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Utica mayor appoints Mowat as city budget director
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri has appointed Heather Mowat as the city’s budget director. Mowat fills the position left vacant following the death
What channel is the Syracuse basketball game on? (vs. Boston College)
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team (13-6 overall, 2-4 ACC) will try to win a second straight ACC game Wednesday night at

People news: Goldberg named chair of the MVP Health Care board of directors
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — MVP Health Care announced it has named Alan Goldberg chair of its board of directors. Goldberg, retired president and CEO of First

Dutchland Plastics to move local operation from Sherrill to bigger space in Canastota
SHERRILL, N.Y. — Dutchland Plastics plans to move its upstate New York plant from Sherrill to a bigger space in the village of Canastota in

People news: Hancock Estabrook promotes Kummerow and Miner to partnership
Miner focuses her practice on regulatory compliance counsel to health care and human services entities under state and federal law. She is a member of

People news: MVHS appoints strategic financial manager, accounting manager
In her new role, Day, CPA is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and monitoring productivity throughout MVHS, the organization said in a news release. She will
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, HR, career, and digital/social media tips. Veem @GoVeemKeep your #SMB goals on track this year by checking out these 3 tools! https://hubs.ly/H09GS5w0 by @NFIB Gene Marks @genemarksWith @SamsClub closing 63 stores across the country, #smallbiz is looking at some
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Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering various small business, HR, career, and digital/social media tips.
Veem @GoVeem
Keep your #SMB goals on track this year by checking out these 3 tools! https://hubs.ly/H09GS5w0 by @NFIB
Gene Marks @genemarks
With @SamsClub closing 63 stores across the country, #smallbiz is looking at some major changes: https://buff.ly/2DAq52e
NFIB @NFIB
Project management tools, goal tracking, and more tools to track your #smallbiz goals in the new year: http://bit.ly/2B5xovI
Mitch Mitchell @Mitch_M
7 Small Business Ideas For A Successful New Year http://www.tlwallaccounting.com/blog/7-small-business-ideas-for-a-successful-new-year/
HR Works, Inc. @HRWorksInc
#DOL Adjusts Labor Law Penalties for 2018. Here is a list of penalty increases that may be of particular interest to employers http://ow.ly/p2tV30hJ0mX
Lolly Daskal @LollyDaskal
6 Proven Ways to Spot an Emotional Intelligent Leader @LollyDaskal http://on.inc.com/2mb7Gmu via @Inc #Leadership #HR
Lisa Patrick @LisaPatrickBFD
Being a great leader is a choice. Ignite a high performance culture. @mikestaver http://qoo.ly/kp6ew #SHRM #HR
Hannah Morgan @careersherpa
Read up to see how these 5 Big Trends in Jobs for 2018 will impact your career! http://bit.ly/2CXB6t8 by @Glassdoor
MITSloan Mgmt Review @mitsmr
The Dandelion Principle: Redesigning Work for the Innovation Economy http://mitsmr.com/1hY6lCu #HR #futureofwork
Maria Johnsen @iMariaJohnsen
Some insights on #AI #DigitalMarketing in 2018 https://www.maria-johnsen.com/multilingualSEO-blog/digital-marketing-in-2018/ …
Hootsuite @hootsuite
The top 5 social trends of 2018—and what they mean for your business: http://ow.ly/QZvN30hNoR0 Save your spot for our webinar and learn what social trends will be worth your time and investment this year
Joanne DelBalso @JoanneLDelBalso
When it comes to figuring out what to share on your social media platforms, quality beats quantity!
Air Force awards Rome’s Assured Information Security $48M contract
ROME, N.Y. — The U.S. Air Force has awarded Assured Information Security Inc. (AIS) in Rome a $48 million contract to explore next-generation network operations

Utica receives new fire engine, equipment
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri and Utica Fire Chief John Kelly recently announced the delivery of three new fire apparatuses for the department. Included in the delivery are the following: • New paramedic engine for Engine Company 5 in North Utica • New 100-foot tower ladder for Truck Company 2 in Downtown Utica • New 75-foot
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UTICA, N.Y. — Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri and Utica Fire Chief John Kelly recently announced the delivery of three new fire apparatuses for the department.
Included in the delivery are the following:
• New paramedic engine for Engine Company 5 in North Utica
• New 100-foot tower ladder for Truck Company 2 in Downtown Utica
• New 75-foot aerial ladder for Truck Company 3, which can be utilized by any station in the city as needed
Each apparatus was specifically designed to increase firefighting capabilities and improve service delivery, the city said in a news release. The purchase is part of the department’s plan to improve its equipment and lower future maintenance costs. All of the apparatuses came with a 5-year preventative maintenance policy, which the city says will save money.
“These apparatuses will go to great lengths in making the Fire Department more effective and efficient in the services we provide,” Kelly said in the release.
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Tioga County economic developers form TEAM Tioga in rebranding effort
OWEGO — Three Tioga County organizations that focus on economic development have rebranded as “TEAM Tioga.” The agencies include the Tioga County Department of Economic Development and Planning (EDP), Tioga County Industrial Development Agency (IDA), and the Tioga County Local Development Corporation (LDC). “Before TEAM Tioga, people only referred to us individually,” LeeAnn Tinney, director
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OWEGO — Three Tioga County organizations that focus on economic development have rebranded as “TEAM Tioga.”
The agencies include the Tioga County Department of Economic Development and Planning (EDP), Tioga County Industrial Development Agency (IDA), and the Tioga County Local Development Corporation (LDC).
“Before TEAM Tioga, people only referred to us individually,” LeeAnn Tinney, director of Tioga County EDP, said in a news release. “Although we are known as different entities, we collaborate on so many projects that the lines tend to blur. This made us wonder, why not identify ourselves as one team?”
They unveiled their new look, brand, and name during the first week in January.
Madison Tinney, a freelance graphic designer based in the Owego area, developed the new brand strategy for the organizations.
TEAM Tioga in November selected Tinney to develop a branding and marketing strategy. Its elements include a “cohesive” TEAM Tioga identity, along with a social media and advertising campaign to “enhance awareness” of economic-development activities in Tioga County and across the region.
TEAM Tioga has also launched its Facebook page. The agencies will be sharing the new brand and logo at the Tioga Chamber annual dinner meeting, scheduled for Feb. 15.
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