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New Energy New York’s Battery Week is set for Oct. 13-17
VESTAL, N.Y. — New Energy New York (NENY) is preparing to host this year’s Battery Week from Oct. 13-17, with events taking place in various locations throughout the Binghamton area. NENY is a coalition of educational institutions, industry, and community and government organizations, led by Binghamton University, dedicated to boosting upstate New York’s battery and […]
WISE Women’s Business Center to host annual Economic Impact Forum on Oct. 14
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The WISE Women’s Business Center will host its annual Economic Impact Forum on Oct. 14 at Syracuse University (SU). The event, titled: “Economic Impact Forum: Honoring 20 Years, Shaping Tomorrow for CNY Women Entrepreneurs,” will be held from 8-10:30 a.m. at SU’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management in Flaum Hall. The
SUNY Poly expands ACE program, launches new student-advisory model
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) on Monday announced the expansion of the Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) program and the launch of
Syracuse University appoints senior VP for business development
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) has announced the appointment of Dan Dillon as senior VP for business development. In this role, Dillon will lead efforts to expand SU’s business-development portfolio, with an emphasis on growing Syracuse University Global and the university’s online and post-traditional education offerings. He will report directly to SU Chancellor Kent
First phase of Rome Family YMCA’s renovation project is almost complete
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Family YMCA is “making significant strides” with the renovation of its W. Bloomfield Street facility, transitioning from plans for new construction to an “ambitious” remodeling effort. With the first phase approaching completion, the work conducted so far has included a brand-new Spin Studio with modern lighting, sound, and air conditioning, along
VIEWPOINT: Celebrating downtown Syracuse & looking ahead to exciting future
Downtown Syracuse is a lively and dynamic community. It’s a place where people live, work, and play, at it’s always changing and growing. The revitalization of downtown Syracuse reflects the collaborative efforts of community partners, residents, business owners, and investors, all driven by a shared vision for our city center. This vibrant social hub serves
Soul Society serves up refreshments with style
SYRACUSE — Salon owner Michaela Kawryga recognized a need for a convenient place downtown for her and her stylists to get quick, nutritious refreshments, so she started a second business to do just that. In 2022, Kawryga opened Soul Society, a juice bar and raw café, in a space at 230 West Genesee St., adjoining
INSPYRE Innovation Hub now open for startups, innovators, events
It’s the former Tech Garden SYRACUSE — After more than two years of work, the INSPYRE Innovation Hub (the former Tech Garden) is now home to the finalists in the Genius NY business accelerator and other tenants, and plans to hold events to welcome other entrepreneurs. Officials were scheduled to formally open the expanded venue
Developer hopes to start demolition work for Onondaga Hotel later this year
SYRACUSE — The Onondaga Hotel project is on track for a tentative parking-garage demolition in late 2025, with a 24-month time frame from the groundbreaking to the opening of the facility. That’s according to an Aug. 26 email from the City of Syracuse to CNYBJ. The developer, Sun Development & Management Corporation, plans to demolish
Bicentennial gala in Clinton Square to mark 200 years of Erie Canal and Syracuse
SYRACUSE — The Onondaga Historical Association (OHA) and the Erie Canal Museum will co-host the “Our Glorious Workplaces: Bicentennial Gala,” presented by Feldmeier Equipment on Oct. 17 from 5:30-10 p.m. in Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse. The gala commemorates two historic milestones in Central New York: the bicentennial of the Erie Canal and the 200th
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