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Destiny USA, Syracuse Athletics team up for tourism promotion
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA and Syracuse Athletics on Monday announced a “multi-year strategic tourism partnership designed to drive travel and tourism to Central New

Hebert named chair of OCC Foundation
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) announced that Dennis J. Hebert will serve the OCC Foundation’s board of directors as chair during the 2018-2019

Crouse Health appoints Barno to board of directors
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Health announced it has appointed Syracuse business executive Edward Barno to the health system’s board of directors. Barno currently serves as

Syracuse University iSchool dean, Liddy, to retire after current academic year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Liz Liddy, dean of the Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool), plans to retire and will step down as dean at
Excellus seeks applicants for community-health awards
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced that $100,000 is available to help fund health and wellness programs in upstate New York. Nonprofit organizations in Upstate can apply

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Health plans to continue providing education and support services for parents of infants in the facility’s neonatal intensive-care unit (NICU). The

MVHS Pulmonary Rehabilitation program receives three-year accreditation
UTICA — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Pulmonary Rehabilitation program announced it has been awarded certification through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). For patients with chronic respiratory problems, pulmonary rehabilitation can help increase endurance and decrease shortness of breath. The Pulmonary Rehabilitation program at MVHS is one of only 18
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UTICA — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Pulmonary Rehabilitation program announced it has been awarded certification through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
For patients with chronic respiratory problems, pulmonary rehabilitation can help increase endurance and decrease shortness of breath. The Pulmonary Rehabilitation program at MVHS is one of only 18 programs in New York state certified by the AACVPR, according to a recent news release from MVHS.
The three-year accreditation ensures that the MVHS Pulmonary Rehabilitation program meets the “essential standards of care,” the release stated.
AACVPR, founded in 1985, is dedicated to reducing morbidity, mortality, and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through education, prevention, research, rehabilitation, and disease management.
New York egg production dips 4 percent
New York farms produced 138.5 million eggs in July, down 4 percent from 144.6 million eggs in the year-ago period, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently reported. The total number of layers in the Empire State decreased by 2 percent in July to 5.46 million from 5.6 million a year prior. New York
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New York farms produced 138.5 million eggs in July, down 4 percent from 144.6 million eggs in the year-ago period, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently reported.
The total number of layers in the Empire State decreased by 2 percent in July to 5.46 million from 5.6 million a year prior.
New York egg production per 100 layers totaled 2,537 eggs in July, down nearly 2 percent from 2,586 eggs in July 2017.
In neighboring Pennsylvania, egg production fell less than 1 percent to 690.2 million eggs in July from 694.6 million eggs a year earlier, the USDA reported.
Nationally, U.S. farms produced more than 9.1 billion eggs in July, up more than 2 percent from 8.9 billion a year prior, the USDA reported.
Elmira Savings Bank to pay cash dividend on September 14
ELMIRA — Elmira Savings Bank (NASDAQ: ESBK) announced that its board of directors has declared a cash dividend of 23 cents a share on its existing common shares outstanding. The dividend will be paid on Sept. 14 to shareholders of record on Sept. 7. At the banking company’s current stock price, the dividend yields more
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ELMIRA — Elmira Savings Bank (NASDAQ: ESBK) announced that its board of directors has declared a cash dividend of 23 cents a share on its existing common shares outstanding.
The dividend will be paid on Sept. 14 to shareholders of record on Sept. 7. At the banking company’s current stock price, the dividend yields more than 4.25 percent on an annual basis.
Elmira Savings Bank, with $568 million in total assets, is a state-chartered bank with six branches in Chemung County, three offices in Tompkins County, two branches in Steuben County, one office in Cayuga County, one branch in Schuyler County, and a loan center in Broome County.
The Elmira–based banking company in June paid out a 5 percent stock dividend on existing common shares outstanding and a cash dividend of 23 cents a share on newly issued and existing shares.
Elmira Savings Bank earned $1.16 million in net income in the second quarter, up from $1.11 million in the same period in 2017. For the first six months of the year, it generated $2.29 million in net income, up from $2.19 million in the year-prior period.
Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, HR, career, and personal tips. SBA @SBAgovDo you have an amazing small business story to tell? Here are four tips to help you submit a winning nomination package for the SBA’s National #SmallBusinessWeek awards — http://ow.ly/Tuv430lxVUS U.S. Chamber @USChamberQ3 #SBIndex: 71%
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Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, HR, career, and personal tips.
SBA @SBAgov
Do you have an amazing small business story to tell? Here are four tips to help you submit a winning nomination package for the SBA’s National #SmallBusinessWeek awards — http://ow.ly/Tuv430lxVUS
U.S. Chamber @USChamber
Q3 #SBIndex: 71% of #smallbiz owners who say their operation is in good health said it was easy to obtain financing or credit https://uscham.com/2NIx2T4 @MetLife
Green Arrow Coaching @ArrowCoaching
Life is busy – especially for an entrepreneur or small business owner. Remember to find some Personal Time to recharge the batteries and operate at your best!
EmpireDynamic ADX @EmpireDynamic
Treat your customers well and you will receive those well sought after referrals, nothing is more valued for business! #smallbiz #success
Dave Ulrich @dave_ulrich
Latest article: In each of the last five years, I have coached over 60 aspiring #HR professionals who have remarkable competence and passion. So what are their most common concerns? Their careers. http://ow.ly/OAnP50ijUrX
Lolly Daskal @LollyDaskal
12 Successful Leadership Principles That Never Grow Old @LollyDaskal http://bit.ly/2zSMIMa
Mercer @mercer
The #jobs of today may not exist tomorrow. What do employees and companies need to know about the #futureofwork? Find out: http://bit.ly/2Ptmvve #employment #career
Mark C. Crowley @MarkCCrowley
If you show resistance to feedback from others, you can never grow in ways that will move your career forward. Noting everyone has blind spots, it’s infinitely more wise & mature to ask others to point out any bad behaviors they see.
Kevin Razawich @KRazawich
A new article I wanted to share: This Is the No. 1 Reason Why People Fail at Switching Jobs (and What to Do About It). Enjoy! http://kevin.razawich.com/this-is-the-no-1-reason-why-people-fail-at-switching-jobs-and-what-to-do-about-it/ …
The Strong Introvert @proudsolitude
You’ve got your first job. Congrats! Here are 5 tips to help you succeed at work. https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/entry-level-introvert-succeed-work … #career #introverts
Dorlee Michaeli @SWcareer
How to Get Your Side Hustle Off the Ground by @dorieclark http://bit.ly/2MGuFDE @WorkCoachCafe via @phyllismufson < many professionals who are interested in developing a side income stream find themselves procrastinating… #career
Reef Protocol @reefprotocol
#Strategy is a lot more simple than most people think. I personally boiled it down for myself to only 3 questions: 1) Where are we now? 2) Where do we want to go? 3) How do we get there? There’s nothing else to it.
Empire Center @empirecenter
New York’s highest paid local government employee during 2017-18 made $323, 562. http://bit.ly/WhatTheyMake18 #WhatTheyMake
Laurel Robbins @Laurel_Robbins
Day Hiking Packing List: Everything You Need to Stay Safe http://bit.ly/2mBZVo1 #hiking #Tips
John Drury @JDBizMentor
To enjoy a good income in retirement requires a deliberate plan. https://buff.ly/2KVks0y
Jeff Tsacoumangos @Psych_of_Living
If you want someone to do something big for you, ask of them something very small first. They will be much more likely to say yes for the larger request.
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