Two Tech Startups Win Big At AFRL Commercialization Academy Demo Day; $300,000 Awarded

The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI), together with Griffiss Institute is happy to announce the winners from the AFRL Commercialization Academy Demo Day and IDEA NY business accelerator competition, held yesterday evening, Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at Griffiss Institute, in Rome, New York.   With nearly 150 in attendance, United Aircraft Technologies (UAT),…

PTSD Linked To Increased Heart Disease Risk Among Female Veterans

Female veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have more heart disease risk factors, including obesity, at younger ages than female veterans without PTSD, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019 – November 16-18 in Philadelphia. The Association’s Scientific Sessions is an annual premier global exchange of the…

MVHS Names Human Resources Operations Program Manager

Tara Evans has been named Human Resources Operations program manager for MVHS. In this role, Evans will provide leadership and ensure that human resources programs support the long-term goals of the organization. She will design, administer and oversee a range of analytical and project management functions related to human resources management, employee engagement, performance management, organization…

Rome Through Our History

Author Kathleen “Chip” Twellman Haley will discuss and sign copies of her newest book, Rome Through Our History, Volume II. She’ll talk about the people and places in Rome, plus share stories from the surrounding towns. The pilot who landed the first B-52 bomber at Griffiss Air Force Base, the Underground Railroad, and the old…

MVSHRM November Meeting

November Meeting Announcement When:  Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Where:  Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club (169 Main Street, New York Mills)   11:30 am – Noon – Registration Noon – 12:30 pm – Lunch / Member Meeting / Legislative Update 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – Speaker   Recreational and Medcial Marijuana – CBD Oil and Positive Drug…

100% Pure Beeswax Taper, Pillar, Tea Light & Votive Candles: Best Of 2019 Gift Guide

Mohawk Valley Trading Company 100% pure beeswax taper, pillar, tea light & votive candles were recently featured in the Best of 2019 Gift Guide on That’s Just Jeni. That’s Just Jeni is a lifestyle blog written by Jeni Hawkins, a 10 year Army veteran and an amateur paleontologist.   Read more here: https://www.thatsjustjeni.com/2019/11/beeswax-taper-pillar-tea-light-votive-candles-html.html/   You…