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Launch NY to use $5M in ESD funds to support Upstate entrepreneurs
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Launch NY says it will use $5 million in state funding to expand its support for entrepreneurs across upstate New York. Empire State Development (ESD) awarded the funding through its NY Ventures Community and Regional Partner Fund. Launch NY says the money will help it in “furthering its mission to catalyze high-growth […]
Paige’s Butterfly Run names executive director, makes board changes
SYRACUSE — Paige’s Butterfly Run, Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps local children and families fighting childhood cancer, recently announced the appointment of a new executive director and board changes. Jennifer Huntley has assumed the role of executive director of Paige’s Butterfly Run. She has been with the organization since 2022, and has more than
Broome County opens applications for Small Community Fund grants
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County is now accepting applications for the 8th round of its Small Community Fund grant program, which has $650,000 this year
Greater Binghamton Chamber joins state Manufacturers Alliance
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce announced it has joined The Manufacturers Alliance of New York, led by the Manufacturers Association of
Carpenters’ union recruiting women for pre-apprenticeships
ALBANY, N.Y. — The North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC) has started its annual recruitment of women to establish a career in carpentry,
Upstate Medical University Arena to get nearly $3 million in interior improvements this summer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University Arena at the Oncenter War Memorial is set for an interior renovation project that will begin this summer. Onondaga
Ithaca College’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance names new dean
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College has named Steve TenEyck as the new dean of its School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, effective March 1. He had served the past year as the school’s co-interim dean and for two years prior as associate dean, the college said. As dean, TenEyck will have budget and academic oversight
MVHS and unions reach agreement to extend contract
UTICA, N.Y. — The United Food and Commercial Workers, District Union Local One (UFCW) and Communication Workers of America, District One Local 1126 (CWA) voted
Empire State Development launches $4 million grant program for business food-waste recycling
Empire State Development (ESD) has started a $4 million grant program aimed at reducing food waste from large-scale businesses across New York State. The Business
First Source Federal Credit Union names chief financial/chief risk officer
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — First Source Federal Credit Union has recently appointed Pamela Goodison as chief financial/chief risk officer. Goodison joined First Source in 2019 as chief financial officer and previously served on the credit union’s board of directors for five years. She oversees all finance and accounting activities, the credit union’s compliance program, enterprise
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