In a continued effort to keep our colleagues and customers safe in response to COVID-19, we’re implementing some temporary changes to our branch hours and practices:

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As layoffs loom because of the coronavirus outbreak, Tessy Plastics is giving each of its 1,000 employees $2,000 to help cushion the financial blow.

During Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s cornavirus-related press conference Friday, March 20 he emphasized how desperately the medical community needed supplies. Less than 24 hours later an Onondaga Community College van filled with medical supplies made a special delivery to the OnCenter in downtown Syracuse. “It’s so rewarding to see how quickly our campus community reacted. We put out the call to faculty in our health and science-related majors. Even though they were busy preparing for the start of distance learning next week, they immediately stopped what they were doing and focused on how they could help,” said College President Dr. Casey Crabill.

Hillrom (NYSE: HRC) today announced it is donating an additional $3 million in medical devices well-suited for critical and intensive care environments to 25 U.S. hospitals fighting COVID-19. Combined with prior donations in Asia, Europe and other philanthropic activities in our communities, Hillrom donations to assist caregivers and patients in the current pandemic total more than $5.5 million to date.

SHERRILL, N.Y. – Sherrill Manufacturing Inc., the only stainless steel flatware (silverware) manufacturer left in the United States is ramping up production to meet demand. Our company sells flatware and other Made in USA tabletop, kitchen and patio items online via our website www.libertytabletop.com. Sherrill Manufacturing also produces two lines of flatware for the U.S. Military and sells via a GSA contract as well as distributors focused on government business.

Once again, Syracuse Label & Surround Printing has been recognized by the Printing Industries of America as of the Best Workplaces in America for the printing industry. This marks the 8th year in a row Syracuse Label & Surround Printing has been awarded this prestigious award.

In this webinar, we will discuss the impact the coronavirus is having on the workplace, and what employers need to know to be prepared. The webinar will discuss a range of issues including hygiene efforts, employee communication, travel restrictions, working from home, “social distancing,” ADA/FMLA/PFL compliance, potential NEW sick leave mandates from the state and/or federal government, and more.

Please join teammates from across Brown & Brown Insurance and our team of companies for an informative live stream about COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”). We will cover topics related to navigating your risk during this evolving situation.

Fred Kilian was a recent immigrant when he came up with a new kind of bearing and started Kilian Manufacturing in 1920. The company began in a little garage shop on Pearl Street. He grew the business and moved to a bigger shop on North Franklin Street.

Heads up parents and students in Onondaga, Cortland and Madison Counties! There is a new, one of kind for New York state program offering hands-on engineering training.