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Empire State Development launches $4 million grant program for business food-waste recycling
Empire State Development (ESD) has started a $4 million grant program aimed at reducing food waste from large-scale businesses across New York State. The Business

First Source Federal Credit Union names chief financial/chief risk officer
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — First Source Federal Credit Union has recently appointed Pamela Goodison as chief financial/chief risk officer. Goodison joined First Source in 2019 as chief financial officer and previously served on the credit union’s board of directors for five years. She oversees all finance and accounting activities, the credit union’s compliance program, enterprise

Application window now open for 7th round of Grow-NY agribusiness competition
ITHACA, N.Y. — Empire State Development (ESD) says it’s now accepting applications for the 7th round of the Grow-NY food, beverage and agriculture business competition.

Clarkson University seeks design proposals for science, engineering complex project
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Clarkson University says it is seeking proposals for a concept design for the upcoming Clarkson Engineering and Applied Sciences Educational Complex. The university, located in Potsdam, is asking architectural and engineering firms to team with construction managers and design builders to provide proposals. The effort seeks to expand and renovate its engineering

Commerce Chenango launches workforce-development initiatives
NORWICH, N.Y. — Commerce Chenango, which serves as the chamber of commerce, tourism, and economic development entity for Chenango County, is working on a number of initiatives designed to encourage growth in the county with a focus on the visitor economy, workforce development, leadership, and more. With Chenango County serving as home base to a

Oneida Health Hospital joins Upstate University Hospital’s telestroke network
ONEIDA, N.Y. — Oneida Health Hospital in Oneida has joined the telestroke network at Upstate University Hospital’s comprehensive stroke center in Syracuse. Through its telestroke

Cornell University, Yates County firm win funding in NYS Microelectronics Innovation Challenge
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University and a company operating in Yates County are among the recipients of funding in the New York State Microelectronics Innovation

SUNY Oswego President Nwosu named to CNY Regional Economic Development Council
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul has named SUNY Oswego President Peter Nwosu to the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council. As a member of the Council, Nwosu will collaborate with a group of business leaders, community stakeholders, educators, and policymakers to shape the region’s economic future. The appointment recognizes the “vital economic role”

Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded record amount last year
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded more than $15.7 million in grants, scholarships, and emergency relief funds in 2024,

Turning Stone Enterprises plans hiring events for seasonal jobs
VERONA, N.Y. — Turning Stone Enterprises announced it will host three hiring events in March to fill hundreds of seasonal positions at its golf courses,
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