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Guest speakers Robert Denning, fourth-generation, president and CEO at Perry’s Ice Cream and Maxwell Herbst, third-generation financial analyst at Leonard’s Express, will provide an overview of their family firms and interview each other about their experiences entering a family business as an in-law. 

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Students will learn about careers in advanced manufacturing, skilled trades, heavy equipment and auto tech through a variety of hands-on demonstrations and activities.

The AMPED campaign is a partnership of 20+ local institutions representing over 10 sectors promoting beneficial electrification throughout the 9-county Genesee/Finger Lakes region.  

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They were among 10 finalists who made it to the final round of the competition. There were 19 women who participated in the pitch competition, which was sponsored by Citizens. 

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Before assuming the MCC presidency, Burt-Nanna served as vice president of Student and Academic Affairs for South Central College in Minnesota.

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The free event will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the Constellation Center for Health and Healing at F.F. Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St. in Canandaigua. 

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Ultralife Corp. has received a contract worth roughly $7.5 million to supply its integrated system of amplifiers and radio vehicle mounts to a major international defense contractor for an ongoing government/defense modernization program.  

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The group of 13 partners — led by SUNY Binghamton — secured more than $63.7 million to establish upstate New York as a national hub for battery research and manufacturing. The state has committed another $50 million toward the project.

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Over her career, Boatfield has led the way in developing collaborative community initiatives designed to meet the needs of the local community. 

While progress has been made in the mental health arena, more work is needed, said Anne Wilder, CCSI president.  

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Job seekers should bring several copies of their resumes. Professional attire is required.

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The event is held in conjunction with National Drive Electric Week, which takes place from Sept. 25 to Oct. 3.

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The INTERCEPT outpatient program follows a specialized care approach targeting 15- to 28-year-olds who present with the earliest signs of what may develop into a serious mental illness.

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Luminate NY is the world’s largest business accelerator and investment fund for early-stage companies working on solutions that are enabled by optics, photonics or imaging.   

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A recipient of numerous accolades, Van Dusen was named to Barron’s Financial Advisor Hall of Fame, which recognizes advisors who have appeared in 10 or more of Barron’s annual Top 100 Advisor rankings.  

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