of 2019, Oneida County’s RevPar rose 1.8 percent to $52.04.
Average daily rate (or ADR), which represents the average rental rate for a sold room, increased 2.5 percent to $113.36 in May from $110.55 a year prior. Year to date, ADR was up 0.8 percent to $104.94.
Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, tech, HR, career, and personal tips. SBA @SBAgovThinking about starting a #smallbusiness? We got you covered — http://ow.ly/97dH50v1r8z Rural Development @usdaRDPut these hot summer days to work for you! USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) can do just that by
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SBA @SBAgov
Thinking about starting a #smallbusiness? We got you covered — http://ow.ly/97dH50v1r8z
Rural Development @usdaRD
Put these hot summer days to work for you! USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) can do just that by providing guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency
Energy Department @ENERGY
JUST ANNOUNCED: New R&D funding to 103 small businesses across America, helping to advance innovations used in energy, nuclear nonproliferation, environmental management, particle physics, and more. https://www.energy.gov/articles/department-energy-announces-121-million-small-business-research-and-development-grants
NFIB @NFIB
Whether you’re running an online business or expanding an existing brick and mortar online for the first time, using an e-commerce platform can take your sales, and your brand presence, to the next level. Here’s how: https://www.nfib.com/content/analysis/no-category/choosing-the-right-ecommerce-platform-part-1-what-is-an-e-commerce-platform-and-why-do-you-need-one/
Talkroute @Talkroute
How to Run Multiple Businesses from a Single Phone: http://bit.ly/2TTKN4o #BusinessOwner #SmallBiz
MHR @mhr_solutions
Are you ready to wake up to digital transformation? http://ow.ly/IiKG50uH26X
US EPA Research @EPAresearch
Have a novel technology idea to help restaurants, grocery stores, or households prevent food waste? Learn how our #EPAsbir funding can make this innovative tech idea a reality. Details: https://www.epa.gov/sbir/sbir-funding-opportunities
PwC @PwC
How can #blockchain help transport & logistics companies? Read on in our 22nd Annual #CEOSurvey. https://pwc.to/CS2019-TnL
Sharlyn Lauby @sharlyn_lauby
Employees Need To Figure Out Their Workstyle – #HR Bartender #EmployeeEngagement #SHRM19 https://hrbar.co/2MMPZEt
Mark C. Crowley @MarkCCrowley
The idea that internal competition drives greater performance isn’t actually true. So instead of pitting people on the same team against one another (for ranking/pay/status) focus them on a meaningful goal, unite them as a team, foster collaboration & watch results soar.
Dave Ulrich @dave_ulrich
We know a lot about leaders and leadership: why they matter (to increase stakeholder value), what they know and do (leadership code and brand), and how to be a better leader and build leadership. But are good leaders necessarily good bosses? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-can-good-leaders-become-great-bosses-dave-ulrich/
Hannah Morgan @careersherpa
Is your work meaningful? If you aren’t loving your job, this may be why! Get tips by @3PlusInt: http://3plusinternational.com/2017/12/make-your-work-more-meaningful/?utm_source=ReviveOldPost&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost
Scott Hamilton, CFP @HFPlan
The best places to own a home — and pay less in taxes. #Tips #PersonalFinance https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/25/here-are-the-best-places-to-own-a-home-and-pay-fewer-taxes.html …
Kathy Vogt @kvogt9212
A helpful list of 25 #Healthy eating #tips: http://hlty.us/6Ltu
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