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City of Utica, UHPDC seek development proposals for Harbor Point
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri and Vincent Gilroy, Jr., chairman of the Utica Harbor Point Development Corporation (UHPDC), on Monday announced the release
Officials from around the state, region react to Schneiderman news
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Monday evening, The New Yorker broke the story that four women had accused New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman of violence
Micatu of Horseheads signs supply agreement with Eaton Corp.
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. — Micatu Inc., a Horseheads–based firm that focuses on optical-sensor technologies, has signed an agreement to supply its grid technology to the Eaton
Craft store, Creative Joy, to formally open in Owego on May 14
OWEGO, N.Y. — The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce announced it is hosting a ribbon-cutting event for Creative Joy, an Owego craft store, on Monday,

The Agency selects firm to study redevelopment of former BAE site in town of Union
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The Agency has selected a consulting group led by Elan Planning Design and Landscape Architecture to conduct a redevelopment study on 600
Roosevelt Residences construction job fair for Oneida County residents set for May 15
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Municipal Housing Authority; Norstar Development USA, L.P.; and community partners will sponsor a free construction job fair for Oneida County
Binghamton University student-philanthropy program awards more than $15K to nonprofits
VESTAL, N.Y. — Four nonprofit organizations, including one in Madison County, will benefit from more than $15,000 in funding that the Binghamton University Philanthropy Incubator

Eric Mower + Associates rebrands as Mower
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Eric Mower + Associates is rebranding as Mower. Eric Mower, who founded the advertising agency in 1968, will continue to serve as
Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, marketing, HR, career, and personal tips. Bonadio Group @bonadiogroupSmall businesses unprepared for tax reform: https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/small-businesses-unprepared-for-tax-reform-impact Sunu Philip @sunuphilipBidding on #Business? 5 #Tips to Beat the #Competition via @Inc #DigitalMarketing #OnlineMarketing #marketingtips https://buff.ly/2HPHyIv Ravi Yande @ravireportVery smart content marketing strategies https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2018/04/26/13-content-marketing-strategies-to-differentiate-your-brand/#61992786605a …
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Some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, marketing, HR, career, and personal tips.
Bonadio Group @bonadiogroup
Small businesses unprepared for tax reform: https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/small-businesses-unprepared-for-tax-reform-impact
Sunu Philip @sunuphilip
Bidding on #Business? 5 #Tips to Beat the #Competition via @Inc #DigitalMarketing #OnlineMarketing #marketingtips https://buff.ly/2HPHyIv
Ravi Yande @ravireport
Very smart content marketing strategies
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2018/04/26/13-content-marketing-strategies-to-differentiate-your-brand/#61992786605a …
Jamil Ahmed @ahmedjr_16
12 Ways to Reach Your Target Audience https://www.jadirectives.com/ways-to-reach-target-audience/ …
PR PROFESSIONALS @prprofessional7
Small changes in your blogging style can produce significant results, take a look at the #blogging #tips that require little work but produce good results https://bit.ly/2HKvqbr #ContentMarketing
Blue Ocean Strategy @BlueOceanStrtgy
It’s not necessarily the first-to-market companies who have the greatest advantage, but those who create the greatest value for customers.
Dave Ulrich @dave_ulrich
#HR professionals can and should connect the healthy workplace to winning in the marketplace. You cannot create a successful company while neglecting employee welfare. The two are not mutually exclusive; each enables the other.
Kate Bischoff @k8bischHRLaw
Pro tip: Once a manager knows of potentially harassing conduct, employers have a duty to take timely & appropriate action to stop sexual harassment. #metoo #emplaw #hr
Hannah Morgan @careersherpa
How to ensure you always have a job in a fast changing world. 1. ID skills needed 2. Start learning https://buff.ly/2vQzKkH
Kerri Twigg @KerriTwigg
It is hard for people to refer work or opportunities your way if they don’t know what you want or do. Stop saying “Let me know if you hear about something” and start telling them what you are specially want to do. BONUS: let them know the ideal environment too.
Jody Summers @jodyflyer
5 Ways To Beat Writers Block https://buff.ly/2Gf8Wf1
Mitch Mitchell @Mitch_M
Networking Ideas: How to Get People to Click Your Link at 6 Places Around the Web, Proven Tips https://www.mostlyblogging.com/networking-ideas/ … via @MrsPaznanski
The Auto Specialist formally opens renovated store in Clinton
CLINTON — The Auto Specialist, an automotive accessory shop, formally opened its renovated facility on May 4 in Clinton. The business held a ribbon-cutting event with the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce. “We are happy to introduce to the public our services that address the style, speed and sound of your vehicle,” Dominic Corelli, owner
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CLINTON — The Auto Specialist, an automotive accessory shop, formally opened its renovated facility on May 4 in Clinton.
The business held a ribbon-cutting event with the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce.
“We are happy to introduce to the public our services that address the style, speed and sound of your vehicle,” Dominic Corelli, owner of The Auto Specialist, said in a chamber news release.
The business, located at 7850 State Route 5, is focused on remote car starters, car and marine audio, vehicle convenience and safety, suspension upgrades, and car and truck accessories and installations.
According to the release, The Auto Specialist has more than 10,000 brands in-house.
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