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Teams compete in HUSTLE Defense Accelerator at Innovare Advancement Center
ROME — Five teams are competing for investment funding in the inaugural HUSTLE Defense Accelerator at the Innovare Advancement Center in Rome, part of the Griffiss Institute. HUSTLE stands for Helping Upstate Science and Technology Leaders and Entrepreneurs. The HUSTLE Defense Accelerator is described as an “elite and immersive” accelerator for seed-stage tech startups pushing […]
Greater Utica Chamber launches What’s Upstate initiative
UTICA — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce recently launched a new website to inform future, new, and current residents about all the attractions, activities, and amenities that the Mohawk Valley region has to offer. The chamber’s What’s Upstate initiative uses a comprehensive website (www.whatsupstateny.com) that highlights Oneida and Herkimer counties. “It’s really about showcasing
Harbor Point project in Utica moves forward
UTICA — After years of delay, things are progressing again with the City of Utica’s plan to turn its waterfront area into a destination for residents and tourists, alike. On June 16, the city announced it formally took ownership of the 1933 building from the New York State Canal Corporation, which is a major step
MVCC Center for Leadership Excellence graduates 2022 classes
UTICA — The Center for Leadership Excellence at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) recently celebrated the 2022 graduates of its leadership-development programs, including Leadership Mohawk Valley (LMV), Neighborhoods Rising, Supervisors Institute, and Leadership Academy. The Center for Leadership Excellence says it “connects and inspires leaders from across the Mohawk Valley to think and lead in
BOOMERANG STORY: Mohawk Valley native rediscovers the region’s assets
UTICA — Growing up in the Mohawk Valley, Sean Farrell knew there were lots of wonderful things to offer, but it took years of living elsewhere for him to realize his home region was truly where he wanted to be. After graduating from Whitesboro High School in 1987 and Utica University in 1992 (then called
First Woodhaven homes listed for sale in Rome
ROME — The first of 250 new homes where military housing once stood hit the market in Rome recently. Bonacio Construction, Inc. of Saratoga Springs just wrapped up work on the first seven homes of the 250 planned for its Woodhaven housing development on Park Drive in Rome. And Julie & Co. Realty, LLC, also
Innovare’s quantum workshop nurtured connectivity
ROME — The Innovare Advancement Center at Griffiss Business and Technology Park recently hosted the fourth annual Quantum Information Science Workshop (Q4I), an initiative to foster connectivity between government, academic, and industry collaborators in the field of quantum innovation. The event took place over three days — July 12-14. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
Skydome indoor drone-testing facility to transform Rome UAS test site
ROME — As they took flight at the end of the ceremony, two drones stretched out a ribbon that officials would cut to formally open the $13 million Skydome at Griffiss International Airport in Rome. Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr. and Hope Knight, president, CEO, and commissioner of Empire State Development, handled the ribbon
Tech Barn to serve as gateway to Marcy Nanocenter campus
MARCY — Planning is moving forward on the Tech Barn mixed-use project that will serve as the entrance point to the Marcy SUNY Parkway corridor and set the tone for the Marcy Nanocenter campus beyond it. Park Grove Realty LLC of Rochester landed the developer’s contract for the project late last year and has been
NBT provides financing for transformative Mohawk Valley projects
UTICA — NBT Bank officials say they are pumped about the economic and development transformation taking place in the Mohawk Valley and their role in helping to procure financing for some of the projects. “It’s a great story what’s going on in the Mohawk Valley,” John H. Watt, Jr., president and CEO of parent company
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