Microsoft awards Syracuse, CenterState CEO $500K grant for economic development
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Microsoft Philanthropies has awarded the City of Syracuse and CenterState CEO a $500,000 Skills for Jobs and Livelihoods grant. Read More
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Binghamton University unveils new $60 million baseball stadium complex
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University on Friday opened its new $60 million, on-campus baseball facility. Read More
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Le Moyne announces commencement speakers, honorary degree recipients
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A columnist with the Washington Post and a Central New York congressman will deliver remarks to the Le Moyne College Class of 2022 during the commencement ceremony set for May 22. Read More
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Greater Binghamton Chamber to host State of Our Industries event on May 6
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2022 Community Building Series: State of our Industries next Friday, May 6 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Inn Binghamton Downtown. Read More
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IAED’s McDaniel appointed chair of Tompkins County Air Service Board
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Tompkins County Air Service Board (ASB) -- an advisory group to the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) — has a new chairperson. Read More
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Tedone joins Strategic to lead retirement plan division and Rochester office
UTICA, N.Y. — Strategic Financial Services, Inc. announced it has hired Greg Tedone as head of retirement plans, senior advisor. Read More
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Upstate Medical University to provide GEO pay raises for nurses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University says it will offer pay increases to registered nurses (RNs) and, “for the first time,” to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) as well. Read More
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Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties to hold annual day-of-giving event in September
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties announced Wednesday that it will hold its first-ever day of giving on Sept. 20. Read More
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People news: Finger Lakes Health names Healy employee health manager
GENEVA, N.Y. — Finger Lakes Health has appointed Tammy Healy as its new employee health manager. Read More
Opinion
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OPINION: Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day Promotes a More Inclusive New York As legislators, Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day gives us a chance to pause and take stock of the ways we can better support New Yorkers with different levels of ability. Read More
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OPINION: The Dialogue of Democracy Needs Tending There are so many things I worry about these days. Are we going to default on our debts? Can we adapt to the accumulating impact of climate change? How are we going to handle the dangers posed by China and Russia? Read More
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OPINION: The Biden Administration’s War on Fossil Fuel Tim Stewart, president of the U.S. Oil and Gas Association, says it wasn’t long ago that America had “global dominance” of the world’s energy economy. Read More
Business Mentors
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VIEWPOINT: We’re Preparing for the Next Chapter in our Economic Story The Greater Binghamton area is at an inflection point. Despite the national and global challenges of recent years, we have seen several important economic metrics moving in the right direction. Read More -
The solution for employee burnout? Proper team structure The past 10-15 years of business have been dominated by an obsession with efficiency: How can we accomplish more work with fewer employees to save money and maximize profitability? Read More
People on the Move
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SUNY announces new president for SUNY Oswego OSWEGO, N.Y. — The SUNY board of trustees has appointed Peter Nwosu as the next president of SUNY Oswego. Read More -
Hamilton College’s Wippman plans to retire in June 2024 CLINTON, N.Y. — The upcoming academic year at Hamilton College will be the last for the school’s top official. Read More -
SUNY appoints first chief sustainability officer ALBANY, N.Y. — SUNY Chancellor John King, Jr. has appointed Carter Strickland as SUNY’s first-ever chief sustainability officer and executive director of climate action. Read More