September

New York SBDC honors Syracuse business owner as NY minority entrepreneur of the year

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on Friday recognized Shawni Davis with its 2023 Minority Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Read More

Binghamton nonprofit president charged with stealing $50K from organization

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The president of a Binghamton nonprofit was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 from the charitable organization, according to the New York State Police at the Binghamton Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Read More

Bryant & Stratton College, Utica University announce degree-program partnership

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In a new partnership, Bryant & Stratton College says graduates with an associate degree in physical therapy can transfer more credits to Utica University to complete their bachelor’s degree in health sciences. Read More

People news: KeyBank names VP, area retail leader

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Kevin Westcott has joined KeyBank as VP, area retail leader, the bank announced. Read More

Upstate Medical University formally opens new cancer center in Verona

VERONA, N.Y. — Syracuse’s Upstate Medical University on Tuesday formally opened its new Upstate Cancer Center at Verona. Read More

State announces funding for zero-emission school buses

New York State is making $100 million available for zero-emission school buses in the first round of funding available for them under the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. Read More

St. Joseph’s Health upgrading its hospital-based lab in $9.1 million project, creating jobs

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — St. Joseph’s Health says construction has started on a project to expand laboratory services at the hospital in a $9.1 million project that it says will result in dozens of new jobs. Read More

IAED announces public launch of five-year investment initiative

ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) announced the public launch of its five-year investment initiative — Th!nk Tompkins — on Sept. 21 during a private reception held at Tompkins Community Bank. Read More

Excellus award benefits wound program at Masonic Care Community

UTICA, N.Y. — The Masonic Care Community (MCC) has received a $9,837 Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Health and Wellness Award to support MCC’s wound-care program. Read More