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GENEVA, N.Y. — UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health announced that Jennifer Mungari, M.D. has joined the medical staff of Geneva General Hospital. She will be

New York DEC Commissioner Seggos to leave his post this spring

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Basil Seggos, who has served as commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) since 2015, will be leaving

People news: Wheeler joins SWBR as project designer

Construction, Design & Real Estate, Manufacturing & Engineering

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SWBR announced that it recently hired Andrew Wheeler as a project designer in its Syracuse office. Wheeler is responsible for building–information modeling,

Guthrie Clinic to use $3 million Mother Cabrini donation for maternity-care initiative

Health Care, Nonprofits

The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation has donated $3 million to the Guthrie Clinic,supporting the health–care organization’s systemwide Maternity Care Oasis initiative. Sayre, Pennsylvania–based Guthrie Clinic

BAE selected to work on computer system for U.S. Navy’s unmanned aerial-refueling system

Manufacturing & Engineering, Technology

ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) has chosen BAE Systems to upgrade and modernize the vehicle–management system computer (VMSC) for the U.S. Navy’s MQ-25

SUNY Morrisville receives $500K grant for wind-technician training

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MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — SUNY Morrisville is one of eight SUNY institutions to receive a $500,000 grant from the Offshore Wind Training Institute (OWTI) to prepare

Rome Health readies for construction of new surgical center, ICU addition

Construction, Design & Real Estate, Health Care, Regional News

ROME, N.Y. — Rome Health says crews have started the site work to build the addition for the new intensive care unit (ICU) and Kaplan

Northeast College of Health Sciences unveils imaging sciences wing, new undergraduate degrees

Health Care, Education & Training

SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — The Anatomy Center at the Northeast College of Health Sciences in Seneca Falls has a new imaging–sciences wing that includes sonography

SBA Upstate New York seeks applicants for T.H.R.I.V.E. business-training program

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse-Upstate New York district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Wednesday announced the start of local recruitment for its T.H.R.I.V.E. program. T.H.R.I.V.E. — which is short for Train, Hope, Rise, Innovate, Venture, Elevate — is a a free national training program for small-business leaders, formerly known as Emerging

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse-Upstate New York district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Wednesday announced the start of local recruitment for its T.H.R.I.V.E. program.

T.H.R.I.V.E. — which is short for Train, Hope, Rise, Innovate, Venture, Elevate — is a

a free national training program for small–business leaders, formerly known as Emerging Leaders.

The SBA is currently recruiting small-business applicants who have been in business for at least three years, generate annual revenue of at least $250,000, have at least one employee other than the owner, and who can commit to participating in the six-month program from June 18 to Dec. 10, per the agency’s announcement.

“T.H.R.I.V.E. is a unique SBA program that can be instrumental for entrepreneurs aiming to grow or expand their small businesses. Throughout the course, participants will receive core business knowledge, work directly with a business coach, meet with peers and develop a three-year Strategic Growth Plan,” Daniel Rickman, director of the SBA Syracuse-Upstate New York district office, said in a news release. “We will select 20 participants for the Upstate New York cohort, and I strongly encourage small business owners who are ready for growth to consider applying for this opportunity by the April 28 deadline.”

Over six months, this intensive executive entrepreneurship–training series includes in-person coaching and virtual, self-paced instruction.

The hybrid program allows participants to work with a network of experienced subject–matter experts in core business topics such as accounting, business strategy, marketing, and human resources “customized for the unique needs of small–business owners,” the Syracuse-Upstate New York district office said.

Small–business owners can learn more regarding eligibility, how to apply, program format, and locations by visiting www.sbathrive.com.

Business owners interested in applying to participate in the Upstate NY T.H.R.I.V.E. 2024 cohort may contact the district office at (315) 471-9393.

They can also email: Syracuse.districtoffice@sba.gov for additional information.

Cathedral Corp. names new chief operating officer

Manufacturing & Engineering, Small Business, Subscriber Only

ROME — Cathedral Corporation recently announced it has appointed Fred Van Alstyne as the company’s new chief operating officer (COO). Van Alstyne is responsible for leadership and oversight of all aspects of production and technology for the company, which operates printing plants in four states. “Fred brings a wealth of experience in the document outsourcing

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ROME — Cathedral Corporation recently announced it has appointed Fred Van Alstyne as the company’s new chief operating officer (COO).

Van Alstyne is responsible for leadership and oversight of all aspects of production and technology for the company, which operates printing plants in four states.

“Fred brings a wealth of experience in the document outsourcing industry, along with strong leadership skills and a history of embracing innovation,” Cathedral CEO/Chair Marianne W. Gaige said in a news release. “I am confident he will guide Cathedral well as we continue our journey through our second century.”

Before joining Cathedral, Van Alstyne served as COO of Content Critical Solutions in New Jersey, where he served as a key architect of the company, which provides technology solutions, process outsourcing, and transactional document-production services. A certified public accountant, he also previously served as a turnaround consultant for Marotta Gund Budd & Dzera in New York City. His previous experience also includes roles in both mergers and acquisitions consulting and auditing for Arthur Andersen, Ernst & Young, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, and Deloitte & Touche.

“I am excited to join a company with such a rich history,” Van Alstyne said. “I am confident that my experience will allow me to set Cathedral Corporation on a strategic path for another 100 years of delivering superior solutions to its customers.”

He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Van Alstyne is also a member of the board of trustees and immediate past president of Imaging Network Group.

Headquartered in Rome, Cathedral Corp. operates production facilities in Holbrook, N.Y.; Orlando, Florida; Lincoln, Rhode Island; and Kensington, Connecticut. Services include data management, direct mail, print production, digital solutions, and fulfillment services for a range of industries including financial services, health care, governments, utilities, and religious and nonprofit organizations.

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