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Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse tech hub going after phase-2 funding
The tech hub involving the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region is now pursuing phase-two implementation funding that could total as much as $54 million. The tech hub is officially known as the NY SMART I-Corridor, which is short for New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor Consortium. The NY SMART I-Corridor Consortium tech hub spans across […]
CNY Community Foundation launches nonprofit bridge-loan program
SYRACUSE — The Central New York Community Foundation recently introduced a new nonprofit bridge-loan program that it says will help not-for-profits continue essential community services while waiting to receive approved grant funding. The foundation’s local impact investing program closed on a $500,000 deposit to Cooperative Federal (Coop Fed) to launch the bridge-loan program. Coop Fed
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VIP Structures honored for work on J.W. Didado Electric building
SYRACUSE — Design-build firm VIP Structures received the 2023 Varco Pruden Hall of Fame award for its role as both architect and builder of the J.W. Didado Electric New York operations headquarters in Clay. The award recognizes the firm’s innovative approach in the September 2023 completion of the 24,000-square-foot, pre-engineered metal building, VIP announced in
Liberty Resources to develop supportive housing in Onondaga, Cortland counties
DeWITT — Liberty Resources will use $1.2 million in state-grant funding for the development of housing programs in Onondaga and Cortland counties. The organization calls the grant funding a “major stride towards addressing housing challenges for vulnerable communities,” according to its Feb. 29 announcement. Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) awarded the money. Liberty Resources
Multi-family housing developer Conifer Realty appoints CFO
ROCHESTER — Conifer Realty, LLC, a developer of affordable multi-family housing, recently announced the appointment of Robert (Rob) Corredine as its new chief financial officer (CFO). In this expanded role, he will oversee finance, accounting, asset management, portfolio management and capital markets for the Rochester–based company that constructs, owns, and manages multifamily apartment communities across
Tioga County Land Bank announces election of 2024 officers
OWEGO — The Tioga County Property Development Corporation (TCPDC) recently announced that at its January 2024 annual meeting, its board of directors made the following appointments to its executive committee: • Ralph Kelsey — Chair. He is a board member for Tioga State Bank. Kelsey also currently serves on the following boards: Tioga County Senior Citizens
VIEWPOINT: 5 Ways a Community Bank Can Lend a Hand to a Small Business
As one of the largest investments people can make in their financial lifetime, operating a small business can be equal parts exhilarating and daunting. Fortunately, there are resources available to help small-business owners navigate the process of securing financial support. In fact, once you start looking for these resources, you’ll find that they are almost

Developers announce more than $1 billion plan to redevelop Great Northern Mall property
CLAY, N.Y. — The Hart Lyman Companies and Conifer Realty, LLC on Thursday revealed the next step in their plans to “radically redevelop, rename, and redefine” the Great Northern Mall property in the town of Clay. The project is described as a “more than a $1 billion investment,” per the announcement. Hart Lyman and Conifer

Public meeting set for March 19 in Clay to discuss environmental impact of Micron project
CLAY, N.Y. — The Buffalo district of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will host a public meeting to gather comments on Micron Technology’s (NASDAQ: MU) proposed plan to build a semiconductor-manufacturing campus at the White Pine Commerce Park in the town of Clay. The session is set for March 19 from 7-9 p.m.
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