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SBA makes changes to Community Advantage pilot program
The Biden-Harris Administration on March 30 announced what it called “impactful reforms” to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Community Advantage pilot program. The changes seek to prioritize “equitable access to capital for low-income borrowers and those from underserved communities,” the SBA said. Vice President Kamala Harris and SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the reforms. Changes announced […]
NYSIF tops MWBE participation goal in fiscal year 2020-21
NYSIF — the New York State Insurance Fund — says it “far exceeded” its established annual MWBE participation goal of 35 percent in state fiscal year 2020-21. It also plans to continue recruiting MWBE financial firms to “further increase their participation in 2022 and beyond.” NYSIF describes itself as New York’s largest workers’-compensation carrier. It made
Broome Leadership Institute graduates 19 in Class of 2022
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — On Thursday, March 24, 19 area businesspeople graduated as members of the Broome Leadership Institute (BLI) Class of 2022 at a dinner and ceremony, at the Riverdale Banquet Hall in Endwell. The BLI Class of 2022 represents the 35th graduating class of the program. BLI is a six-month community leadership program, sponsored
New Syracuse women’s basketball head coach starts her new role
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Felisha Legette-Jack has started her work in leading the Syracuse University women’s basketball program. Syracuse on March 28 introduced Legette-Jack, 55, as the team’s 7th head coach during a news conference held at the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center. She’ll be coaching a team that now plays its games in the Carrier
Matthew House in Auburn adds Santillo to board of directors
AUBURN, N.Y. — Matthew House — an Auburn nonprofit that operates a two-bed comfort-care home for terminally ill people in their final days of life — announced it recently added Judy Santillo to its board of directors. She was inducted in early March for a two-year term, according to a March 10 news release from
Phelps to retire from Oswego Industries board of directors after 45 years
FULTON, N.Y. — Bruce Phelps, owner of Fulton Tool, has served on the Oswego Industries board of directors for 45 years and recently announced his intent to retire at the end of his current term. Phelps was one of the founding members of the Oswego Industries board and has seen the agency evolve in many
Planned center focused on growing STEM workforce
ROME, N.Y. — Imagine a place where you don’t just see art on display or historical information on display, but rather a place where you can interact with or even become part of the display. While it might sound fanciful, the technology exists, and the Project Fibonacci Foundation hopes to showcase it as part of
Former Syracuse manufacturing site endorsed for Registers of Historic Places
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced March 10 that the state Board for Historic Preservation has recommended adding 21 properties to the State and National Registers of Historic Places, including former facilities involved in early automobile manufacturing and sales in Buffalo and Syracuse. The Syracuse site the board recommended was the H.A. Moyer Factory
Launch NY makes improvements to investor network program
“The advancements we’ve made with Investor Network 2.0 demonstrate continued commitment to and growth in the capabilities of our #InvestLocal community,” said Marnie LaVigne, president and CEO of Launch NY, said. “York IE recently ranked Buffalo as the 5th biggest U.S. startup city by funding and Launch NY’s #InvestLocal programs — including the Investor Network,
Finger Lakes Land Trust announces $20 million fundraising campaign, with 90 percent raised
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) on Thursday announced, “Finger Lakes Forever,” a $20 million capital campaign to protect lands and waters
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