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SBA awards SU $3M grant to fund entrepreneurship training for veterans
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today announced that it has awarded a $3 million grant to Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families

ESF receives $2.4 million donation, largest ever
SYRACUSE — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) says it has received a $2.4 million donation from the estate of an alumnus,
State approves Binghamton University involvement in START-UP NY
BINGHAMTON — Empire State Development (ESD), New York’s economic-development agency, has approved Binghamton University’s application to participate in START-UP NY, the school announced today. START-UP

Upstate Medical forms “focused innovation center,” called Upstate MIND
SYRACUSE — Upstate Medical University announced it has developed a “focused innovation center,” dubbed Upstate MIND, that it contends will “transform innovative ideas into useful,
Cuomo announces expansion of New York Youth Works program
The New York Youth Works program will operate with increased funding in the newly enacted 2014-15 state budget. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement in
Binghamton University to host regional round of state Business Plan Competition
VESTAL — Binghamton University will host the regional round of the 2014 New York State Business Plan Competition. The event is set for Saturday, April
Emerging Talk 2014 event set for Friday, Saturday
SYRACUSE — Emerging Talk, an event focused on highlighting the startup business scene in Central New York and connecting local entrepreneurs and the student community,

Le Moyne College introduces Linda LeMura as its 14th president
SYRACUSE — The Le Moyne College board of trustees on Thursday elected Linda LeMura as the school’s 14th president, and on Friday the college introduced

WISE Symposium offers advice, networking, ‘inspiration’
SYRACUSE — The CEO of a boutique-style jewelry company, and the woman known as “SmallBizLady,” are the keynote speakers for the 12th annual WISE Symposium on April 8 at the Oncenter in Syracuse. WISE is short for Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship. The WISE Symposium is a one-day conference that brings together women in

PeopleSystems partners with Sandler Training to develop training division
SYRACUSE — PeopleSystems, a Syracuse–based firm that specializes in providing business services to clients nationwide, has partnered with the local franchise of Sandler Training to develop a training division. PeopleSystems, which operates at 241 W. Fayette St. in Syracuse, helps its clients with human-resources compliance, unemployment-cost control, and training. Sandler Training is the local affiliate
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