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Tioga County seeking applicants for accelerated apprenticeship program in manufacturing
OWEGO, N.Y. — Tioga County is seeking applicants for an accelerated-apprenticeship program in manufacturing. Tioga County Economic Development and Planning (TEAM Tioga), along with the

Stefanik comes out against tariff on Canadian metals
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R–Willsboro) has come out against including Canada among the countries affected by tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed upon
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — VIP Architectural Associates (VIPAA) plans to work with Minneapolis, Minnesota–based Snow Kreilich Architects on the new design of the façade at the

Johnstone Supply names Shields new Syracuse branch manager
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Johnstone Supply announced it has appointed George Shields as manager of its Syracuse branch office on Canal Street. Shields, who is responsible

People news: Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet hires Raus
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet PC announced it has added Marla E. Raus as an associate attorney. Raus is a Syracuse native

CNY Red Cross leader, Taravella, leaving for similar job in New Jersey
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Rosie Taravella, head of the Central New York Red Cross since 2012, will be leaving next month for New Jersey. She has
Syracuse Crunch to hold equipment sale June 5
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Crunch are holding an equipment sale in the basement of the War Memorial Arena on June 5 from 5 p.m.

Carthage Area Hospital among locations for prescription-drug disposal in DEC program
CARTHAGE, N.Y. — Residents can now drop off unused, expired, or unwanted prescription medications any time inside the main entrance at Carthage Area Hospital. It’s
Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, marketing, HR, career, and personal tips. SBA @SBAgov#DYK the SBA helps small businesses with their trade needs? Exporting goods increases your profits, reduces market dependence, and stabilizes seasonal sales. Connect with SBA resources and partners to get help exporting http://ow.ly/EjVN30jSoUP .
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Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, marketing, HR, career, and personal tips.
SBA @SBAgov
#DYK the SBA helps small businesses with their trade needs? Exporting goods increases your profits, reduces market dependence, and stabilizes seasonal sales. Connect with SBA resources and partners to get help exporting http://ow.ly/EjVN30jSoUP .
Richard Shorney @retailmentoring
Do what you can for your place and community. Please use your local #smallbiz and #independent shops. It is SO important and will have a huge knock on effect.
Frugal Finance @Frugal__Finance
Social media branding strategies for effective brand promotion & competitive edge https://www.myfrugalbusiness.com/2018/05/social-media-marketing-branding-strategies.html …
Mitch Mitchell @Mitch_M
Setting Your #LinkedIn #Privacy Preferences http://www.imjustsharing.com/setting-your-linkedin-privacy-preferences/ … #socialmedia #marketing
Dave Ulrich @dave_ulrich
Top leaders still need to grow and change. The talents and skills that got you there won’t always keep you there
Mark C. Crowley @MarkCCrowley
Organizations seeking meaningful change in their #culture cannot hand the task off to #HR & expect success. #CEOs & top execs must own it, lead it & embody it.
CareerMetis.com @CareerMetis
Why to Choose a Career in Mobile App Development? https://www.careermetis.com/choose-career-mobile-app-development/ … #career
Hannah Morgan @careersherpa
How to Increase Your Influence at Work http://bit.ly/2Fkh1iA (via @HarvardBiz) #jobs #careers http://pbs.twimg.com/media/DdXaC7lWsAARlwL.jpg …
Michael Walsh, APR, ABC @mlwalsh
Why would a PR pro voluntarily leave a comfortable corporate job? To follow a dream … and inspire a little girl. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-i-quit-corporate-america-blame-6-year-old-girl-michael …
Amy Glass @MrsGlass
You can do it! What You Need To Know To Become A Runner http://bit.ly/2hVQGNR #WillRun4IceCream via @MrsGlass #running #tips
Cayuga Tourism @Cayuga_Tourism
The Cayuga County Visitors Guide is your passport to fun in the Finger Lakes. Order your copy today! https://www.tourcayuga.com/about-cayuga-county/visitors-guide/#.Wv8cQ5DpImY.twitter
Ron Feir @ronfeir
15 #Patio Design #Tips via @BHG http://bit.ly/2rMCN6Z

Hundreds attend MVCC’s Nano Days and STEM Fest
UTICA — Mohawk Valley Community College’s (MVCC) recent sixth annual NanoDays and STEM Fest drew more than 300 people over two days. On April 20, about 250 students from local elementary schools attended the event at the college’s Alumni College Center. On the following day, another 125 people attended, an MVCC spokesperson tells CNYBJ. The
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UTICA — Mohawk Valley Community College’s (MVCC) recent sixth annual NanoDays and STEM Fest drew more than 300 people over two days.
On April 20, about 250 students from local elementary schools attended the event at the college’s Alumni College Center. On the following day, another 125 people attended, an MVCC spokesperson tells CNYBJ.
The NanoDays event brings university researchers and science educators together to “create new and unique learning experiences for students to explore the world of atoms, molecules, and nanoscale forces,” the college said. There were 14 displays at this year’s event, giving both children and adults a hands-on opportunity to check out science, technology, engineering, math, and nanotechnology.
The event seeks to inspire young people to go on to pursue these fields when they go to college.
MVCC offers associate degrees in a number of STEM fields including chemical technology, semiconductor-manufacturing technology, mechanical engineering, and mathematics and science.
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