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NYISO appoints two energy industry veterans to board of directors
RENSSELAER — The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), the nonprofit that operates New York state’s power grid, recently announced it has named Steve Doyon and Heather Rivard to its board of directors. Doyon, a New Yorker, joined the board, effective April 15. He has 39 years of experience in the energy sector serving most […]
CenterState CEO unveils new name for the expanded Tech Garden
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO’s downtown Syracuse business incubator — which has been known as the Tech Garden — now has a new name. The
Demolition begins at OCRRA’s Ley Creek Transfer Station in Salina
SALINA, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) says crews are starting work on the demolition of the Ley Creek Transfer Station in
Presidential finalists set campus visits at Herkimer College
HERKIMER, N.Y. — The Herkimer College Board of Trustees will host five final presidential candidates for campus visits on May 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7, the college announced. Albert Lewis Jr., chief of staff/executive VP of Northwest State Community College in Archbold, Ohio, will visit the Herkimer campus on May 1. Jonathan Ashdown, executive
Broome County attracted more than $174 million in new private investment in 2024
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County saw more than $174 million in new private investment supported by the Broome County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) in 2024,
St. John Fisher University offers minor in entrepreneurship and innovation
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — St. John Fisher University says it’s offering a new minor in entrepreneurship and innovation that can help students build the business skills and knowledge to launch a startup venture. The minor is open to students of all majors. The course work involved seeks to help develop an understanding of entrepreneurship principles; small-business
6 Acres Farm Brewery formally opens taproom, events center in Mexico
MEXICO, N.Y. — 6 Acres Farm Brewery has formally opened its taproom and event space at 393 Fort Leazier Road in the town of Mexico
Shared commercial kitchen opens in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Shared Kitchen Ithaca, a new 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has opened its commercial kitchen space and is welcoming new members. The nearly 4,000-square-foot kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art food-production equipment, according to an announcement from the organization. “The Ithaca region has long been deficient in the facilities needed for entrepreneurs to manufacture their
Nascentia Neighborhood Capital Campaign receives $4 million gift from foundation
ROME, N.Y. — Nascentia Health and the Nascentia Neighborhood Capital Campaign Strategy Committee announced the launch of the public phase of the Nascentia Neighborhood Capital
Town of Oneonta certified as Climate Smart Community by state DEC
ONEONTA, N.Y. — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced nine communities, including the Town of Oneonta in Otsego
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