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MICHAEL JENNINGS has joined Brackens Financial Solutions Network as a business-development associate for financial planning. He is a lifelong resident of Syracuse and has worked in the financial industry since 2019. As a graduate of Syracuse University, Jennings earned his bachelor’s degree in anthropology and forensic science. With a desire to experience new things and […]
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MICHAEL JENNINGS has joined Brackens Financial Solutions Network as a business-development associate for financial planning. He is a lifelong resident of Syracuse and has worked in the financial industry since 2019. As a graduate of Syracuse University, Jennings earned his bachelor’s degree in anthropology and forensic science. With a desire to experience new things and a sense of wanting to help as many others as possible, he found his way into the role of a financial advisor. After starting his career with another firm, Jennings decided to join Vicki Brackens and her financial network. A passion for meeting new people and connecting with others has put Jennings into many positions within the community he calls home. He is a volunteer of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York in the young professionals’ “Red Shoe Society” group. Jennings is also a champion of downtown Syracuse residents. In conjunction with the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, he aims to welcome, inform, and connect with other residents in the neighborhood.

OBINNA (OBI) EBOH has been named the new supply-chain manager at Finger Lakes Health. Eboh is responsible for managing direct reports in purchasing, order entry, inventory control, logistics and courier operations, and customer service. He reviews purchase requisitions and orders to ensure adherence to contractual obligations while meeting customer standards, securing low-cost suppliers, and maintaining
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OBINNA (OBI) EBOH has been named the new supply-chain manager at Finger Lakes Health. Eboh is responsible for managing direct reports in purchasing, order entry, inventory control, logistics and courier operations, and customer service. He reviews purchase requisitions and orders to ensure adherence to contractual obligations while meeting customer standards, securing low-cost suppliers, and maintaining vendor relations, and much more. Prior to joining Finger Lakes Health, Eboh served as dean at Remnant Bible College in Horseheads. He also brings valuable background knowledge from his previous commercial operations, forecasting and engineering roles at Corning Incorporated and Kennedy Valve. Eboh has an MBA degree from SUNY Oswego and a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Villanova University.

NYSDOT seeking firms interested in contract to begin first phase of I-81 project in Syracuse
The first contract is related to the conversion of the section of I-81 between the southern I-81/I-481 interchange (16A) and the northern I-81/I-481 interchange (29) to

Ithaca College to use $1 million donation for physician-assistant program scholarship
“This incredible gift from Manley and Doriseve Thaler will allow learners to gain critical skills and expertise with a lessened financial burden,” Susan Salahshor, assistant

People news: NBT Bank names LaRusch director of workforce management
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — NBT Bank announced it has appointed Richard LaRusch director of workforce management. LaRusch joined NBT Bank in 2012 as human-resources generalist.

Corn production in New York is expected to have risen 6 percent this year
New York farms are forecast to have produced 83.5 million bushels of corn for grain this year, up 6 percent from 2020. That’s according to

Tessy Plastics to acquire Xerox Holdings property in Monroe County
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — Tessy Plastics Corp. plans to purchase a property with three buildings that Xerox Holdings Corporation previously owned in Webster in Monroe County.

State awards funding to airports in CNY, North Country, Southern Tier
Some smaller airports in Central New York, North Country, and Southern Tier will benefit from state funding for infrastructure improvements. New York State has awarded

Oneida County offers online tax-parcel map viewer
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County has a new online tax-parcel map viewer that will provide “easier” access and research capabilities and “promote” economic development. It

U.S. Army awards Lockheed Martin nearly $9.7M contract work on system for tactical vehicles
SALINA, N.Y. — The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a nearly $9.7 million contract to continue development of the terrestrial layer system
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