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Unity House of Cayuga County, Inc.
Unity House of Cayuga County, Inc. announced that two executives have recently joined the charitable organization as chief administrative officers. CHRISTOPHER IVEN is Unity House’s new chief advancement officer. He is an experienced nonprofit executive with expertise in building productive relationships. He comes to the organization from Elmcrest Children’s Center, where he was most recently […]
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Unity House of Cayuga County, Inc. announced that two executives have recently joined the charitable organization as chief administrative officers.
CHRISTOPHER IVEN is Unity House’s new chief advancement officer. He is an experienced nonprofit executive with expertise in building productive relationships. He comes to the organization from Elmcrest Children’s Center, where he was most recently the director of philanthropy. He also previously was a media specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau, a regional executive director at the YMCA of Greater Syracuse, and an editor for the Syracuse Post-Standard. Iven holds a master’s degree in journalism from Syracuse University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Dennison University. In this newly created position, he will advance Unity House’s mission by creating deeper relationships with community leaders and growing the nonprofit’s endowment.
JOANNA VIGGIANO joins Unity House as the new chief financial officer, replacing Diane Jurczak-Prue. Viggiano is a senior accounting and financial management executive with over 25 years of experience. She was the CFO at Two Plus Four Management Co. in Syracuse before joining Unity House. She has held other top financial positions at Liberty Resources and with the Pyramid Management Group. Viggiano is a certified public accountant and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Niagara University. At Unity House, she will manage the organization’s $25 million budget.

The Arc of Oswego County has promoted HEATHER WILSEY to a new role overseeing the agency’s Family Support Services as behavior support coordinator. Wilsey, who has been with the agency since 2016, supports individuals in certified day-habilitation spaces and will continue to do so in her new role. Wilsey has been an active leader throughout
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The Arc of Oswego County has promoted HEATHER WILSEY to a new role overseeing the agency’s Family Support Services as behavior support coordinator. Wilsey, who has been with the agency since 2016, supports individuals in certified day-habilitation spaces and will continue to do so in her new role. Wilsey has been an active leader throughout her time with The Arc of Oswego County and its sister agency, Oswego Industries, developing the Community Habilitation program at both agencies.

Grant funds for COVID expenses available to Herkimer County businesses
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Businesses throughout Herkimer County can apply for funding from a state grant for projects that improve the resiliency of businesses and public

New York manufacturing index rebounds in September but remains in negative territory
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index climbed 30 points to -1.5 in September. The index fell 42 points in August to -31.3, the

HUNT Real Estate ERA adds Rome agency to its roster
ROME, N.Y. — Flagstone Real Estate, Inc., is now part of HUNT Real Estate ERA as HUNT continues to expand its presence across the state.

State trooper arrested for merchandise switcheroo at Watertown Walmart store
SACKETS HARBOR, N.Y. — The New York State Police announced they have charged a trooper with one count of falsifying business records, a felony, and

State awards area airports funding for improvements
Airports serving the Syracuse, Binghamton, Watertown, and Ogdensburg areas will use state funding for improvements. They’re among nine facilities that will benefit from a total

Adirondack Railroad train makes first run to Tupper Lake
TUPPER LAKE, N.Y. — For the first time since 1981, an Adirondack Railroad train traveled from Thendara Station, just outside of Old Forge, north to

People news: Gilroy joins Adirondack Bank as commercial banking VP
UTICA, N.Y. — Adirondack Bank announced it has appointed Ryan Gilroy as its new VP of commercial banking. Gilroy brings diverse experience in financial services,

Ithaca College to launch occupational therapy doctoral degree program
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College says it is accepting applications for a new six-year, undergraduate-plus-doctoral degree program in occupational therapy. It will be the school’s
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