
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties has announced a new fund, in honor of a longtime economic-development leader, supporting workforce and community-development initiatives.
The family of Steve DiMeo, who passed away in March, established the DiMeo Family Fund to support programs and projects that strengthen the local workforce and break down barriers to success for students and employers.
DiMeo served as president of Mohawk Valley EDGE for 30 years, where he was a strong advocate for regional economic development.
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“Establishing this memorial fund is our family’s way of keeping Steve’s spirit alive and ensuring that his legacy continues to make a difference in our region,” his wife Dianne DiMeo said. “Steve’s impact on the Mohawk Valley was profound, leaving a mark that will certainly inspire and uplift generations to come.”
For more information about the DiMeo Family Fund, visit www.foundationhoc.org/dimeo.
Founded in 1952, the Community Foundation has invested more than $134 million in Oneida and Herkimer counties in the areas of economic development, education, health, and arts and culture.