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NextGen Label names chief human resources officer
CICERO — NextGen Label Group recently announced the promotion of Jessica McCarthy to chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective April 1. The move coincides with Dan Rosenbaum’s transition to president and CEO of the company. McCarthy is a proven leader in human resources and administration, bringing extensive experience in fostering a positive and productive workplace […]

Preferred Mutual appoints chief information officer
NEW BERLIN — Preferred Mutual Insurance Company named David Smith senior VP and chief information officer, effective Jan. 1, according to a Feb. 19 announcement. In this role, he will oversee the development and implementation of innovative technology strategies that enhance customer and agency experiences while driving business-process transformation at Preferred Mutual. Smith joined Preferred

Rome Health Community Recovery Center returns to original location
ROME, N.Y. — The Rome Health Community Recovery Center (CRC) recently returned to its original location at 264 W. Dominick St. in Rome, not far from the Capitol Theater. The center opened to the public starting Feb. 10. The Rome Health Community Recovery Center offers outpatient services for individuals struggling with substance-use disorders. These services

Morse Manufacturing rolls out rebrand and redesigned website
SYRACUSE — Morse Manufacturing, a manufacturer of drum-handling equipment, recently launched a new brand identity, featuring a modernized logo, redesigned website, and an updated visual aesthetic that reflects the company’s future, while honoring its legacy. “For over 100 years, Morse has been at the forefront of innovation in drum handling solutions. This rebranding represents our

Three Central New York firms certified as SDVOBs
ALBANY— New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy recently announced that 25 businesses across the state were certified as service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOB), including three small firms in Central New York. The New York OGS Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (DSDVBD) issued the certification to Veteran Supply Enterprise, a medical,

Kickboxing studio formally opens on March 24
UTICA, N.Y. — Renegade Kickboxing will celebrate its formal grand opening with the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 24. The event, at 310 Broad St. in Utica, will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m., a live class demo at 5 p.m., tours, and refreshments. The kickboxing and fitness studio offers a

ConMed to pay dividend for Q1 in early April
ConMed Corp. (NYSE: CNMD), a surgical-device maker originally headquartered in the Utica region, recently announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 20 cents per share for the first quarter of 2025. The dividend is payable on April 4, to all shareholders of record as of March 14. At the

Community Wellness Partners expands services into Herkimer County
CLINTON, N.Y. — The Community Wellness Partners home-care services agency is expanding into Herkimer County with a new initiative to provide in-home care services to

IAED seeks applicants for Tompkins Build apprenticeship program
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) says it’s accepting registrations for Tompkins Build – Pathways to Apprenticeship program. It begins March 31 at

MVHS Town of Webb Medical Office reopens after mold mitigation
WEBB, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System’s (MVHS) Town of Webb Medical Office has reopened after closing temporarily for mold mitigation, the health-care provider announced.
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