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New York manufacturing index plummets in August, posting second largest monthly decline
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell 42 points in August to -31.3, the second-largest monthly decline in the index on record. The

Schumer asks USDA to allocate funding to help New York combat the invasive spotted lanternfly
Nearly every region of upstate New York has seen the invasive spotted lanternfly, “putting Upstate wineries and crops at risk.” That’s according to U.S. Senate

People news: English named Communications Division GM at United Radio
DeWITT, N.Y. — United Radio announced it has hired Leslie English as the company’s new Communications Division general manager. In this role, English plans to

CountryMax Stores begins construction on new store near Auburn
AURELIUS, N.Y. — CountryMax Stores announced that construction is underway on a new store just outside Auburn that will be the company’s 19th location. The

Mohawk Valley EDGE announces two new hires
Prior to his new role, Lawrence was Utica’s city planner. He studied urban planning and geography at the University at Albany, where he also assisted

MVCC uses COVID-relief funds to erase student debt
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College announced it has erased just over $1 million in unpaid balances for 809 students via the Higher Education

Former Syracuse football player donates $1 million for Lally Athletics Complex
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A former member of the Syracuse University football team is pledging $1 million for the first phase of the project to turn

Menter Ambulance wins Business Excellence Award from Operation Oswego County
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Operation Oswego County (OOC) recently recognized an Oswego County ambulance company for business success. OOC, at its June 16 annual meeting, presented its Business Excellence Award for 2022 to Fulton–based Menter Ambulance in recognition and appreciation for demonstrating outstanding leadership, adaptation, and commitment in operating and expanding as a private ambulance service
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OSWEGO, N.Y. — Operation Oswego County (OOC) recently recognized an Oswego County ambulance company for business success.
OOC, at its June 16 annual meeting, presented its Business Excellence Award for 2022 to Fulton–based Menter Ambulance in recognition and appreciation for demonstrating outstanding leadership, adaptation, and commitment in operating and expanding as a private ambulance service for Oswego County since 1952, per an OOC news release. Menter operates 16 advanced life-support ambulances; serves as the primary emergency medical services (EMS) provider for nine towns, three villages, and two cities in Oswego County; and employs more than 140 people.
Operation Oswego County also lauded Menter Ambulance for establishing a new 5,600-square-foot station in Oswego and doubling its station in Fulton to 14,000 square feet, for establishing an EMT (emergency medical technician) academy to grow its workforce directly, and “for being a vital and integral part” of the county’s health-care system.

Indium’s Vareha-Walsh named to national industry association board
CLINTON, N.Y. — Donna Vareha-Walsh, director of global supply chain and international trade compliance at Indium Corporation, was recently elected to the American Tin Trade Association board of directors. Formed in 1928, the American Tin Trade Association (ATTA) meets twice a year to promote the best interests of those engaged in the production, distribution, transportation,
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CLINTON, N.Y. — Donna Vareha-Walsh, director of global supply chain and international trade compliance at Indium Corporation, was recently elected to the American Tin Trade Association board of directors.
Formed in 1928, the American Tin Trade Association (ATTA) meets twice a year to promote the best interests of those engaged in the production, distribution, transportation, consumption, purchase, and sale of pig tin. The national association also serves as an active forum to discuss pertinent issues of the tin trade.
“I am honored to join the ATTA board of directors,” Vareha-Walsh said in an Indium press release. “I am looking forward to bringing my experience as chairwoman of the Minor Metals Trade Association to benefit and support the growth of the ATTA.”
In her role at Indium, Vareha-Walsh oversees the Clinton–based company’s global supply chain and trade-compliance functions including inventory, quality, sourcing, logistics, and supply-chain strategies. She leads a global team to ensure the company has a secure supply chain with quality partner suppliers.
Vareha-Walsh has more than 20 years of metals-market experience. She earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Duquesne University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. Vareha-Walsh is a certified public accountant and holds certificates in leadership development and manufacturing excellence.
Indium Corp. (www.indium.com) is a materials refiner, smelter, manufacturer, and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, thin-film, and thermal-management markets. Founded in 1934, the company has technical support and factories in China, German, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Emerson Foundation in Auburn adds former Hamilton College administrator to board
AUBURN, N.Y. — The Fred L. Emerson Foundation — a 90-year-old private family foundation based in Auburn — recently announced it has elected Mary McLean Evans to its board of directors. Evans, who currently resides in North Carolina, is an accomplished higher-education fundraiser and administrator, having served in various roles at Hamilton College for more
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AUBURN, N.Y. — The Fred L. Emerson Foundation — a 90-year-old private family foundation based in Auburn — recently announced it has elected Mary McLean Evans to its board of directors.
Evans, who currently resides in North Carolina, is an accomplished higher-education fundraiser and administrator, having served in various roles at Hamilton College for more than 30 years, the foundation said in a late June news release. More recently she has served as managing director of the Committee of 200 and as VP for presidential initiatives for the American University of Paris. Evans has also previously served on the boards of Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare, the Kelberman Center, and the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute. She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Hamilton College.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Mary McLean Evans to the Emerson Foundation board. As a fifth-generation family foundation, we look for exceptional individuals to serve as independent directors and bring complementary skills and backgrounds to our board,” Kristen E. Rubacka, Emerson Foundation president, said. “Mary’s work in higher education, philanthropy and with other nonprofit organizations makes her eminently qualified to help advance the mission of the Emerson Foundation.”
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