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People on the Move

People news: BeerBoard names Hirmas VP of research & development

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — BeerBoard, a Syracuse–based provider of technology to measure beer sales at bars and restaurants, announced it has named James Hirmas as its VP of research and development. Read More
Onondaga County Medical Society appoints new executive director

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Medical Society (OCMS) has selected Julie Panna as its new executive director. Read More
Physician relocates practice to Seneca Family Health Center

WATERLOO, N.Y. — Dr. Luke Chen has relocated his medical practice to a newly remodeled office at Seneca Family Health Center at 367A East Main St. in Waterloo, Finger Lakes Health, the parent organization, announced. Read More
Welliver appoints Kennedy as director of human resources

MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. — Welliver, a provider of construction services in New York state and northern Pennsylvania, recently appointed Judith Kennedy as its director of human resources. Read More
JENNIFER J. LOVELL

JENNIFER J. LOVELL has joined Bowers & Company CPAs, PLLC to lead its new matrimonial & forensics niche. Read More
Fust Charles Chambers LLP

Fust Charles Chambers LLP, a CPA firm in Syracuse, has hired the following individuals to help service the firm’s manufacturing, health care, not-for-profit, and other professional service and family-owned businesses. Read More
SARA KAMPF

SARA KAMPF has been promoted to interactive design manager at C & D Advertising. Read More
TRAVIS C. OVERTON

TRAVIS C. OVERTON was recently named the next CEO at BCA Architects & Engineers. Read More
Carthage Area Hospital

Carthage Area Hospital recently added four licensed master social workers to its clinical staff. Read More

Opinion

OPINION: In Albany, Public Safety Must be a Priority in 2022 The start of 2022 offers us many opportunities to change the way we do things. Read More
OPINION: Reining in Government Spending Will Be Tough With a $1 trillion infrastructure package on the books and the Biden administration’s $1.8 trillion “Build Back Better” measure preoccupying the Senate after passing the House, government spending is very much on Americans’ minds. Read More
OPINION: With the Start of a New Year, Looking Ahead with Optimism to 2022 While my colleagues and I gear up for a new legislative session, I am optimistic for a brighter and better 2022. Read More

Business Mentors

VIEWPOINT: New York Publishes Final Paid Sick-Leave Regulations On Dec. 22, 2021, New York State published its final paid sick-leave regulations. These regulations are identical to the proposed regulations, initially published on Dec. 9, 2020. Read More
VIEWPOINT: N.Y.’s Minimum Salary Level to Qualify for Executive Exemptions Will Rise Ever since the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced an increase in the minimum wage from $12.50 per hour to $13.20 an hour in areas outside of New York City, and Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties effective Dec. 31, 2021, we have been expecting a proportionate increase in the minimum weekly salary to qualify for the executive and administrative exemptions. Read More
Ask Rusty: How Do I Apply for Social Security Benefits? Dear Rusty: I would like some advice concerning Social Security. In January, I will be 62.5 years old. I was laid off two years ago and have not had a steady income since (though I still have bills to pay). Read More

People on the Move

SUNY Oswego extends appointment of chief enrollment officer OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego announced it has extended the appointment of Joel Wincowski as interim executive director of enrollment management through June 2023. Read More
People news: Birch Wealth Management hires operations specialist ROME, N.Y. — Noah Hartung, of Oriskany, has joined Birch Wealth Management as operations specialist. Read More
People news: Arc Herkimer names chief information officer HERKIMER, N.Y. — Arc Herkimer has appointed Peter Bizzari as its new chief information officer (CIO). Read More