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You can recruit and retain good employees

“The deck has been completely shuffled” for employers and employees. That statement by Jim Parker, CEO of Digitell, sums up where a lot of businesses find themselves as we all work to bounce back from the pandemic. Despite the shuffle, there are plenty of ways that local businesses can still attract and retain good employees. Parker was one of the panelists this past week as the Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Association hosted a Tuesday Talks webinar on Workforce Needs and Development. Our other panelists were Dale Gier, President of Producto Corporation; Melinda Mack, ...

Vaccinations led to the lifting of state COVID-19 restrictions

New York state’s COVID-19 restrictions were lifted this past week which demonstrates the progress being made in the fight against the disease. As restrictions have been incrementally lifted, we are starting to see our economy heal and a wide variety of programming and events begin to return. 70% of all New York residents eligible for the vaccine have received at least one dose. To continue this positive trend that has enabled our economy to reopen and given us security in knowing we can start to gather with friends and family, we must continue to be cognizant of the fact that a large ...

New marketing coordinator named at Brooks-TLC

Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc. has announced the appointment of Nancy R. Steves, MA, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, effective May 27. Steves brings more than 20 years of communications experience, including six years in healthcare public relations and marketing as the public ...

House releases tax credit to incentivize new clean energy sources

WASHINGTON – Reps. Tom Reed, R-Corning, and Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., have released a discussion draft of the Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act, a bipartisan bill to encourage U.S. energy market innovation and tackle the challenges presented by climate change. “Our climate is changing. There is no denying this,” Reed said. “We must unleash the greatest asset we have available to prevent this pending crisis – the power of American ingenuity and innovation. This tactic has proven time and time again to solve world problems – and this situation will be no different. By ...

Study says to engage public, explore methods to secure NYS green energy

Solar-power developers need to explore using lower-quality agricultural land for solar energy, boost incentives for dual-use (combined agriculture and solar) options, avoid concentrated solar development and engage communities early to achieve New York’s green energy goals, according to forthcoming Cornell University research. “As farmland is generally flat and cleared, agricultural land will be the prime target for future solar energy development,” said Max Zhang, ,professor in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, in the College of Engineering, and senior ...

Urologist now offering clinic at AHN Westfield Hospital

WESTFIELD — Western New York residents experiencing urological issues will now be able to see an Allegheny Health Network urologist close to home at AHN Westfield Memorial Hospital. Dr. Burkhardt Zorn will see patients at an AHN Westfield clinic three Fridays each month in the Specialty ...