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The Lake House on Canandaigua names new general manager

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CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — The Lake House on Canandaigua, a luxury hotel in the Finger Lakes region, recently appointed Chris Jennings as its new general manager. Throughout his 17-year career in the hospitality industry, Jennings has gained extensive experience managing guest services and operations at high-end hotels and resorts across the U.S. and beyond. That included

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CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — The Lake House on Canandaigua, a luxury hotel in the Finger Lakes region, recently appointed Chris Jennings as its new general manager.

Throughout his 17-year career in the hospitality industry, Jennings has gained extensive experience managing guest services and operations at high-end hotels and resorts across the U.S. and beyond. That included overseeing two major property openings and successfully leading teams of up to 200 employees. Jennings started in his new role on April 24, the Lake House said in a news release.

Jennings relocated to Canandaigua from Nashville, Tennessee, where he most recently served as the director of operations for the JW Marriott Nashville. Having joined the team in 2018, Jennings played an integral role in its July 2018 grand opening, the Lake House said. In addition to managing the guest service department, Jennings oversaw hundreds of employees across the front office, valet, housekeeping, in house laundry, uniform room security, retail and the Spa by JW.

“Throughout my career, I have had the honor of working with and learning from talented hospitality leaders and service workers across some of the world’s most premier hotels and resorts,” Jennings said in the release. “I’m excited to collaborate with The Lake House’s exceptional team and leverage my experience to drive forward its longstanding commitment to providing elevated accommodations, amenities, and culinary offerings to its valued guests.”

While working toward completing a bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant management from the University of Houston, Jennings said he realized his passion for hospitality while supervising housekeeping and front desk departments for Houston–based Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International properties.

The Lake House on Canandaigua says it is a family owned and operated hotel that opened in late 2020. The hotel features 124 guest rooms and suites, a timber frame event barn, a pool and year-round hot tub, the Willowbrook Spa, and a boardwalk.

KeyCorp to pay 2nd quarter dividend in mid-June

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Lockheed Martin’s Syracuse–area plant wins nearly $36M Navy contract modification

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Felix Schoeller continues work on expansion in Pulaski

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PULASKI — Felix Schoeller North America (FSNA) is looking ahead to mid-summer when it expects crews to finish work on a more than $20 million project in Pulaski. The project, which started last November, targets a new coating operation, per its May 23 announcement. FSNA also recently announced that it has secured a PILOT (payment-in-lieu

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PULASKI — Felix Schoeller North America (FSNA) is looking ahead to mid-summer when it expects crews to finish work on a more than $20 million project in Pulaski.

The project, which started last November, targets a new coating operation, per its May 23 announcement.

FSNA also recently announced that it has secured a PILOT (payment-in-lieu of taxes) agreement from the County of Oswego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) for the project, aimed at expanding its production capabilities in the region.

Felix Schoeller North America is a manufacturer of specialty papers and engineered products. It is a subsidiary of the Felix Schoeller Group, which is headquartered in Germany.

COIDA’s assistance will help support the creation of 30 new jobs and retain 145 existing jobs at FSNA over the next 5 years. FSNA is “committed to hiring and training local talent, offering competitive wages and benefits, and providing employees with opportunities for growth and professional development,” per the May 23 announcement.

“Securing assistance from the IDA is a testament to the strong partnership between our company and the local community,” Michael Szidat, CEO of Felix Schoeller North America, said in the news release. “This investment will not only enable us to expand our manufacturing capabilities and product offerings but also to create new, high-quality job opportunities for the residents of Oswego County.”

The investment includes enhancements to existing facilities, along with the acquisition of advanced-manufacturing equipment for the production of siliconized release liners.

The project will allow Felix Schoeller to onshore the manufacture of silicone-coated paper and films, develop innovative new products, and “better serve its growing customer base” in North America and beyond.

“The COIDA is proud to partner with Felix Schoeller on this project,” Austin Wheelock, CEO of the COIDA, said. “We are thrilled to encourage FSNA’s growth in Pulaski and to support the retention and creation of jobs in Oswego County.”

Once completed, the expanded facilities “will position FSNA as a leading innovator in the specialty paper and release liner industry, while also contributing to the economic prosperity of Oswego County, particularly in the Pulaski area,” per the announcement.

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