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Greater Binghamton has a role to play in upstate’s high-tech surge
The advanced-manufacturing boom along the New York State Thruway corridor continues to be the lead story of upstate’s economic resurgence — with good reason. Micron Technology, Inc.’s highly anticipated plan to break ground on its massive $100 billion memory manufacturing facility north of Syracuse later this year is an important milestone that will be a […]
Broome County IDA highlights 2024 economic growth, list of projects
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Economic development surged across Broome County in 2024, with $174 million in private investment driving new projects and job growth, according to the 2024 Annual Report issued in mid-April by The Agency (Broome County IDA/LDC). Those private investment dollars, supported by the IDA, will generate more than 1,000 jobs and $30 million
Stellar Human opens new downtown Binghamton store
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — La Rue Simmons has turned a passion for thrifting and an eye for vintage apparel into a growing small business that recently moved into a new downtown Binghamton location. Stellar Human is a vintage-focused store that is focused on bringing fashion to people while also promoting connections. “Our main mission is to
Sweetays makes life sweeter one cake at a time
JOHNSON CITY — Chantay Skrine didn’t know when she was a young girl cooking with her grandmothers that those moments would shape who she would become. Over the years, she’s worked in other fields including retail but always came back to cooking. “I’ve been cooking since I was 16,” Skrine says. Eventually, her love of
Early Owego Antique Center co-founder dies at age 68
OWEGO — Early Owego Antique Center co-founder and longtime Binghamton University employee Cornelia Dana Mead died on April 12, at the age of 68, after a six-year battle with ovarian cancer, the multi-dealer antique store announced. Mead provided leadership and financial expertise at Early Owego Antique Center since 2013. She was also the co-founder, co-owner,
Cleantech Strategy seen as a blueprint for Southern Tier
It’s viewed as a “blueprint” for how the Southern Tier can “cement its role” in upstate New York’s clean-energy and high-tech future. Southern Tier regional economic-development leaders on April 29 announced the release of the New York Southern Tier Cleantech Strategy. The report highlights key industries the region can attract business growth by pairing existing
Launch NY invests in Binghamton graduate’s startup Bridge Green Upcycle
BINGHAMTON — Launch NY says it is investing in Bridge Green Upcycle, a Binghamton–based clean-energy startup, after identifying the firm as a “high-promise and high-impact company.” Launch NY invested from its Nonprofit Seed Fund and for-profit LP Fund II, per its March 12 announcement. “We’re thrilled that Launch NY, including our Emerging Cleantech Opportunity (ECO)
Krockathon Reboot is set for late July at the State Fairgrounds
GEDDES, N.Y. — Local rock festival Krockathon Reboot will return to Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds on July 26. The Sweet Grass
MACNY’s 112th Celebration of Manufacturing dinner recognizes leaders, longevity
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — It was a night of remarks, multimedia tributes, and award presentations as MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, hosted its 112th annual Celebration of
CenterState CEO appoints Fournier as new board chair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO, the region’s largest economic development and business leadership organization, has announced that its board of directors has elected KeyBank Central New York Market President Stephen Fournier as the organization’s new board chair. Fournier succeeds David Schneckenburger, president and CEO of Thompson & Johnson Equipment Co., Inc., who served as board
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