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People news: Ludd joins Mackenzie Hughes business department
SYRACUSE, NY. — Mackenzie Hughes LLP announced that Ian S. Ludd has joined the business department of the Syracuse–based law firm. His practice will focus
New York manufacturing index slides in January to lowest level in more than a year
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell 8 points to 3.9, “its lowest level in well over a year.” The headline index has
PAR Technology announces job cuts
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE: PAR) announced late Monday that it is cutting jobs to lower operating expenses at the company and

People news: Sciarabba Walker promotes Dabrowska to partner
ITHACA, N.Y. — Accounting and business consulting firm Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP announced it promoted Renata Dabrowska to partner, effective Jan. 1. Dabrowska joined

Little Falls Hospital plans spring groundbreaking for Dolgeville primary-care clinic
LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. — Little Falls Hospital in Herkimer County anticipates groundbreaking this spring for a new 5,000-square-foot, primary-care clinic in Dolgeville. The project’s estimated

Schumer calls on FDA to address shingles-vaccine shortage at CNY pharmacies
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) says he is concerned about what he calls an “alarming” shortage of the vaccine that
Excellus names Cohen senior VP and corporate medical director
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced it has appointed Dr. Stephen H. Cohen as the health insurer’s senior VP and corporate medical director. Dr.
What channel is the Syracuse basketball game on? (at Duke)
DURHAM, N.C. — Syracuse basketball (11-5, 2-1 ACC) faces its toughest test of the season when the Orange visit the No. 1 ranked Duke Blue

iV4, information-technology firm with Syracuse office, expands into Buffalo market
“We’re excited to bring iV4’s ability to develop strategic technology solutions to organizations throughout Buffalo’s expanding market,” Mike Spoont, CEO of iV4, said in the
Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various customer service, social media, tech, HR, career, and personal tips. Nell McCormack Abom @nellabomRetailers, if you want folks to visit bricks-and-mortar stores, please teach sales associates to #smile and know your merchandise! Thank you. Mower Agency @MowerAgencyCreating Goodwill from a Potentially Serious Incident:
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Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various customer service, social media, tech, HR, career, and personal tips.
Nell McCormack Abom @nellabom
Retailers, if you want folks to visit bricks-and-mortar stores, please teach sales associates to #smile and know your merchandise! Thank you.
Mower Agency @MowerAgency
Creating Goodwill from a Potentially Serious Incident: How Saying You’re Sorry Changes Everything. Our Sean Casey reflects on how a personal experience drove reiterated this point. #MowerInsight https://buff.ly/2C3e4BU
Amanda Ricks @amandamricks
Let’s be honest. If you can’t find time to say thanks when someone shares your content, they’ll think you either don’t care, aren’t real, or rude. Remember It’s called #Social media for a reason.
Lisa Marcyes @lisa_marcyes
How to Increase Social Media Engagement: A Guide for Marketers http://dlvr.it/Qw8pCZ @hootsuite #socialmedia
My Social Media Tips @MySocialTips
In #socialmedia, small is the new big. A small audience who actually pays attention is way more valuable than a mass following that doesn’t. As organic reach declines and platforms crack down on fake engagement (finally), your follower number is increasingly meaningless.
Whitman School at SU @WhitmanatSU
A once-traditional industry, #supermarkets are changing and #Kroger is leading the charge in today’s news. The grocer teamed up with #Microsoft to create digital signage for prices, video ads and coupons to help shoppers check off their grocery lists. https://www.businessinsider.com/kroger-microsoft-roll-out-digital-shelf-in-threat-to-amazon-2019-1
Sam Khoury @Hussamkhoury
Hyundai’s Elevate Concept Uses Legs and Wheels to Go Anywhere http://bit.ly/2QrvbTa #tech #entrepreneur #digital #wired
Innovation Tutors @innovationtutor
The Hiring Mistake That Would Kill Your Company’s Innovation Culture – https://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2019/01/06/the-hiring-mistake-that-would-kill-your-companys-innovation-culture/ … – Yoram Solomon
Nadiya Manir @optimizebc
Why Do Employees Quit on Their Bosses? Because of 5 Common Reasons Still Not Addressed, Says New Research https://buff.ly/2CqImjh
Hyde Park Angels @hydeparkangels
It can be hard to cut ties with a longtime team member, but it’s necessary to do what’s best for the business. Here’s how to manage the issue, according to @johnrampton for @Entrepreneur: https://bit.ly/2RCrVcb #startup #startups #founder #HR
Hannah Morgan @careersherpa
The Skills Companies Need Most in 2019 – And How to Learn Them. These are the skills your boss and your boss’s boss find most valuable, but have a hard time finding according to @LinkedIn https://buff.ly/2F1ynTe
Erin Kennedy @ErinKennedyCPRW
Making a career change is terrifying. But as long as you carefully show companies your transferable skills, you’ll see that landing a job in a new field is a definite possibility. https://bit.ly/2GlARhV
Lolly Daskal @LollyDaskal
25 Excellent Pieces of Advice That Most People Ignore @LollyDaskal http://bit.ly/2sVpB1E #Leadership #Management #HR
Salama Lawndale @SalamaChiroLD
If you’re experiencing back pain, stop doing sit-ups! Yoga offers many lower intensity exercise routines that can help you develop a strong core without the strain. #health #tips
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